DR. ATL 285 Apartments, Ciudad de México Housing Development, Mexican Building, Architecture Images, Architect
DR. ATL 285 Apartments in Mexico City
30 Aug 2020
DR. ATL 285 Apartments
Redesign: BAAQ´
Location: Santa Maria la Ribera, Mexico City, Mexico

photo © Arturo Arrieta
How to make the best use of the urban and architectural heritage that has been passed on through history in Mexico City to generate inclusive and connective spaces that allow members of society to live in a prosperous and harmonious environment"

photo © Arturo Arrieta
DR. ATL 285 was built in the late ?60s. It is located in the neighborhood of Santa Maria la Ribera. This building exemplifies the proper exploitation of heritage under the premise of bringing benefits to the population and the environment while preserving and rescuing cultural legacy. The area where it is located is undergoing a densification process, and due to its proximity to the city center, it holds a historical character that has attracted a young population that intends to live near cultural and economic centers.
photos © Arturo Arrieta
The building was designed based on a reticular structure of reinforced concrete beams and columns, due to its previous industrial vocation, creating diaphanous spaces without dividing walls.

photo © Arturo Arrieta
A configuration system was proposed to take advantage of the geometry in the existing structure, relying on placing cubic elements of wood to provide private areas and a...