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Architecture

This portfolio reflexs just a little part of the creative potential that have our work team, which is distinguished by its passion and professional comitment to develope always the best proposal that responds entirely to the formal and functional needs of each particular project.    

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Buildings Proposal in the Tabacalera Neighborhood, Mexico City

In mid-2024, we participated in an architecture competition to create a landscape proposal for Miguel Ramos Arizpe Street, from República Square to México-Tenochtitlán Avenue in Mexico City. Additionally, we were asked to propose a use for two buildings located near México-Tenochtitlán Avenue.

The building closest to the pathway was proposed as a commercial space, offering a café and gallery. A green terrace was designed on the roof, which also functions as an open-air gallery. A pedestrian bridge was positioned at the mid-level height, connecting this building to the other one. The second building has multiple uses: local commercial spaces, a community center, green terrace, greenhouse, gym, and apartments of various sizes.

Both buildings feature façades with a design similar to the one used along the pathway, creating visual consistency throughout the intervention zone.

In mid-2024, we participated in an architecture competition to create a landscape proposal for Miguel Ramos Arizpe Street, from República Square to México-Tenochtitlán Avenue in Mexico City. Additionally, we were asked to propose a use for two buildings located near México-Tenochtitlán Avenue.

The building closest to the pathway was proposed as a commercial space, offering a café and gallery. A green terrace was designed on the roof, which also functions as an open-air gallery. A pedestrian bridge was positioned at the mid-level height, connecting this building to the other one. The second building has multiple uses: local commercial spaces, a community center, green terrace, greenhouse, gym, and apartments of various sizes.

Both buildings feature façades with a design similar to the one used along the pathway, creating visual consistency throughout the intervention zone.

In mid-2024, we participated in an architecture competition to create a landscape proposal for Miguel Ramos Arizpe Street, from República Square to México-Tenochtitlán Avenue in Mexico City. Additionally, we were asked to propose a use for two buildings located near México-Tenochtitlán Avenue.

The building closest to the pathway was proposed as a commercial space, offering a café and gallery. A green terrace was designed on the roof, which also functions as an open-air gallery. A pedestrian bridge was positioned at the mid-level height, connecting this building to the other one. The second building has multiple uses: local commercial spaces, a community center, green terrace, greenhouse, gym, and apartments of various sizes.

Both buildings feature façades with a design similar to the one used along the pathway, creating visual consistency throughout the intervention zone.

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Center of Environmental Culture in Chapultepec Forest

The project was developed in response to a national contest organized by the Secretaria de Medio Ambiente of Mexico City. Its purpose was to construct a Center for Environmental Culture, which would be located in the second section of Chapultepec Forest.

The project was designed with an organic plan in mind, so that all spaces would respect the existing trees and not be aggressive towards the natural environment. The ground floor would contain exhibition areas, workshops, a library with environmental titles, multi-use spaces, an auditorium, a shop, and administrative offices. All of these would be situated around an artificial lake, which would also help condition the weather in a natural way. The outdoor terrace could be accessed from the ground floor via ramps. This area was covered with vegetation, which was divided into different types of plants representing various ecosystems across Mexico. The terrace was part of the Botanical Garden, which was also located in other parts of the second section of Chapultepec Forest. At the top of the building, there would be a cafeteria, an outdoor forum, and paths that connected with other access roads to the four sections of the forest.

The project was developed in response to a national contest organized by the Secretaria de Medio Ambiente of Mexico City. Its purpose was to construct a Center for Environmental Culture, which would be located in the second section of Chapultepec Forest.

The project was designed with an organic plan in mind, so that all spaces would respect the existing trees and not be aggressive towards the natural environment. The ground floor would contain exhibition areas, workshops, a library with environmental titles, multi-use spaces, an auditorium, a shop, and administrative offices. All of these would be situated around an artificial lake, which would also help condition the weather in a natural way. The outdoor terrace could be accessed from the ground floor via ramps. This area was covered with vegetation, which was divided into different types of plants representing various ecosystems across Mexico. The terrace was part of the Botanical Garden, which was also located in other parts of the second section of Chapultepec Forest. At the top of the building, there would be a cafeteria, an outdoor forum, and paths that connected with other access roads to the four sections of the forest.

