Jorge Silvetti was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he received his diploma in architecture from the University of Buenos Aires. He continued studies at the University of California, Berkeley, receiving his Master of Architecture degree and pursuing post graduate work in the area of architectural theory and criticism. Jorge formed a practice with Rodolfo Machado in 1974, formally incorporating in 1985. Learn more about Jorge Silvetti’s work and role at Machado Silvetti here.

The Menokin Foundation aspires to approach the conservation and interpretation of the 18th century historical Georgian mansion in a truly innovative and revolutionary way. Their philosophy is to stabilize and exhibit the historic fabric that remains, while giving the public a unique understanding of the irreplaceable portions of the artifact, and by representing them with a completely different material; glass. Read about the full scale of the project here.

Machado Silvetti’s Menokin Glass House Project was reviewed in the Wall Street Journal by architectural critic Michael Lewis, who describes the project as, “the most fiercely ambitious historic restoration project in America today.” Read the full article here.

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