Carolina University – I Phase by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos
31/03/2021.
[Saltillo] Mexico
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Manuel Martínez (Taller Arquitectónico), Alejandro Madero (ROMA212), and Yolanda Ceballos have designed, the University of Carolina. Located in the city of Saltillo, Mexico, on an irregular terrain surrounded by trees and nature, this educational center is fused with its environment.
The project seeks to create this connection also in its students, making them participate in their surroundings in an environment of tolerance and respect for the planet and the environment. The design is based on a set of modules offset from one another, adapting to the terrain and existing vegetation.
The project seeks to create this connection also in its students, making them participate in their surroundings in an environment of tolerance and respect for the planet and the environment. The design is based on a set of modules offset from one another, adapting to the terrain and existing vegetation.
Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos. Photograph by César Bejar
Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos. Photograph by César Bejar
Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos. Photograph by César Bejar
Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos. Photograph by César Bejar
Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos. Photograph by César Bejar
Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos. Photograph by César Bejar
Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos. Photograph by César Bejar
Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos. Photograph by César Bejar
Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos. Photograph by Francisco Álvarez (The Raws)
Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos. Photograph by César Bejar
Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos. Photograph by Adrián Llaguno
Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos. Photograph by Adrián Llaguno
Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos. Photograph by Adrián Llaguno
Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos. Photograph by Adrián Llaguno
Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos. Photograph by César Bejar
Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos. Photograph by Francisco Álvarez (The Raws)
Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos. Photograph by Francisco Álvarez (The Raws)
Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos. Photograph by Francisco Álvarez (The Raws)
Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos. Photograph by Francisco Álvarez (The Raws)
Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos. Photograph by Adrián Llaguno
Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos. Photograph by Adrián Llaguno
Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos. Photograph by Francisco Álvarez (The Raws)
Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos. Photograph by Adrián Llaguno
Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos. Photograph by Francisco Álvarez (The Raws)
Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos. Photograph by Francisco Álvarez (The Raws)
Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos. Photograph by Francisco Álvarez (The Raws)
Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos. Photograph by Francisco Álvarez (The Raws)
Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos. Photograph by Adrián Llaguno
Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos. Photograph by Francisco Álvarez (The Raws)
Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos. Photograph by Adrián Llaguno
Ground floor plan. Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos
Ground floor plan. Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos
Elevation. Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos
Longitudinal section 1. Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos
Longitudinal section 2. Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos
Facade cross section. Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos
Facade cross section. Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos
Facade cross section through the arch. Carolina University – Phase I by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos
The University of Carolina, designed by Manuel Martínez (Taller Arquitectónico), Alejandro Madero (ROMA212), and Yolanda Ceballos is made up of seven more specifically equal modules, all of them divided into two spaces, in addition to another central service module which has an element to highlight within the project, the staircase.
The complex is divided into two floors articulated by that external staircase that connects the building with nature. The design has finished in exposed brick, steel, and concrete, all of the structural, thus revealing the operation of the different elements that make up the center.
The complex is divided into two floors articulated by that external staircase that connects the building with nature. The design has finished in exposed brick, steel, and concrete, all of the structural, thus revealing the operation of the different elements that make up the center.
Description of project by Manuel Martínez, Alejandro Madero and Yolanda Ceballos
Carolina University
In the city of Saltillo, in the north of Mexico, close to the urban center, on a hill with irregular topography is located Carolina University. Surrounded by walnut trees, pines, oaks, evergreen oaks, huisaches, pirules and nopaleras, which in some cases are up to 80 years old. The project arises from the methodical and orderly reading of the environment, starting from the heart that is the forest.
The concept of the project is based on a system of modules that move and offset, depending on the characteristics of the location, in the manner of Master Jørn Utzon's group of Kingo houses. The design dialogues with the environment, saving the existing vegetation and adapting to the topography of the land.
