Alberto Kalach (Mexico, 1960) is an acclaimed architect and founder of Taller de Arquitectura X (TAX). Educated at Universidad Iberoamericana and Cornell, his cultural legacy is defined by landmark civic projects, notably Mexico City’s Vasconcelos Library—celebrated as the largest in Latin America—and the award-winning Torre 41, a finalist for the prestigious MCHAP prize in Chicago. A profound contributor to architectural discourse, Kalach has taught and lectured globally at world-renowned institutions, including Harvard University, where he held the distinguished Elliot Noyes Chair, as well as Cornell, UNAM, and the Mendrisio Academy in Switzerland. His work has been featured in major international monographs, with over 100 articles and 7 books published, and showcased in premier cultural institutions worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).