Mario Cardenas - Architecture Portfolio

SITE ANALYSIS
Located north of Pesqueria river and west to the extension of the main square, the new
Escobedo’s museum becomes a center of cultural and art display welcoming all types
of exhibitions to be part of the experience.
The idea behind the project was to create a space that would serve gathering center for
art, inviting all types of artist to be part of the scene.
The project consist of two volumes, and a bridge that serves as a connector between
the library and museum, and a visual definer of the inner garden of the project.
Bridge
The bridge serves as an unifying element that makes two separate pieces function
ass a whole, at the same time allows for a different way to enjoy and
experience the project by allowing the visitor to enjoy the views and making the
exterior not just a complement but a functioning area of the project.
Concepts such as openness, permeability and flexibility where key during the design
process. The project seeks to emphasize the importance of the river, main square and
linear park by acknowledging their presence and functioning according to them.
The program consist of a library that holds big areas for reading and research as well
as a vast collection of books for consulting, the ground floor remains an open area for
a more flexible use of the installation while the upper level becomes more segmented
and private.
The museum on the other hand is multi-storey building with areas with multiple height
to facilitate the inclusion of a wide variety of exhibits; thanks to the proposed structure
the building can modify its internal arrangement to fit specific needs.
Second level gallery
The curtain wall become and integrate part of the project for not only is the
facade of the inner face of the museum but also permits visual interaction between
the garden and the museum. Also takes advantages of the views generated
by the green ribbon that borders the river and the river itself.
An office for tickets purchase remains on the outside of the museum to facilitate its
operation.
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