Laboratorios de innovación 2023 - Yemail Arquitectura

Project Details

Innovation Labs 2023

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DESCRIPTION

The Innovation Labs project is conceived as a educational and social infrastructure for a university campus located on the outskirts of Bogotá. Its spatial strategy is based on a repeating trapezoidal section that creates a large metal roof, the structural rhythm of which organizes both the main spaces and the circulation paths.

The geometry of the roof responds simultaneously to environmental and functional considerations: the sawtooth profile facilitates various operations of light entrance, with the skylight over the central void serving as the most significant element. This strategy allows for abundant yet controlled natural lighting, leveraging the site's specific orientation and climatic conditions.

The building is organized around an internal street connecting two strategic points on the campus, transforming what could be a mere passageway into an axis that fosters engaging experiences. This main circulation route links double-height spaces with areas for informal interaction, transcending the purely educational to encourage interdisciplinary encounters.

Vertical relations are resolved through a large, atrium-style staircase that more than being a mere circulation element, it becomes a space for academic conversation. This architectural gesture is framed by a generous picture window facing the mountainous landscape, establishing a constant dialogue between the educational interior and the natural context.

The project’s materiality combines an exposed metal structure, stone flooring, and a distinctive deep red hue that links the transitional elements between spaces. This material language not only addresses technical considerations but also gives the building a recognizable identity within the campus.

The project transcends its utilitarian function by being conceived as a piece of social infrastructure, where architecture acts as a catalyst for interaction. he flexibility of its spaces allows the building to adapt to different configurations and uses over time, while maintaining optimal environmental and functional performance.

DETAILS

Use

Education

Area

2360,32 m²

Location

Bogotá D. C. – Colombia

Meters above the sea level

2625

Average annual temperature

13.1 °C

Year

2023 – 2024

Client

Private

Design and construction

Yemail Architecture

Project team

Antonio Yemail + Natalia Carrero + Jorge Alarcón

Design lighting

Michael Novoa

Structural design

Ivan Vergara

Human security

Jose Joaquin Alvarez

Coordination BIM

Greensol

Landscaping

Diana Salazar

Signage design

Antonio Yemail + Sebastian Rivera

Budget

Jorge Gonzalez

Photo Credits

Mateo Pérez
Santiago Beaume + Paola Bermudez

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