El Eco Museum Extension
EL ECO MUSEUM EXTENSION
FRENTE Arquitectura, LAR: LAR / Fernando Romero + FRENTE / Juan Pablo Maza
ARCHITECTS
FRENTE Arquitectura, LAR: LAR / Fernando Romero + FRENTE / Juan Pablo Maza
PHOTOGRAPHS
Alvaro Capistrán, Juan Carlos Polanco, Fidel Ugarte, Jorge Silva
AREA
329 m²
YEAR
2006
LOCATION
Misantla, Mexico
CATEGORY
Museum, Refurbishment
The experimental museum “El Eco”, developed by Mathías Goeritz in 1952, is one of the most significant and emblematic buildings of the twentieth century in Mexico.
In 2005 the museum was restored by the UNAM, and in 2006 a contest was called for an annex building to contain its complementary services.
The winning proposal designed by LAR and FRENTE, is a careful exercise of integration with the original construction and dignifies the Eco Museum.
The project is notable for its discreet and respectful attitude towards the existing building while retaining a contemporary character.
The “L” form building is situated between two trapezoidal patios, the main one opens to the street and the second one is an interior patio.
The ground floor has a multiple activities room, workshop and storage room. The upper floor has offices, dinning room and washroom.
