Del Río Pharmacy

Del Río Pharmacy
© Eduardo Mendoza

DEL RÍO PHARMACY

Güey studio

ARCHITECTS
Güey studio

LEAD ARCHITECTS
Carlo Alessandro, Karen Torrejón

CLIENT
Salvador García

CONSULTANTS
Morphe arquitectos

MANUFACTURERS
USG, Arkiramica, Gree, Pinturas Berel

DESIGN TEAM
Carlo Alessandro, Karen Torrejón, Julián Arellano

PHOTOGRAPHS
Eduardo Mendoza

AREA
77 m²

YEAR
2021

LOCATION
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

CATEGORY
Pharmacy, Retail Interiors

Located in the context of an over 50-year-old square of the “Viejo Vallarta” heart, Del Río Pharmacy consultorio + medicina is the beginning of a new pharmacy franchise that will be located on different spots of Puerto Vallarta.

Del Río Pharmacy
© Eduardo Mendoza
Del Río Pharmacy
© Eduardo Mendoza

This project’s inspiration comes from an approach to the traditional, combined with a fresh perspective.

Seeking the inside-out expression, with a concept of vibrant and striking use of colors, unusual, in terms of what health buildings in the city usually are.

Del Río Pharmacy
© Eduardo Mendoza
Del Río Pharmacy
© Eduardo Mendoza

Starting on the outside, the facade blends in with the surroundings, by using local materials that provide natural texture and appropriate colors that maintain the overall urban image.

With the purpose of providing joyful and spiritful sensations to a space commonly monotonous, the interior implements a range of tones that generate visual interest as well as an emotionally comfortable ambiance.

Del Río Pharmacy
© Eduardo Mendoza
Del Río Pharmacy
© Eduardo Mendoza

In order to attract pedestrians attention, the use of colors in the interior is taken as an advantage and it is visually extended to the facade through a large display type window placed right at the edge of the sidewalk, allowing the spectator and passerby to live the internal space from the outside, as well as capturing as much light possible during the day, and at night, functioning as a large luminous advertisement.

For the pharmacy, the private area is separated from the public with the predominant use of blue, emphasizing this difference by placing a counter painted in a contrasting tone.

Del Río Pharmacy
© Eduardo Mendoza
Del Río Pharmacy
© Eduardo Mendoza

Cohesively both areas have wood shelving with its natural grain, taken by inspiration from the medical botanic store's naturalness.

On the other hand, the kitchenette seeks to stand out with the implementation of primary colors, neutral lighting and reticular pattern composition.

By disrupting the continuity of the space generated by corridors, it distinguishes its use from the rest of the pharmacy and creates a visually fun and attractive image. Along with the establishment, neutral lighting was also essential to highlight colors and patterns without visually modifying them.

Del Río Pharmacy
© Eduardo Mendoza
Del Río Pharmacy
© Eduardo Mendoza

Despite the pharmacy and doctor’s office is a part of the project as a whole, this area was separated in the function of the activities played on each one, giving them different entrances connected by a small lobby, accessible for regular pedestrians and wheelchairs.

Considering the dynamics of the waiting room area, the placement of colors was crucial to transmit comfort sensations and allow the user to enjoy the space.

Starting with a yellow color representing energy, strength, and happiness, blue symbolizing serenity and calm, last, pink expressing kindness and delicacy.

Del Río Pharmacy
© Eduardo Mendoza
Del Río Pharmacy
© Eduardo Mendoza

In contrast to a colorful and lively waiting room, we have the doctor’s office, a quiet and health-focused space.

Painted completely in white with touches of colored furniture, harmonizes with the simple and pure, but preserving congruence with the initial concept.


Del Río Pharmacy
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Del Río Pharmacy
© Eduardo Mendoza
Del Río Pharmacy
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Del Río Pharmacy
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Del Río Pharmacy
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Del Río Pharmacy
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Del Río Pharmacy
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Del Río Pharmacy
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Del Río Pharmacy
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Del Río Pharmacy
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Del Río Pharmacy
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Del Río Pharmacy
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