Javier Sordo Madaleno awarded Cemex Lorenzo H. Zambrano Lifetime Achievement Award

Mexican architect Javier Sordo Madaleno, president of SOMA Group, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Cemex Lorenzo H. Zambrano Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognizes engineers and architects whose work has significantly contributed to the construction industry and social progress.

Sordo Madaleno is recognized for his role in transforming Mexico's urban landscape through innovative projects and a vision centered on community development. His portfolio includes notable works such as ARTZ Pedregal, Expansión Antara, SOMA HQ, and El Palacio de los Palacios Polanco. His professional career spans over four decades, during which he has promoted urban models integrating mixed uses and densification.

The award ceremony is scheduled for November 12 in Mexico City, coinciding with the 35th anniversary of the Cemex Obras Prize. This marks the first biennial edition of the lifetime achievement award and aligns with Cemex's 120th anniversary.