JSa + arquitectura 911sc: spanish cultural center
an extension to the existing spanish cultural center in mexico maintains a contemporary identity in a historic district, facilitating a flexible use of spaces for many events.
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‘spanish cultural center’ by JSª + arquitectura 911sc, mexico city, mexico image © rafael gamo
mexican firms JSª and arquitectura 911sc have recently extended the existing ‘spanish cultural center’ in mexico city to house a wider range of artistic events and exhibits, while linking diverse zones of the city with a strong public presence. the spaces are designed with a longer floor-to-ceiling height and a column-less floor plan to facilitate plays, shows, children’s activities, theaters, shops, conference rooms and seminars. proportions are informed by the neighboring historic buildings to maintain the vernacular while the use of exposed concrete and corten steel panels mimic the local color palette and conserve the added contemporary language.
rooftop terrace image © moritz bernoully
a variety of structural systems were implemented throughout the project to include and define an eclectic range of functions. a variety of treatments are used with the concrete for differing elements, polished for the floors, rough plasters and smooth finishes with exposed ties for interior and exterior partitions. white metal beams create columns and large box trusses that make up part of the skeleton of the construct, contrasted with the warm rich tones of the wooden doors. glass panes of varying transparencies create visual layers through windows and floor planes.
upper level image © moritz bernoully
outdoor patio image © rafael gamo
image © rafael gamo
view to historical context image © rafael gamo
entrance space image © rafael gamo
interior hallway images © rafael gamo
exhibition space image © rafael gamo
exhibitions image © moritz bernoully
theater image © moritz bernoully
space x image © rafael gamo
space x image © rafael gamo
concrete facade on upper level image © rafael gamo
exterior steel and concrete facade images © rafael gamo
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