Papalote Children's Museum in Iztapalapa

This project was developed in 2015 as a response to a National Contest for the construction of a new headquarters for the Papalote Children’s Museum in Iztapalapa. The main focus of the project was centered on creating an attractive and fun space for children. The site where the museum was going to be located had some restrictions due to the zoning plan that considered the construction of a CETRAM. Therefore, a pedestrian connection was necessary to access the building, as well as its own communication with a commercial plaza. The plan for the building was completely organic. The idea was to have contact with nature through terraces that would avoid having a view of the main avenues. The project was developed on three levels and a terrace, and its contents included permanent exhibition rooms, a library, a playroom, a shop, administrative offices, an auditorium, an IMAX room, a fast food area, and an outdoor play area on the terrace. One of the main concepts of the project was the treatment of the facade. It was going to be covered by panels of aluminum, creating a geometric pattern in a light green-blue tone, and creating an iridescent finish to attract the attention of children and give a fun aspect to the place.

This project was developed in 2015 as a response to a National Contest for the construction of a new headquarters for the Papalote Children’s Museum in Iztapalapa. The main focus of the project was centered on creating an attractive and fun space for children. The site where the museum was going to be located had some restrictions due to the zoning plan that considered the construction of a CETRAM. Therefore, a pedestrian connection was necessary to access the building, as well as its own communication with a commercial plaza. The plan for the building was completely organic. The idea was to have contact with nature through terraces that would avoid having a view of the main avenues. The project was developed on three levels and a terrace, and its contents included permanent exhibition rooms, a library, a playroom, a shop, administrative offices, an auditorium, an IMAX room, a fast food area, and an outdoor play area on the terrace. One of the main concepts of the project was the treatment of the facade. It was going to be covered by panels of aluminum, creating a geometric pattern in a light green-blue tone, and creating an iridescent finish to attract the attention of children and give a fun aspect to the place.

Museum of Water Xochimilco

This project was born as a model of culturalization and promotion of water conservation education. It proposed the creation of a building that would be responsible for spreading the culture of these topics in a context that matched its purpose – Xochimilco, with its long history as a lacustrine region and its water canals.

The main focus of this museum was water, so the conceptual idea of the project centered on creating a space that would be as huge as its importance. This was achieved through a giant water mirror that gave the sensation that the building emerges from it. The museum can be accessed by crossing two crystal bridges. The first one takes you to a central plaza that has the appearance of being an island in the middle of a body of water. The second one connects to the main plaza of the building. A huge volume with a stained glass facade, whose design resembles the undulations formed in water when a rock is thrown, welcomes you. On both sides of the main building, two volumes emerge with cascades that produce sounds associated with water as you approach the museum entrance. They are also covered with vegetation, except in the middle part where there are some stained glass panels that illuminate the ramp and stairs area. The project includes permanent exhibition areas, temporary exhibition areas, a cafeteria, administrative offices, a playroom, and a library.

This project was born as a model of culturalization and promotion of water conservation education. It proposed the creation of a building that would be responsible for spreading the culture of these topics in a context that matched its purpose – Xochimilco, with its long history as a lacustrine region and its water canals.

The main focus of this museum was water, so the conceptual idea of the project centered on creating a space that would be as huge as its importance. This was achieved through a giant water mirror that gave the sensation that the building emerges from it. The museum can be accessed by crossing two crystal bridges. The first one takes you to a central plaza that has the appearance of being an island in the middle of a body of water. The second one connects to the main plaza of the building. A huge volume with a stained glass facade, whose design resembles the undulations formed in water when a rock is thrown, welcomes you. On both sides of the main building, two volumes emerge with cascades that produce sounds associated with water as you approach the museum entrance. They are also covered with vegetation, except in the middle part where there are some stained glass panels that illuminate the ramp and stairs area. The project includes permanent exhibition areas, temporary exhibition areas, a cafeteria, administrative offices, a playroom, and a library.

Modeling 3D and Representation

Some jobs of modeling and representation were developed for projects designed by the office of Arquitectos D+S with the intention of defining the volumetric characteristics of several apartment projects.

Some jobs of modeling and representation were developed for projects designed by the office of Arquitectos D+S with the intention of defining the volumetric characteristics of several apartment projects.

