P O R T F O L I Tania Cecilia CortĂŠs Vargas
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02. San Cristoforo
01. Magazzini del Sale
PRESERVATION AND MUSEOGRAPHY
Curriculum Vitae
INDEX
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04. Cerro de la Campana
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05. Juรกrez Market
06. Centro Comunitario Juรกrez
PUBLIC BUILDINGS & COMMUNITARY PROJECTS
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03. Golasecca Promenade
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN DESIGN
TANIA CECILIA CORTÉS VARGAS curriculum vitae
taniaccv@gmail.com
+49 176 343 77 388
24/08/1993
NICE TO MEET YOU I am a Mexican Architecture student based in Stuttgart, Germany
EDUCATION
· Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
Bachelor of Science in Architecture GPA 93/100 Expected to graduate in May Currently holding a place in the highest 10% of the class Final Project: Two integrated projects (Juárez Market and Community Center) that consisted of an extense urban and social analysis, a creation of different architectural design variations, and studies regarding the use of concrete structures. Collaborated with CEMEX, the largest concrete company in Mexico. Professors in charge: Alejandro Rivadeneyra, Roberto Romero, Marcela González.
· Politecnico di Milano
Laurea in Scienze dell'Architettura Double-Degree Program Graduated in July 2015 GPA 109/110 Finished at the top 3% of the class Thesis: “History of Architecture of Mexico City: Four Case Studies”, a research that analyzed the influence of Italian Architecture on the Architecture of Mexico City through four variables Advisor: Prof. Maria Cristina Loi
AWARDS · Scholarship Awarded to High Academic Achievements · Academic Publication · Second Place, Special Group of Design
ACADEMIC WORKSHOPS Lisbon Open Room
Lisbon, Portugal October 2014 Workshop directed by João Luís Carrilho da Graça which consisted of designing a pavilion with a flexible space located next to the Church São Vicente de Fora where the urban connections and historical conditions of the site were crucial. The delivered project recieved a final grade of 28/30.
New Farms for EXPO: Tools for Urban Re-Activation
Milan, Italy June 2015 International Multi-disciplinary Workshop by New Generations, in collaboration with the embassy of the Netherlands. It focused on identifying tools and strategies for the reuse of abandoned buildings scattered across contemporary cities. The given grade was 30/30.
Cátedra Orange Monterrey, Mexico
August 2016 - December 2016 Workshop that focused on developing a mixed-use complex along with its financial project. The aim was to develop a real estate proposal with architectural, financial and marketing solutions which were presented to real investors, and other experts in the field. The final grade was 100/100 and the project was awarded as winner.
AND PUBLICATIONS Summer 2011 - present Awarded by ITESM at the beginning of my Bachelor studies “Slums: from human dignity to urban dignity” (2013) Magazine of Philosophy, Ethics and Culture. ITESM. September 2016 Portfolio competition for students enrolled in the last year in order to gain a place as an intern in an Architectural Studio abroad.
· Scholarship for Outstanding Student, Special Group of Design
December 2016 Scholarship awarded to finance my moving to Germany and complete my internship here.
· First Place, Cátedra Orange
December 2016 Awarded for real-estate project located in the South of Monterrey.
TANIA CECILIA CORTÉS VARGAS curriculum vitae
WORK · Stilo Magazine
Monterrey, Mexico Dec 2013- June 2014
EXPERIENCE Worked on the research for new content material and wrote a series of articles that were published in five different editions, and the magazine’s webpage. Also participated in the organization of events, interviews and media material.
· Oficio Taller de Arquitectura
240 hours intership that consisted on realising different architectural drawing materials for residential and commercial projects, exposition models for Exposición Regional, worked on interior design, and technological-constructive plans.
· Museo del Palazzo Ducale di Mantova
150 hours internship regarding investigation and analysis on architectural restoration, aided with measuring, historical and archival research related to problems of heritage and conservation. Additonally, informative material regarding the museum’s collection was ellaborated.
Monterrey, Mexico Summer 2014
Mantova, Italy March-May 2015
· Garza Camisay Arquitectos
200 hours internship focused on the development of a Master Plan in Monterrey called Concurso Tanque Obispado. Conceptual design, architectural drawings, and post rendering work were realised. Furthermore, collaboration on residential projects was done by drawing technological-constructive plans.
