Mexican artist Gonzalo Lebrija has unveiled the sculptural El Faro lighthouse and art gallery on the Costalegre coast in western Mexico.
Built on a peninsular as part of a wider development, El Faro was designed as an exhibition space and local "landmark", that will also operate as a lighthouse for local boats and fishermen.
El Faro is a lighthouse in west Mexico designed by artist Gonzalo Lebrija
Lebrija designed the lighthouse with a "shape and style that were conceived to make it look timeless".
At the same time, Lebrija was keen that the lighthouse functioned and did not look out of place on the coast.
Inside the lighthouse is an open space that will be used for exhibitions
"The outside colour had to be bright to be seen by boats from the sea," Lebrija told Dezeen. "Instead of white paint, we used a white natural finish that better integrates it into the Costalegre landscape."
A central spiral staircase leads up to a viewpoint
An arched entrance leads to an 18-metres-high space which will be used to host installations and exhibitions.
"Inside provides a generous space with great height and natural lighting, it feels like a temple, a great space for multiple purposes," said Lebrija.
"We are working on a program to invite artists to do installations within El-Faro and site-specific projects focussed on lighthouse narratives."

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