The complex contains seven modules divided into two bodies that are articulated by a module for services and stairs. Each module, with a rectangular plan measuring 11.50m x 6.50m, consists of a classroom on the ground floor and another on the upper floor. In front, the south façade, has a walkway that functions as a meeting and transition space between the forest and the interior of the building. This space is framed by a permeable arcade on the façade, filtering the light in a particular way in each module.
The structure of the complex is in gray concrete with an apparent finish, structural brick and steel. These components are exposed showing their operation and making them part of the experience of the journey through the gaps and breaks that occur in the whole.
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Design team
Cris González, Gina Cantú.
Builder
Area
1,300 sqm.
Dates
Construction.- 2015 - 2016.
Location
Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico.
Photography
Manuel Martínez Rodríguez. Taller Arquitectónico
Taller Arquitectónico is a young architecture workshop founded by Manuel Martínez Rodríguez (Mexico City, 1983) based in Monterrey, Mexico, where he leads a work team dedicated to the analysis and research on space, architectural and constructive experimentation and the analysis of the city.
Taller Arquitectónico also promotes the dissemination of architectural culture by organizing the Cine CASA (Community, Architecture, Society and Learning) Cycle Architecture Film Festival, and the bimonthly newspaper AMMA, specialized in the analysis of architectural projects.
Taller Arquitectónico also promotes the dissemination of architectural culture by organizing the Cine CASA (Community, Architecture, Society and Learning) Cycle Architecture Film Festival, and the bimonthly newspaper AMMA, specialized in the analysis of architectural projects.
Alejandro José Madero Ramón. RoMA 212
Alejandro José Madero Ramón, Founder architect and Director of RoMA 212 Creative House, a division of Apodaca Group, formed by a team of architects and designers focused on creating experiences.
They are dedicated to the development of alternative solutions, based on experiential design research with unique concepts for each project from its conception, manufacture, and operation.
Specialized in design and production for the live and digital events industry, planning of massive projects, such as music festivals, experiential brand marketing, industrial design, architectural and interior design.
They are dedicated to the development of alternative solutions, based on experiential design research with unique concepts for each project from its conception, manufacture, and operation.
Specialized in design and production for the live and digital events industry, planning of massive projects, such as music festivals, experiential brand marketing, industrial design, architectural and interior design.
Yolanda Ceballos
Yolanda Ceballos studied Architecture at the Technological Institute of Monterrey (ITESM). Worked with the architects Mauricio Rocha in Mexico City and with Agustín Landa in Monterrey. Was beneficiary of the FONCA Program for Young Creators 2018 - 2019 in sculpture.
In 2013 and 2017 she received the Programa de Estímulo a la Creación Artística (PECDA) fellowship in Nuevo León, for the young creators category. Participated in the 5th edition of the Bancomer MACG program. Her last solo show was Cinco de Septiembre de Dos mil Dieciseis (Galeria Hilario Galguera, 2019).
She has participated in different exhibitions like: Modos de ver, (Museo de Arte Carrillo Gil, Mexico City, 2018); La nueva onda del silencio (El cuarto de máquinas, Mexico City, 2017); XII Bienal FEMSA, Poéticas del decrecimiento, ¿Cómo vivir mejor con menos? (CONARTE, Monterrey, 2016); Arte Emergente, Bienal Nacional de Monterrey (CONARTE, Monterrey, 2015).
In 2013 and 2017 she received the Programa de Estímulo a la Creación Artística (PECDA) fellowship in Nuevo León, for the young creators category. Participated in the 5th edition of the Bancomer MACG program. Her last solo show was Cinco de Septiembre de Dos mil Dieciseis (Galeria Hilario Galguera, 2019).
She has participated in different exhibitions like: Modos de ver, (Museo de Arte Carrillo Gil, Mexico City, 2018); La nueva onda del silencio (El cuarto de máquinas, Mexico City, 2017); XII Bienal FEMSA, Poéticas del decrecimiento, ¿Cómo vivir mejor con menos? (CONARTE, Monterrey, 2016); Arte Emergente, Bienal Nacional de Monterrey (CONARTE, Monterrey, 2015).
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