· Wittfoht Architekten Stuttgart, Germany
Six months internship gained by being awarded the second place at the Special Group of Design. The work has consisted on the development of materials for competitions in cities such as Pforzheim and Karlsruhe. Drawing, model-making, and efficient design have been the main responsabilities as an intern in the office
Monterrey, Mexico Summer 2016
January 2017 - Present
SOCIAL
· México Urbano
148 hours August - December 2012
·Vecinos del Río
60 hours August - December 2015
·MiP y MES Regionales
60 hours January - May 2016
LANGUAGES · Spanish · English · Italian · German
SERVICE
Language teacher in the South area of Monterrey to help regularize first graders (kids ages 6-7) Developed a programme oriented to kids in order to stimulate enjoyment of reading in kids ages 6-12. The programme was implemented in four stages and recieved positive reviews from the community. Developed a study of a small company in Monterrey based on several business tools in order to propose a business plan that will boost the company’s opportunities in the market.
SOFTWARE & SKILLS
Native speaker
Ps
Lumion
109 - TOEFL IBT
Ai
Hand drawings, scale models
C1 - Certificazione PLIDA
Id
Teamwork
A1 - AGI Zertifikat
ACad Revit
01. MAGAZZINI DEL SALE
Project type Architectural Preservation Interior design
Professors in charge Laura Balboni, Stefania Varvaro, Antonella Saissi
Site Mantua, Italy
Year 2015
Collaborators Nicolò Garonzi, David Becerra, Maribel Zambrano
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Magazzini del Sale is an existing building located in the historical center of Mantova. It consists of a great complex of 1700 sq meters, facing over Via Tazzoli and Accademia, composed essentially of three parts which result in different periods and compilate everything on our sight today (see Historical Maps below). The building has had different uses, such as salt storage, stables, and offices. These constant changes, along with other factors, have caused several decays and damages to the building. Statigraphic Analysis showed how the different architectural historical elements have been modified through the years. Today the building is closed and abandoned. Chronologicallly the following three figures are: a part of the surrounding wall that mark the ending from the ‘Civitas Vetus’ and the suburb and that cuts in two parts the same palace, the salt storage of Via Tazzoli inside of the old city perimeter and the stables located in Via Accademia outside of the perimeter. The arguments that support this thesis about the temporal stratigraphy meanly talk about some factors that can be observated during the first site inspections and archival research. The objective of the project is to preserve the architectural heritage of the building, and to reactivate its use as an Art Gallery; but to redesign the interior space with new materials. This premise follows the ideology of modern restoration, where contemporary interventions should be clear for the users, in order for the building to be easily understood by present and further generations. The intervention proposed is also highly respectful to the building, as few items are removed, and the new are placed without touching the most important elements (the marble columns and the roman wall). The design also celebrates the past by showing off the roman ruins as display elements with lighting design.
