dellekamp schleich develops IESEC campus in mexico under the principles of arte povera

IESEC campus stands in the university zone of Saltillo in Mexico Architectural studio dellekamp schleich designs IESEC University's new campus in Mexico »

Dellekamp edited by christina vergopoulou February 2, 2023 3 min

IESEC campus stands in the university zone of Saltillo in Mexico

Architectural studio dellekamp schleich designs IESEC University‘s new campus in Mexico aiming for interaction between applied arts and technical learning. The campus, located within a university zone on two of Saltillo’s most important roads, follows the design strategy proposing a programmatic threshold that would connect the different scales of the city obtaining in a common spot. In search of the utopia of accessible knowledge, and given the budget limitations, the project acts in accordance with the principles of ‘arte povera’ implementing maximum use of resources. Thus, the architectural expression is governed by the structure, while the elements are reduced to a minimum, in order to conserve only what is fundamental. The construction is fabricated through the extensive use of reinforced concrete setting up an apparent slab and partition system.

dellekamp schleich develops IESEC campus in mexico under the principles of arte povera - 1 — the campus is located within a university zone on two of Saltillo’s most important roads | all images by César Bejar

campus construction applies raw low-maintenance materials

‘The aesthetics are a direct consequence of the raw, low-maintenance materials, creating a design language that echoes the simplicity and the passage of time’, shares the design team. Following a concept of a replicable system, as well as the approach of a series of stages, develops a set that enables the expansion of built units as more resources are obtained. The first phase consists of a T-shaped building that houses the main needs of administration, classrooms, and multiple spaces. The building is based on a reinforced concrete structure with an apparent slab and partition walls to achieve an austere architecture, allowing users to appropriate it. When the ensemble is completed, an agora will be delimited, to articulate the spaces between permanent and fleeting, as well as to form a meeting place for the students, where the different expressive languages of science and the arts converge.

dellekamp schleich develops IESEC campus in mexico under the principles of arte povera - 2 — reinforced concrete structure with an apparent slab and partition walls achieves an austere architecture

dellekamp schleich develops IESEC campus in mexico under the principles of arte povera - 3 — the project follows a concept of a replicable system, as well as an approach of a series of stages

dellekamp schleich develops IESEC campus in mexico under the principles of arte povera - 4 — patio

dellekamp schleich develops IESEC campus in mexico under the principles of arte povera - 5 — the architectural expression is governed by the structure

dellekamp schleich develops IESEC campus in mexico under the principles of arte povera - 6 — facade

dellekamp schleich develops IESEC campus in mexico under the principles of arte povera - 7 — interior

dellekamp schleich develops IESEC campus in mexico under the principles of arte povera - 8 — interior

dellekamp schleich develops IESEC campus in mexico under the principles of arte povera - 9 — stairs

project info:

name: IESEC University
designer: Dellekamp/Schleich | @dellekamp_arquitectos

team: Jachen Schleich, Samuele Xompero

photography: César Bejar | @cesarbejarstudio

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