large library & ‘agora’ gathering space organize law firm office interior by esrawe in mexico

esrawe studio has completed the interior for a well-known law firm building in mexico city, developing around a distinct library structure. designed by recognized architect teodoro gonzalez de león, the office establishment is LEED certified and enjoys one of the most mesmerizing views in the city, opening towards the volcanic skyline.

main access, agora
all images by césar béjar

the law firm proudly possesses one of the largest relevant book collections in the country. therefore, esrawe studio has realized a unique library structure which serves not only as a book container or a display window, but also as a metaphorical representation of the firm’s tradition and spirit. this library holds the main staircase and integrates the two levels through an agora, becoming also the main distributor for meeting rooms, offices, and workstations.  

main access, agora

the headquarters accommodates up to 300 employees and is set in two levels, summing up a total of 5000 sqm. the program allocates a central ‘agora’ space that gathers the whole team for events, announcements, lectures, and conferences. the project is solved through clusters or neighborhoods of different specialization teams that are composed by associates’ cubicles and working stations. between the clusters, esrawe studio has integrated different configurations of lounge areas for informal meetings, gathering points, and breaks that promote interaction, community, and a sense of belonging.

gathering point and reading area

in order to ensure natural light and views to all employees, the design proposes an arrangement of glass boxes in the associates’ offices at the facade, that creates transparency on one side of the building. on the other side, a couple of terraces are generated that integrate with a lush green landscape designed by taller entorno. the terrace includes a coffee shop and a lounge area accompanied by the garden. 

the library

agora view from the upper level

reading area surrounding the agora’s opening on the upper level

gathering point and front desk

workstation

workstation area – the council hall view is revealed behind the desks

meeting rooms

meeting rooms

terrace

project info:

name: corporate c

architecture office: esrawe studio

creative direction: héctor esrawe

project leader: jan müller

interior design team: javier garcía-rivera, manuel rodríguez, antonio chávez, ricardo ramírez

furniture design team: eduardo álvarez, roberto gonzález, cristina heredia

technical development: gensler

renders: gael félix, yair ugarte

external advisors/landscaping: entorno taller de paisaje

lighting design: evoke architectural lighting design

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