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MAS Context Fall Talks 2017

Fundraising for Mexico and Puerto Rico

October 6-October 7, 2017

MAS Context organized two events to raise funds for the relief efforts in Mexico and Puerto Rico. The events were organized in collaboration with architect Michel Rojkind, Hopewell Brewing Co., and Land and Sea Dept.

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In the last few weeks, Mexico and Puerto Rico have suffered major natural disasters. On September 19, on the 32nd anniversary of the devastating 1985 earthquake, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake killed 325 people in Mexico (as of September 25) and injured thousands more. Meanwhile, a few days after suffering the effects of Hurricane Irma, Puerto Rico was directly hit by Hurricane Maria, leaving the entire island without power and communications. On top of that, the Guajataca Dam has also suffered a critical infrastructure failure that could directly affect 70,000 people.

To help raise funds, MAS Context collaborated with Mexican architect Michel Rojkind, Hopewell Brewing Co., and Land and Sea Dept. Michel, who has been aiding in the recovery efforts in Mexico City shared a firsthand experience of the situation. With the proceeds from purchases during the weekend as well as private donations, sales of books by Rojkind Arquitectos, and produce donated by Sobremesa Supper Club, we were able to raise $3,286.26. The amount was donated to the two organizations below:

MEXICO
Diego Luna + Gael García Bernal + Ambulante
https://donate.omaze.com/mexico

PUERTO RICO
Puerto Rico Real-Time Recovery Fund
https://www.generosity.com/emergencies-fundraising/puerto-rico-real-time-recovery-fund

We are extremely thankful to Michel Rojkind, Hopewell Brewing Co., Land and Sea Dept. and their generous sponsors (Heaven Hill, Fever-Tree, Testa Produce, Just Ice, Maison Ferrand and Plantation), Sobremesa Supper Club, and all of you who attended and donated during the events.

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Fundraising at Hopewell Brewing Co., Chicago, 2017. © Iker Gil.

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Fundraising at Hopewell Brewing Co., Chicago, 2017. © Iker Gil.

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Fundraising at Chicago Athletic Association with Land and Sea Dept., Chicago, 2017. © Iker Gil.

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Michel Rojkind lecturing during the fundraising at Chicago Athletic Association with Land and Sea Dept., Chicago, 2017. © Iker Gil.

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Michel Rojkind lecturing during the fundraising at Chicago Athletic Association with Land and Sea Dept., Chicago, 2017. © Iker Gil.

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Michel Rojkind lecturing during the fundraising at Chicago Athletic Association with Land and Sea Dept., Chicago, 2017. © Iker Gil.

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Michel Rojkind lecturing during the fundraising at Chicago Athletic Association with Land and Sea Dept., Chicago, 2017. © Iker Gil.

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Michel Rojkind

Michel Rojkind is the founding partner of Rojkind Arquitectos, a Mexico City-based architecture firm practicing globally and focusing on design, business tactics and experiential innovation. His work explores architectural solutions, social and urban strategies that positively impact society and the environment. Using design thinking his firm cuts across strategic fields looking to maximize project potential while maintaining attainability. Together with his multinational team he works hand in hand with clients and collaboratively with experts in different fields to attain the necessary knowledge, gain value and establish method in service of the project and its areas of influence. Michel Rojking has lectured in many places around the world and has been a visiting professor at the University of Pennsylvania, SCI-Arc, IAAC Barcelona, Nottingham University, and in his native Mexico Universidad Iberoamericana, Universidad Anahuac, and UNAM.