prefabricated wooden structure hosts multifunctional space for quinta fachada in ecuador

laminated wood clads Quinta Fachada’s headquarters

Taller Atemporal by architecture studio Quinta Fachada is a multifunctional 18-square-meter space designed as a coworking area, showroom, project workshop, and architecture office in Ibarra, Ecuador. Laminated wood clads the structure, chosen for its low environmental footprint, durability, and energy efficiency. The wood is responsibly sourced from certified forests and prefabricated to abbreviate the construction duration. Polycarbonate and rice straws protect the building from noise and weather conditions, insulating its facades. Inside, low-maintenance OSB panels coated with microcement provide durability, while tempered glass on one facade opens the space to the landscape.

all images courtesy of Quinta Fachada

Taller Atemporal responds to the climate of ecuador

Quinta Fachada employs sustainable strategies to minimize the environmental impact of their headquarters. The Ibarra-based studio designed an adaptable structure with a single open space where the roof acts as a structural and symbolic element. This gesture allows for flexible use and lets natural light in to shape the interior experience. Responding to the climatic conditions in Equador, the team opts for a holistic approach that optimizes resources. Thermal comfort within the multifunctional Taller Atemporal is achieved with the use of solar orientation, without compromising the energy efficiency of the establishment. 

Taller Atemporal by architecture studio Quinta Fachada is a multifunctional 18-square-meter space

designed as a coworking area, showroom, project workshop, and architecture office

tempered glass on one facade opens the space to the landscape

the structure is crafted from laminated wood, chosen for its low environmental footprint

polycarbonate and rice straws serve as insulation for the facades

offering thermal and acoustic protection, while maintaining a contemporary aesthetic

inside, OSB panels coated with microcement provide durability and low maintenance

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Quinta Fachada employs sustainable strategies to minimize environmental impact

Taller Atemporal is designed for adaptability

a single open space where the roof acts as a key structural and symbolic element

allowing for flexible use

the Ibarra-based studio’s holistic approach optimizes resources

responding to local climatic conditions

utilizing solar orientation to enhance thermal comfort

and natural light to shapes the interior experience

laminated wood clads Quinta Fachada's headquarters

Taller Atemporal responds to the climate of Ecuador

project info:

name: Taller Atemporal
architect: Quinta Fachada | @quinta_fachada_ec
design team: Alejandro Cevallos, Kevin Gutiérrez, Estefanía Valencia

location: Ibarra, Ecuador

area: 18 sqm (193.75 sqft)

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edited by: thomai tsimpou | designboom