In 2013, when Quito, Ecuador, closed the international airport that sat directly adjacent to its city center, an opportunity opened in the sky. Developers, long hindered by height regulations ...

Dominating the skyline of Quito, particularly its south side, is the stratospheric peak of El Panecillo. This prominent, loaf-shaped volcanic hill serves as a natural watchtower over the city.

The developer has completed more than 200 projects in Quito and the fruits of its labours are now transforming the city skyline. Founded by architect Tommy Schwarzkopf in 1973, the developer ...

At the time, the city felt quiet ... Perhaps the surest indicator of Quito’s current trajectory is the skyline, which has been marching straight upward in recent years, with no signs of slowing.

Part of local developer Uribe Schwarzkopf’s plan to reshape Quito’s skyline by enlisting the help of global architects ... but has been kept tantalisingly under wraps for four years as the city ...

At the moment, Quito suffers from a pedestrian-unfriendly ... Tommy Schwarzkopf summed it up in a statement: “A new skyline for the city is being created and a new type of citizen is emerging.” ...

Quito's transformation is not limited to its transport system. The city is also witnessing a renaissance in contemporary architecture and hospitality. The skyline has been reshaped by new ...

Though often used as an entry point for the Galapagos, Quito is a pretty amazing city in its own right. Frankly, even if your ultimate destination isn’t the Galapagos, I’d recommend staying at ...

With IQON, the vertiginous growth of Quito’s built skyline has reached a new milestone. The project marks the completion of the first of a pair of towers in the city by Bjarke Ingels’ architecture ...

It’s hard not to feel a little sorry for the Ecuadorian capital of Quito. Often viewed by travelers as an inconvenient layover en route to the Galapagos Islands, the city is an underappreciated ...

Plomp) Quito’s urban development has been rapid over the past two decades. The city’s airport moved away from its center while capital moved in, informal settlements have grown, and ...