To design a Cultural Center in Teziutlán that serves as an accessible and inclusive public space, promoting cultural dissemination, community integration, and social development, considering principles of universal accessibility, the phenomenology of space, and connection with nature to create an environment that stimulates sensory perception and the well-being of users.
The Teziutlán Cultural Center project presents a comprehensive architectural solution that goes beyond the creation of a building, proposing the regeneration of urban public space through a design approach sensitive to the social, cultural, and environmental needs of the community. Its scope includes:
The creation of an inclusive cultural space capable of hosting artistic, educational, and community activities, fostering social cohesion.
The implementation of universal accessibility strategies that ensure the participation of people with diverse physical and cognitive abilities.
The integration of nature as an active design element, enhancing physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being, especially for children.
The revitalization of the urban environment through architecture with phenomenological impact, stimulating sensory perception and a sense of belonging.
The proposal establishes a replicable model for other contexts facing similar challenges, demonstrating how architecture can be a transformative tool for both social and natural environments.
The project consists of a contemporary cultural building that integrates principles of sustainable architecture, phenomenological spatial design, and universal accessibility. It is conceived not as a single monumental object, but as an open system of interconnected spaces that encourage movement, interaction, and connection with the natural environment.
Architectural style: Contemporary with references to early 20th-century industrial typologies (such as brickwork, covered walkways, and structural honesty), reinterpreted through a modern, minimalist language.
Structural system: Mixed system (reinforced concrete and structural steel), allowing flexibility and openness in interior spaces.
Materials: Local brick, steel, glass, and natural stone. Selection based on thermal performance, durability, and contextual integration.
Environmental strategy: Passive ventilation and lighting, rainwater harvesting, and incorporation of native vegetation to reduce environmental impact.
Accessibility: Fully accessible paths, tactile flooring, ramps, elevators, and inclusive signage.
Program: Multipurpose hall, exhibition rooms, workshops, media library, public plazas, gardens, and open-air amphitheater.