First floor Current state A
A’
Roman Elements (circa 472 AD) 1 - Arch ruins 2 - Roman masonry wall Renaissance Elements (1530) 3 - Groin Vaults 4 - Marble Columns Contemporary Elements (1970) 5 - Staircase 6 - Brick masonry walls
1 D
General Decays Diagnosis A - Erosion - Masonry B - Exfoliation - Masonry/Marble Damages C - > 5 mm cracks D - Structural-Strenghtening Fails
A
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5 3
6 C
4
2
B
Relief Section A-A’ Current state
PROPOSED FUNCTION ANALYSIS
Hygenic Services
Gallery’s Garden
Cafeteria
Appartments
Art Gallery (p. stables)
Vertical Circulation
Lobby
Art Gallery (p. Salt Storage)
Artist’s Workshop
Exposition Areas
Exploted relief of the stables Current state
Marble Column from the Stables
Roman Wall
Details of decays on the Stables
Existing Demolished New
THIRD FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR
FIRST FLOOR
Central view from the proposed Art Gallery previous Stables
Side view from the proposed Art Gallery previous Stables
Cross Section
Longitudinal Section
View from the Artist’s Workshop new space
Central view from the proposed Art Gallery for sculptures previous Salt Storage
View from the Artist’s Workshop second floor, facing the existing masonry Roman Wall
02. SAN CRISTOFORO
Project type Museography
Professors in charge Luca Basso Peressut
Site Mantua, Italy
Year 2014
Collaborators Maribel Zambrano
PROJECT DESCRIPTION The ex-Church of San Cristoforo is a historical building from 1415 located in the center of Mantova in Italy. The decline of this sacred space, and the resulting dispersion of its artistic heritage, began around the nineteenth century when the church was closed to worship. Today the building belongs to the State. The presented project aims to reactivate the use of this generous space, as it is located in the historical center and presents beautiful spacial conditions. The excersise consisted of the development of a museography concept regarding ten exposed objects. The presented exposition, Reconceptualizing the Light aims to explore the way artists have developed theories regarding light and color. The museographical mounting is oriented towards creating a free trail among’s the church’s spaces. Therefore there is not a preconcieved path, the user is free to wander through the exposition. However, his route is guided by different platforms that interact with the exposed objects. These platforms also have ramp access, in order to achieve aso universal accesbility. The museographical mounting consists of different modules that can be easily disassembled, and that do not interact directly with the historical building. Preservation of the architectural space was taken into account at all times. Exposed objects 1. J. Miró Triptych Bleu I, II, III, 1961. 2. L. Barragán Casa Gilardi, 1979. Arch. Model 3. G. Rietveld Red and Blue Chair, 1917. 4. C. Monet Series of the Saint-Lazare Station, 1877 5. A. Rodin The Three Shades, 1886.
6. Caravaggio The Seven Works of Mercy, 1607. 7. G. L. Bernini The Rape of Proserpina, 1622. 8. R. Kawakubo Comme des Garçons, 1969. 9. D. Flavin Monument to V. Tatlin I, 1966 10. I. Noguchi Akari Light Sculptures, 1960.
Exposition’s logo
Current floor plan of the building
Concept scheme The presented grid was the guide to the design of the platforms
Floor plan Object’s Exposition Layout
Triptych’s Exposition Module Longitudinal Section
Triptych’s Exposition Module Cross Section
Scultpure’s Ceilings The ceiling helps the user to have a determined space to visualize correctly the object. Otherwise, the sculpture would be lost, as the height of the church is too large.
Ceiling’s Constructive Detail
View of the Triptych’s Exposition Module
View of the exposition’s modules for I. Noguchi’s lamps
View of the exposition’s layout for G. Rietveld The layout aims to explore the conception of an industrialized object, a chair, as so it is presented reoeatedly in black and white. This repetition represents the industrial series that the “Di Stijl’s V Manifesto” explains.
Module for Monet’s paintings Elevation
Longitudinal Section Exposition’s layout
Cross Section
Longitudinal Section
Views of the different ceilings for sculptures
Cross Section Exposition’s layout
Central Exposition Space
03. GOLASECCA PROMENADE
Project type Landscape Urban design
Professors in charge Maria Maddalena Reggio
Site Golasecca, Italy
Year 2015
Collaborators Marco Consiglio
PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Golasecca Promenade is an urban design and landscape project located in Golasecca, Varese, Italy. The project aims to recover an abandoned area that was previously used for agriculture. The project was developed thinking on a new public space that can provide the user with an exploration of the agricultural landscapes; as areas for crops are mainly proposed. The designed space consists of a linear path that is covered by a curtain of gold barley with organic traces. This serves as a filter from the urban context, and as a transitional space. The main axis of the project is the promenade that creates a path through a market, and three different greenhouses. There are also green spaces for children and adults, as well as landscape projects exposed through the promenade that guide the user through the spaces. In the agricultural space, a crossed pier is provided so that the user can explore the area without damaging the crops. Site Analysis Relationship between the project area and the surrounding agricultural and green spaces.
