Design and Architecture

Baja Funk: Cross-border design in Tijuana and San Diego

While the Trump administration warns of a so-called “caravan” of Central Americans trying to come north, there’s reverse flow as well. Tijuana has become a hotbed of design, and cross-border collaborations are increasing.

By Frances Anderton • May 8, 2018 • 1 min read

While the Trump administration warns of a so-called “caravan” of Central Americans trying to come north, there’s reverse flow as well. Tijuana has become a hotbed of design, and cross-border collaborations are increasing.

An advertisement for the bombo, a cushion sold by Casa Tamarindo, a binational design house based in San Diego and Tijuana. Photo Courtesy of Casa Tamarindo.

Frances Anderton
architecture critic and author
Avishay Artsy
Producer, DnA: Design and Architecture
Itamar Lilienthal
Founder and creative director of Casa Tamarindo, a binational design house based in San Diego and Tijuana
Alan Lilienthal
Musician in bilingual music group Tulengua
Illya Haro
Independent art curator, and co-curator of NERO48 Pop-Up Store

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Baja Funk: Cross-border design in Tijuana and San Diego

While the Trump administration warns of a so-called “caravan” of Central Americans trying to come north, there’s reverse flow as well. Tijuana has become a hotbed of design, and cross-border collaborations are increasing.

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Design and Architecture

Baja Funk: Cross-border design in Tijuana and San Diego

While the Trump administration warns of a so-called “caravan” of Central Americans trying to come north, there’s reverse flow as well. Tijuana has become a hotbed of design, and cross-border collaborations are increasing.

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