*스톤 쇼룸 [ Esrawe Studio ] Grupo Arca Showroom

채석. 외장재로 사용되는 석재를 판매하는 쇼룸의 인상적인 공간은 돌의 물성을 표현한 내외부 질감에서 찾아 볼 수 있다. 나이테와 같은 외장재의 패턴(단면)은 자연스러움과 인공적인 경계선을 잘 드러낸다.

A quarry is the evidence of man’s action on nature; a universe in which men unintentionally sculpt pleats and volumes that result in a strange and visually striking geology. A manufactured landscape*, an organic architecture created by the trace of the search for raw materials, which brings us back to the origin from which the raw materials come.

The captivating and unique nature of this landscape nourishes the concept. The access through a small opening in the monolithic facade links the visitor with the central space of monumental character, the "arrival to the quarry", the Agora. It is the starting point to begin a new journey of museographic character, where the multiple exhibition halls - with materials of diverse characteristics– are articulated around the Agora, creating a dynamic and versatile experience.

The concept moves away from traditional retail space and promotes learning and dissemination, understanding of why and how architecture, design, art, and culture are generated in our country and worldwide. A platform that stimulates dialogue and knowledge; and establishes a relationship of mutual benefit with the community, its clients and partners; its main objective is to promote involvement in the construction of the cultural and creative expression of Mexico.

Architects: Esrawe Studio

Location: Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
Category: Showroom
Creative Director: Héctor Esrawe
Área: 5701.0 m2
Project Year: 2019
Photographs: César Béjar, Genevieve Lutkin, Jaime Navarro
Manufacturers: U-GLASS, Grupo Arca

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