1. Buildings Three greenhouses, Market
2. Parking Spaces
3. Green Areas
4. Elevated footpath
Market
5. Agricultural Areas
Main Greenhouse
Project’s Composition General Greenhouse Typology
South
West
Elevation
Elevation
Context Grass Asphalt Pavement Barley Crops for Path Regular Crops Cultivation Corn Crops Wheat Crops Simple Pavement Unpaved Surface Stone Pavement Location of Water Gardens Parking for cars Parking for bycicles Market Booths for services Main Greenhouse Greenhouse 1 Greenhouse 2 Ephimeral Service Structures Children’s Park Landart Works
View of the Barley Crops’ Path
View of the interior of the Main Greenhouse
View of the Path through the
Market
View of the Main Greenhouse
04. CERRO DE LA CAMPANA
Project type Landscape Urban design
Professors in charge Marcela Gonzรกlez Marcelo Nรกjera
Site Monterrey, Mexico
Year 2014
Collaborators Carolina Herrera, Melissa Mancera, Andrea Fernรกndez
PROJECT DESCRIPTION The master plan for the Cerro de la Campana neighborhood in Monterrey, Mexico explores the relationship between the urban context of slums and the river that crosses the area. The socio-economical background of the entire site includes different demographic sectors, but the largest and most important is probably the area related to the Cerro de la Camapana. The complexity of this project lies on the relationship with its social context. The slums in the cerro de la Campana host more than 100 families that do not have access to services such as drinking water and electricity. The proximity to the river is also related to many dreadful health conditions, as many diseases are originated from the polluted water.
Slums
There is also an important dislocated relationship between the city and the slums; as they represent one of the most neglected areas of the city. Mobility and spatial problems where analyzed and solved through a series of systems that articulate the public spaces shared with the slums and the surrounding areas. The master plan proposes four different spatial categories that incorporate to the Cerro de la Campana: Recreative Areas, Water Treatment Areas, Commercial Areas, Cultural Areas. Each category provides specific spatial solutions in order to regenerate the site.
Recreative Areas
Promenade parks Children’s Parl Empty Lots Pocket Squares
Water Treatment Areas
Water Channel Sinking Water Areas Rain Gardens
Commercial Areas
Connection to business areas Markets
Cultural Areas
Skateparks Artscapes Auditoriums
Relationship of the slums with the river
Conceptual Site Analysis
Soft Mobility Proposal Bikepath
Urban Interventions Poket Squares Linear Parks Children’s Parks
Relationship with the river Master Plan Concept
Analysis of the River’s Slope
Connection to existing commercial areas
The Masterplan consists of a series of interventions regarding the Green, Blue, Yellow and Red programs (parks, water treatment, cultural and commerce) as it was described previously. The system consists of a series of modules in multiples of 50 m that are articulated through them with a series of transitions (purple) that consist of infrastructure that connects the river with the context. Additionally, a bikepath, foothpath, and river pier are added along the river in order to create a linear path.
Multifunctional Spaces
FUNCTION ANALYSIS OF MASTER PLAN Green Areas Water Treatment Areas Recreative Areas Commercial Areas
School
Food Services for Children
Recreative/Cultural Site
Empty lots
A - A’ Transition Section Purple Area
D - D’
MASTER PLAN
E - E’
A - A’
C - C’
B - B’
F - F’
Detailed Masterplan
B - B’ Lineal Park Section Green Area
C - C’ Garza Sada Access Green Area
D - D’ Water Channel Water Treatment Area
E - E’ Commercial Bridge Red Area
F - F’ Garza Sada Bridge Green Area
05. JUÁREZ MARKET
Project type Mixed Use
Professors in charge Cátedra Blanca gen. XXV Alejandro Rivadeneyra Roberto Romero Marcela González
Site Monterrey, Mexico
Year 2015
Collaborators Carolina Herrera, Nelly Cantú
PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Juรกrez Market is an existing commercial building in the center of Monterrey, Mexico. The building presents a series of complicated situ- ations, such as poor lighting and natural ventilation. This has caused the market to decrease its popularity in the past couple of years. Originally constructed in 1909, and intervened in the 90s with a larger scale approach, the building is surrounded by a parking space that blocks the faรงades. The first two floors of the building have a commercial use, where- as the following five are used for parking space. The dislocated relationship between these two has caused the building to be used mainly for this, instead of being a public commercial building.
