# Radiating Museum Redesigns Rojkind Arquitectos Puts a Fresh Face on Mexico's National Archives By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rojkind-arquitectos References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/11/03/palacio-de-lecumberri-by-rojkind-arquitectos/) & [rojkindarquitectos](http://www.rojkindarquitectos.com/) Mexico may become one of my top travel destinations if Rojkind Arquitectos' redesign for the Mexican National Archive is ever implemented. Rojkind Arquitectos put a [modern spin on the museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-for-architecture), which used to house one of Mexico's most notorious prisons. What I like most about Rojkind Arquitectos' design is that the prison elements of the archives are incorporated into its creation. Brick prison walls mesh seamlessly with the modern walkways as an old watchtower is converted into a grassy knoll. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Prison Museum Redesign:** The integration of old prison elements into modern museum design is an opportunity to create immersive and educational experiences. - **Cultural Site Revamping:** Updating and redesigning historic landmarks or cultural sites could attract new audiences and revitalize local communities. - **Heritage Architecture Innovation:** Preserving the heritage architecture while embracing modern and sustainable design can create a unique and memorable experience for tourists and locals alike. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Incorporating historical elements into modern designs can create new opportunities for architects to reimagine and repurpose cultural sites and landmarks. - **Tourism:** Redesigning cultural sites and landmarks can bring new life to a city or region and attract more visitors through unique and innovative experiences. - **Historical Preservation:** Preserving and repurposing buildings of historical significance can offer new opportunities to revitalize communities while preserving their heritage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multicultural Bright Historic Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fenix-museum-of-migration.md) - [Contemporary Modernist Mexican Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-cetto.md) - [Tonal Brick-Designed Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-de-los-reyes.md) - [Illuminated Cave-Like Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/javier-senosiain-arquitectos.md) - [Arched Concrete Community Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centro-de-colaboracin-arquitectnica.md) - [Rustic Ruin-Inspired Aquariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sea-of-cortez-research-center.md) - [History-Rooted Urban Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-sofia.md) - [High-Tech Center Renovation Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centre-pompidou.md) - [Diplomatic Shaded Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/us-consulate-general.md)