Avenida Central Building in Morelia, Mexico by Emilio Alvarez

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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination.

Avenida Central Building in Morelia, Mexico by Emilio Alvarez Abouchard Arquitectura

December 1st, 2019 by Sumit Singhal

Article source: Emilio Alvarez Abouchard Arquitectura

Avenida Central is the most beautiful street in the city not only because of the annual blossoming of its big Jacaranda trees but also because of its avant-garde urbanism. Developed in the late 60’s, Chapultepec Norte neighborhood is located 3km east of downtown Morelia and contrasting with the colonial urbanism and architecture of the historic center, some Modern ideas were stated in this area. However, the uniqueness of this street comes from its wide sidewalks and its thick landscape parkway, two important concepts that slows traffic and create an environment suitable for pedestrians and bicycles.

For us, architecture was an excuse to revalue these urban concepts and include other ideas of the ‘New Urbanism’ through a mixed-use building.

Image Courtesy © Dane Alonso @dane.alonso

Architects: Emilio Alvarez Abouchard Arquitectura
Project: Avenida Central Building
Location: Morelia, Mexico
Photography: Dane Alonso @dane.alonso
Collaborators: Rodrigo Delgado, Estela Casillas y Kim Lima
Area: 400 m2
Completion: 2019

Image Courtesy © Dane Alonso @dane.alonso

The square shape of the property let us place the building next to the sidewalk to create an immediate relation between pedestrians and architecture. On the ground level, the building sets back in both of its large sides to create an outdoor terrace on the sidewalk and to relegate the parking to the rear. The Dermatology Center program is develop in the next two levels letting natural light illuminate all of the areas through the U-Glass façade. The third level sets back in all of its sides creating a rooftop to enjoy the skyline of Morelia including the 1700´s pink limestone cathedral towers. Universal Accessibility was another concept of the project and we decided to make a statement of the elevator tower making it out of glass blocks and calling it ‘la tour de verre’. Furthermore, the lift cabin is illuminated by night and its path is visible from the street.

Image Courtesy © Dane Alonso @dane.alonso

Image Courtesy © Emilio Alvarez Abouchard Arquitectura

: Image Courtesy © Dane Alonso @dane.alonso

: Image Courtesy © Dane Alonso @dane.alonso

: Image Courtesy © Dane Alonso @dane.alonso

: Image Courtesy © Emilio Alvarez Abouchard Arquitectura

: Image Courtesy © Emilio Alvarez Abouchard Arquitectura

: Image Courtesy © Emilio Alvarez Abouchard Arquitectura

: Image Courtesy © Emilio Alvarez Abouchard Arquitectura

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Tags: Mexico, Morelia

Categories: Building, House, Mixed use, Residential

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