Contemporary Art Museum of Guadalajara

The project of the Contemporary Art Museum of Guadalajara consisted of two volumes. The first one contained workshop areas and classrooms.

The second volume, which was the larger of the two, was the museum itself, which had permanent exhibition areas, temporary exhibition areas, a cafeteria, a shop, administrative offices, and storage to keep and maintain the cultural heritage. This part of the building had an unusual shape, which created a sense of movement, and it is noticeable due to its own reflection on a giant water mirror.

The project of the Contemporary Art Museum of Guadalajara consisted of two volumes. The first one contained workshop areas and classrooms.

The second volume, which was the larger of the two, was the museum itself, which had permanent exhibition areas, temporary exhibition areas, a cafeteria, a shop, administrative offices, and storage to keep and maintain the cultural heritage. This part of the building had an unusual shape, which created a sense of movement, and it is noticeable due to its own reflection on a giant water mirror.

Interactive Museum of Sustainability

This proposal consisted of developing a museum project in Mexico City, which aims to address the topic of sustainability in order to spread knowledge and emphasize its importance. The museum was planned to be located in the Chapultepec forest, with all of its cultural offerings. For this project, a logo was designed, as well as the volumetric shape of the building, which consists of a circular plan composed of three elements that are interconnected through ramps, creating a cyclic path inside. Each element of the museum represents a different aspect of sustainability: one for economic aspects, the second for social aspects, and the third for natural aspects, with all of them meant to be in perfect balance. The building will have permanent and temporary exhibition rooms, a cafeteria, an auditorium, a shop, and administrative offices. Another important aspect of the project is that it will incorporate green technologies, such as solar panels, stormwater catchment, and green terraces.

Proposals for an Apartment Building Facade

Several 3D modeling proposals for the facades of a residential building have been developed. All of them were suggested while respecting the original structure, showcasing different ways of structuring the balconies, stairs, and service cores.

Engineering Faculty Center of High Tecnology

The project was a collaboration between the Engineering and Architecture Faculties of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, which organized a contest to develop a postgraduate unit belonging to the Engineering Faculty of UNAM located at the Juriquilla Campus in Querétaro. The goal was to create a center of high technology. The competition was organized into work teams consisting of students from the Luis Barragán workshop, and the winning team was chosen by a group of engineers from the Engineering Faculty. Anyela Bucio Méndez, René Cabrera Zepeda, Javier Escárcega Nochebuena, Alberto García Ramírez, Alondra Hernández Madrid, and Carlos Jesús Rivas Jiménez were the students selected to develop the executive project.

The building consisted of two volumes. The first contained classrooms, a cafeteria, and administrative offices, while the second was a large complex housing labs and workshops.

The project was a collaboration between the Engineering and Architecture Faculties of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, which organized a contest to develop a postgraduate unit belonging to the Engineering Faculty of UNAM located at the Juriquilla Campus in Querétaro. The goal was to create a center of high technology. The competition was organized into work teams consisting of students from the Luis Barragán workshop, and the winning team was chosen by a group of engineers from the Engineering Faculty. Anyela Bucio Méndez, René Cabrera Zepeda, Javier Escárcega Nochebuena, Alberto García Ramírez, Alondra Hernández Madrid, and Carlos Jesús Rivas Jiménez were the students selected to develop the executive project.

The building consisted of two volumes. The first contained classrooms, a cafeteria, and administrative offices, while the second was a large complex housing labs and workshops.

Remodelling of a Facade of T House

The project consisted of remodeling the facade of a house that also had a glass store on the ground floor, as well as a workshop where the structure of the glass screen was manufactured on the second level. Due to aluminum profiles were used in the workshop for making frame structures, which belonged to the owner, it was decided to use aluminum profiles for certain sections of the facade that could serve as a canopy to display the business name. The planter on the second level was made with cement board. Finally, a color was selected to provide contrast to the aluminum structure and unify the facade.

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The project consisted of remodeling the facade of a house that also had a glass store on the ground floor, as well as a workshop where the structure of the glass screen was manufactured on the second level. Due to aluminum profiles were used in the workshop for making frame structures, which belonged to the owner, it was decided to use aluminum profiles for certain sections of the facade that could serve as a canopy to display the business name. The planter on the second level was made with cement board. Finally, a color was selected to provide contrast to the aluminum structure and unify the facade.