Existing Function Analysis
Stairs/Lifts 1,388 m2
Location
Parking Garage
Current Market
430 spots 15,667 m2
Market Area
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12,800 m2
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Storage
2,100 m2
Urban Analysis
M 350 m
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^ N Located in the City Center of Monterrey, the Juarez Market is a dislocated building from its context
DESIGN PROCESS 1
Existing Mass
2
Program/Parking division
3
Accesibility/Permeability
DESIGN CONCEPT FOR TERRACE
Crossed Beams for Void
Terrrace Roof
Additional Program HallLounge for Events Bars/Restaurants
New Columns Following the existing structural grid of the building
Market
NEW FUNCTION ANALYSIS Programs and Proposed Activities
Parking/Program Division
Lounge for Events
Leasable areas
Bars/Restaurants
Cultural Spaces
Parking Garage
Market Hall
Existing Areas
Proposed Areas
5%
10% 1% 7%
12 % 30 %
3%
2%
13 %
29%
51% 51%
37 %
Gross leasable area
12,801 m2
Parking spaces
15,667 m2
Area of opportunity
2,063 m2
Vertical circulation
1,338 m2
Horizontal circulation
5,276 m2
Voids
5,750 m2
+ 51 %
Gross leasable area
- 28 %
Parking spaces
- 54 %
Voids
Gross leasable area
19,322
Parking spaces
11,172
Gardens
720
Vertical circulations
572
Horizontal circulations
3,766
Voids
2,620
First Floor Plan
Mezzanine
Type Plan Floors 3-5
Roof Terrace Plan
Roof Terrace View
Cross Section
NEW FAÇADE DESIGN
+24.80 m
prefabricated concrete slab crossed jalousie façade system
1.70
floating façade structure’
0.30
beam connections towards existing walls
2.90
+22.70 m
+19.80 m
0.40
0.25
steel connections aluminium works metal decking aluminium channels existing concrete slab existing steel beams ceiling with drywall layers
Construction detail Level 6 (new) over the existing structure of level 5
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0.50
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2
Redesigned Main Entrance
Visual Connections The central void allows all spaces to interact between them
06. CENTRO COMUNITARIO JUÁREZ
Project type Community Centre Urban Design
Professors in charge Cátedra Blanca gen. XXVI Alejandro Rivadeneyra Roberto Romero Marcela González
Site Juárez, Mexico
Year 2016
Collaborators Daniela García, Nelly Cantú.
SITE’S SOCIAL AND URBAN ANALYSIS
Work Areas Project Area Low Density Housing High Density Housing
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Map of the Municipality of Juárez. Analysis of the work and housing areas
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Social Statistics of the Site Percentage of Employment
Number of Public Schools Available in Juárez
1%
4
1 10
48%
57%
17
Technical
1950 Monterrey’s Metropolitan Area (grey); Juárez (red).
Secondary
Primary
Kindergarden
Population that approved at least one grade of public education
16,886 100% 3,269
19.36%
Access to Higher Education Population over 23 years
14,212 100%
Population that approved at least one grade of higher education
1,006 7 .07%
1.0%
1.4%
45%
26%
Monterrey’s Metropolitan Area
2016 almost absorbed the Juárez Municipality
Employed
Unspecified
Population by Status of Education
Access to Secondary Education Population over 18 years
Unemployed
Total Population over 15 years old
18,144 1 00%
Illiterate Population
194 1
Out-of-school Population
262 1
.4%
Population that approved at least one grade of primary school
8,191
45%
Population that approved at least one grade after primary school
4,802 2
.0%
6%
MASTER PLAN
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3 4
5
Master Plan The project integrates the Community Centre, along with other public buildings determined by the social analysis Area for Community Centre 1 High School 6,800 m2 2 Park 6,600 m2 3 Day Care Centre 775 m2 4 Sports Fields 5 Riverwalk Park 22,800 m2
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DESIGN PROCESS
DESIGN PROCESS 1
The project area had an existing primary school. Pedestrian paths and connections with the context where traced.
2
Landmarks are established on the ends of the project’s area to generate an attractive connection through the site.
