San Pablo Academic and Cultural Center: Recuperation of a Former Convent
San Pablo Academic and Cultural Center: Recuperation of a Former Convent
- urbanNext, September 1, 2018.
- 313 words.
Middle Density, Project, Taller de Arquitectura Mauricio Rocha + Gabriela Carrillo, Territory and mobility, Urban Paradigms
Atrium, Courtyard, Flexibility, Glass panels, Mexico, Oxaca, Project, Public buildings, Public coexistences, Restoration, Urban Paradigms
The former convent of San Pablo (Saint Paul) was the first Dominican convent in the city of Oaxaca and is located just one block from the city’s main square. Over the years, the building underwent several modifications with no architectural value that affected both its image and structure. In 2008, a project was started to recover the original structure and give the building a new use. The project recuperated almost 90% of the high and low corridors, but on the west side of the complex, a lightweight and non-permanent metallic structure was added to create more space.
2575-5374
Architecture Restoration Oaxaca, Mexico Mexico
Middle Density, Project, Taller de Arquitectura Mauricio Rocha + Gabriela Carrillo, Territory and mobility, Urban Paradigms
Atrium, Courtyard, Flexibility, Glass panels, Mexico, Oxaca, Project, Public buildings, Public coexistences, Restoration, Urban Paradigms
The former convent of San Pablo (Saint Paul) was the first Dominican convent in the city of Oaxaca and is located just one block from the city’s main square. Over the years, the building underwent several modifications with no architectural value that affected both its image and structure. In 2008, a project was started to recover the original structure and give the building a new use. The project recuperated almost 90% of the high and low corridors, but on the west side of the complex, a lightweight and non-permanent metallic structure was added to create more space.
2575-5374
Architecture Restoration Oaxaca, Mexico Mexico