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.