Francisco Serrano - A preference for a single material, exposed concrete, for almost all of his work. He was recently awarded the Gold Medal in the Bienal of Mexico as author of the best work of 2001, as well as other honorable mentions (Universidad Iberoamericana, Acapulco office building).

Mark Guard Inc. - Drawing inspiration from the work of the early Modern Movement, Mark Guard Inc., believes that good design should do more than merely resolve the brief; it should inspire and enhance the spirit. The practice has won many awards, including the RIBA Award for Houses and Housing for a rooftop apartment in Paris, which was subsequently shortlisted for the Stirling Prize for Architecture. Recent work has included large-scale residential development schemes in London, as well as numerous private residential projects in the UK and Ireland and a series of fashion outlets in Mexico and the United States.

Stubbins Associates Inc. - believe that good design creates real, measurable value for clients. Committed to discovering innovative design solutions, we have unusually deep experience in a very broad range of projects, ranging from corporate, research & development and hospitality to higher education, civic and healthcare. Because we actively explore an array of architectural styles and building types, we create work that is perpetually fresh, always alert to unexpected insights. Stubbins is passionate about good design and stimulating to work with, using a process that embraces the wisdom of the client and capitalizes on important innovations in many fields, resulting in finished projects that work, at every level as high-performance machines, as engaging social spaces and as graceful, distinctive, inspiring additions to the landscape.

Toyo Ito - Toyo Ito is one of the world's most innovative and influential architects. Ito is known for creating extreme concept buildings, in which he seeks to fuse the physical and virtual worlds. He is a leading exponent of architecture that addresses issues of the contemporary 'simulated' city. He has served as guest professor at Columbia University and is an Honorary Professor at the University of North London. His work has won many prestigious awards.

Teodoro González de León - a professor emeritus of the National Architecture Academy, an honorary member of the American Institute of Architects, active member of the Academy of Arts, and a member of the International Architecture Academy. His work includes the following: Embassy of Mexico building in Brasilia, INFONAVIT building, El Colegio de México buildings, Rufino Tamayo Museum, National Pedagogy University buildings, Chichen-Itza Site Museum, Nafinsa Computer Center, Tabasco State Library, Villahermosa Government Administrative Center, Federal Justice Palace, Tajín Site Museum, Fondo de Cultura Económica building, National Music Conservatory building, Mexican Hall in the British Museum, Embassy of Mexico building in Belize, Arcos Bosques Corporate building. Remodeling of the National Auditorium and El Colegio Nacional buildings.