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Mltifunctional Building Insurgentes

This is a 10-level multifunctional building; the ground floor and first level are commercial zones while the rest of the levels are offices. The complex also has an IMAX room located in an independent building in front of the main plaza, which can be accessed by walking through the outdoor commercial zone where there are planters with trees that provide shade, nice views, and rest areas.

The main building has a unique volumetry because each level is slightly twisted compared to the previous one, generating a spiral body. There is a terrace surrounding the building at every two levels, which acts as a double facade, providing natural ventilation. Additionally, regardless of the level someone is located on, there is always an element of vegetation.

This is a 10-level multifunctional building; the ground floor and first level are commercial zones while the rest of the levels are offices. The complex also has an IMAX room located in an independent building in front of the main plaza, which can be accessed by walking through the outdoor commercial zone where there are planters with trees that provide shade, nice views, and rest areas.

The main building has a unique volumetry because each level is slightly twisted compared to the previous one, generating a spiral body. There is a terrace surrounding the building at every two levels, which acts as a double facade, providing natural ventilation. Additionally, regardless of the level someone is located on, there is always an element of vegetation.

Architectural Survey on the Nekelman House

As part of a refurbishment proposal, an architectural survey was conducted on the Nekelman House, which had the particularity of being an organic construction. This house was designed at the end of the 1970s by a Mexican architect named Agustín Hernández. The survey represented an important challenge as both the exterior and interior spaces had no orthogonal walls. Therefore, curves had to be drawn through a base station and laser equipment to allow the compilation of different points of the curves.

As part of a refurbishment proposal, an architectural survey was conducted on the Nekelman House, which had the particularity of being an organic construction. This house was designed at the end of the 1970s by a Mexican architect named Agustín Hernández. The survey represented an important challenge as both the exterior and interior spaces had no orthogonal walls. Therefore, curves had to be drawn through a base station and laser equipment to allow the compilation of different points of the curves.

Residential Complex in Veracruz

The project involved developing a house prototype for a residential complex in Veracruz. The ground floor had a portico, a living room with its terrace, a dining room, a kitchen, a breakfast bar, a service room, a service courtyard, a garage for two cars, and a toilet. On the first level were the main room with its dressing room and bathroom, and two rooms with a shared bathroom. Additionally, all rooms had their own outdoor terrace.

The residential complex had a surveillance booth and 15 houses located around the pool with a palapa and access to the beach.

House of the Sculptor

The house was designed on a plot of 2,455 m² where the project was developed on one level. The construction was divided into three sections: The first, the house, where privacy is very important. The second, the workshop areas, and the last one, a gallery and exhibition space.

The house included the following spaces: a main hall, restroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast area, TV room, main room with its dressing room and bathroom, and two rooms with dressing room and bathroom. In the service zone, there were two rooms with a bathroom, a service courtyard, a laundry room, a storage cellar, and a garage for 4 cars. Along the house, there are terraces and gardens that provide natural illumination and private areas.

The workshop area has a large studio and an outdoor courtyard that doubles as a workspace and a storage cellar to keep sculptures.

The gallery has its own private studio, restroom, and library, in addition to the exhibition zone.

One interesting aspect of the complex is its private gardens located in various areas of the house, creating an element of surprise as visitors explore the building and discover these cozy corners, as the facades of the project are very discreet.

The house was designed on a plot of 2,455 m² where the project was developed on one level. The construction was divided into three sections: The first, the house, where privacy is very important. The second, the workshop areas, and the last one, a gallery and exhibition space.

The house included the following spaces: a main hall, restroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast area, TV room, main room with its dressing room and bathroom, and two rooms with dressing room and bathroom. In the service zone, there were two rooms with a bathroom, a service courtyard, a laundry room, a storage cellar, and a garage for 4 cars. Along the house, there are terraces and gardens that provide natural illumination and private areas.

The workshop area has a large studio and an outdoor courtyard that doubles as a workspace and a storage cellar to keep sculptures.

The gallery has its own private studio, restroom, and library, in addition to the exhibition zone.

One interesting aspect of the complex is its private gardens located in various areas of the house, creating an element of surprise as visitors explore the building and discover these cozy corners, as the facades of the project are very discreet.

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