Carlos Alberto Daza Duarte, Jhon Alejandro Diaz Buitrago
student
Catholic University of Colombia, Faculty of Architecture, RIBA
Colombia
Architecture
The cultural center is located in the Barrio la Concordia in Mexico City, proposes to collect a lot of different cultures within the area, expose different… more
Muzamil Mutalib
advisor
City University Malaysia
Malaysia
Lecturer specializing in Interior Design and Architecture, with a strong passion for blending… more
“Línea del Tiempo” is a culturally rich and architecturally ambitious proposal that successfully captures the essence of Mexico’s diverse heritage through spatial narration. The student demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of how architecture can function as a medium for memory, storytelling and inclusivity. The bold formal expression of the building elevated and sculptural imbues the project with a civic monumentality that feels both contemporary and grounded in historical symbolism.
The seamless integration of the cultural center with the existing chapel is particularly commendable. Reimagining the bell tower as a centerpiece while enveloping it in a greenhouse-like structure gives the intervention a poetic resonance light, vegetation and heritage coalesce to create an emotional anchor for the community. The decision to elevate the main volume allows for permeability at the ground level, encouraging urban fluidity and making the site accessible, democratic and porous to its vibrant context. The spatial zoning is logical and clearly articulated from public exhibition areas and theaters to administrative offices and terraces offering panoramic views. The layering of functions across levels creates a vertical journey through culture, culminating in elevated moments of reflection and visibility. Material choices such as oak wood, stone columns and concrete strike a balance between robustness and warmth, while the inclusion of seismic dampers and reinforcements reflects technical maturity and sensitivity to Mexico’s tectonic reality.
As constructive feedback, further development of interior spatial sequences would elevate the project’s user experience. While the exteriors are expressive and visually compelling, the transition between enclosed and open spaces could be explored more intimately through sectional perspectives or interior vignettes. Additionally, while the conceptual ambition of integrating Mexican architectural references is admirable, a clearer articulation of how these influences manifest spatially beyond symbolic gestures could deepen the narrative.
Overall, this is a powerful, contextually attuned, and culturally meaningful project. It demonstrates excellent design maturity, social awareness and technical competence. The proposal not only honors the past but offers a forward-looking vision of how architecture can unite people through time, memory and space. A remarkable achievement, congratulations.