3
A colonnade connects both landmarks creating a shaded path. The classroom typology on an “L” shape appears as a tissue that weaves rectangular courtyards. Therefore, each classroom has its own green space.
4
An outdoor forum with different terrain levels is generated through the disposition of the “L” typology buildings. The forum generates a connection with a piazza linked to the colonnade, articulating the entire complex through public space.
FUNCTION ANALYSIS For Community Centre
Gymnasium
Basketball court (1,263 m2) Multipurpose Room (128 m2) Mezzanine (315 m2) Hygenic Services + Circulation Paths (128 m2)
Administration and Health Centre
Consulting rooms (107 m2) Offices (100m2) Hygenic Services + Circulation paths (98 m2) Total: 305 m2
Library
Four different study areas One general reading room Two individual study areas Total: 517 m2
Classrooms for Workshops
16 Single Classrooms (64 m2) 6 Double Classrooms (128 m2) Total: 1,111 m2
Others
Storage Rooms (165 m2) Stairs (25 m2) Hygenic services (200 m2) Total: 388 m2
Kids’ Dinning Hall
6 Double Classrooms (128 m2)
Classroom’s Courtyards
Piazza
Total: 845 m2
Total: 1,298 m2
Running Trail + Bike Path Total: 650 linear meters
Outdoor Forum Total: 1,145 m2
STRUCTURE Classroom Typologies
Concrete Slab
Concrete Framing System
Brick Faรงade
The design of the classroom typology was developed closely related to the structural solution of the building. The concrete framed, modulated on a 8 x 8 m grid creates the perfect learning environment where different types of workshops can take place. Therefore, the classroom is understood as a flexible space, as the walls are independent from the structure. Therefore, the classroom module of 8 x 8 can be doubled, creating a larger space for workshops that require special equipment (such as carpentry, cooking, etc), as it is shown in the second axonometric view below.
Single Classroom Module Axonometric view
Concrete Slab
Concrete Framing System
Brick Faรงade
Double Classroom Module Axonometric view
Ground Floor
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First Floor
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CONSTRUCTION DETAILS +7.20 m arched block 15 x 60 cm waterproofing layer cast in situ parapet masonry wall brick type sonora reinforcement beam cast in situ concrete slab cast in citu column
3.15
2.85
+6.50 m
+4.30 m
2.85
+3.35 m
+0.15 m Âą0.00 m
Façade Detail of Library The arched vaults provide different heights in a single space. This height difference is mainly used as a passive system in order to deal with the extreme climatic conditions of the site
reinforced concrete ringbeam concrete slab foundations
+3.70 m
arched block 15 x 60 cm waterproofing layer cast in situ parapet masonry wall brick type sonora reinforcement beam cast in situ concrete slab cast in citu column ow fram with aluminium works masonry wall brick type sonora concrete slab
+4.30 m
1.85
2.85
3.15
0.75
0.25
+3.20 m
Âą0.00 m reinforced concrete ringbeam drain system concrete slab foundations
Detail Section of Single Classroom Module The constructive method had to be as simple as possible, since there was a tight budget and the complex is to be constructed by the local workers. Such is the main reason for working with concrete columns and brick façade systems, both local materials. Another important aspect is that the materials are apparent, which means that they do not require a high maintenance cost, or an additional budget for its finishings.
Brick Disposition for Walls The chosen brick is made in the area, sonora brick, with measurements of 12 x 24 x 6 cm. This was the starting point to design all spaces.
Library Section A-A’
Main Entrance The disposition of the buildings creates a piazza for the entrance, the library and the admininstration.
Outdoor Forum Section B-B’
Integration with the Urban Context The spaces of the Community Centre, filled with nature, dialogue with the context by creating urban spaces.
Outdoor Forum The central space of the complex has different topographic levels that create the seats. A main piazza is adjacent to the forum, and both elements are articulated thourgh the colonnade
Gymnasium Section C-C’
Classroom’s Courtyard Each learning space has its own green area that plays an important role on the teaching system.
Colonnade Even though the colonnade is a circulation path, it has different spatial conditions that transform it on a public space. It is an urban solution that connects the different classroom, from single elements towards a meeting place.
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