el papalote museo del niño iztapalapa proposal by SAC & EA-MX

el papalote museo del niño iztapalapa proposal by SAC & EA-MX
all images courtesy of studio de arquitectura y ciudad

mexican architecture firms studio de arquitectura y ciudad and EA-MX were selected as finalists for their proposal for ‘el papalote museo del niño iztapalapa’. made as a response to a national architectural competition, the concept addresses various geographical and social conditions of iztapalapa; one of the country’s most dense urban neighborhoods.

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the studios’ proposal includes a museum and plaza, both of which are intended to serve as places for family outings and community affairs. other then the basic program, SAC and EA-MX left all responsibility to the local community. those people who are active within the neighborhood and city are most likely to use the space, and therefore will adapt it to fit their own needs. ‘el papalote museo del niño iztapalapa’ will serve dually as a symbol for the community, and of the community. 

museum corridors

private garden 

museum interior 

urban context  

site  

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edited by: nick brink | designboom