Each of Jose s projects acknowledges precedent yet contains a fresh recognition of what is known and what has yet to be discovered. The basic formula in the work is a combination of clarity, rigor and profound awareness of the the importance of detail. The aesthetic value is rooted in tectonics and craft. Details are used in many ways, to ensure the geometrical integration of a plan, to express a material s inherent nature, or to exalt the dialogue between solid and void. Equally important is the integration of systems and other practical requirements often considered as architectural nuisances or simply forgotten in the tectonic fabric of a building and therefore its aesthetic.
Details rely on craft and precision rather than style to create the essence of the architecture.
His interests varied from physics and mathematics to philosophy and architecture, spending nearly nine years in academia in various institutions in South America, Europe and the United States. The influence of this experience is evident in the geometry, composition and precision of detail that characterizes his work. Mr. Palacios has designed or contributed to the design of a remarkable number of constructed projects in his 12 years as an architect. During this time he has also had the opportunity to work on intriguing theoretical and major urban projects. One of these, the Alameda Corridor, will connect the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles to rail transfer hubs near downtown Los Angeles.