construction of the 'ruta del peregrino' by HHF architects
all images courtesy HHF architects


construction is progressing on the 'ruta del peregrino' lookout point in the state of jalisco near
guadalajara, mexico. during holy week about 2 million people walk along the pilgrimage path.

designed by swiss firm HHF architects the platform is built out of cast concrete. its round shape
was developed as a formal anticipation of the people's movement throughout the space.
the asymmetric arched openings provide access to an open hall which is covered by the
platform above.

in 2008 the municipalities wanted to provide pilgrims with permanent service areas
and invited a team of international architects to design various parts such as shelters
and lookout points.



the inner walls


the inner walls are a shifted repetition of the primary facade in four tangential circles between
which the two staircases define a route up to the platform and back down. the only exception
to the curved shape is a brick wall with a cross-shaped opening in the most protected part
of the building serving as an intimate room for resting and prayer.



the path from a distance



the lookout point from a distance



section view



artistic rendering of site plan