esrawe studio has completed the interior for a well-known law firm building in mexico city, developing around a distinct library structure. designed by recognized architect teodoro gonzalez de león, the office establishment is LEED certified and enjoys one of the most mesmerizing views in the city, opening towards the volcanic skyline.
main access, agora
all images by césar béjar
the law firm proudly possesses one of the largest relevant book collections in the country. therefore, esrawe studio has realized a unique library structure which serves not only as a book container or a display window, but also as a metaphorical representation of the firm’s tradition and spirit. this library holds the main staircase and integrates the two levels through an agora, becoming also the main distributor for meeting rooms, offices, and workstations.
main access, agora
the headquarters accommodates up to 300 employees and is set in two levels, summing up a total of 5000 sqm. the program allocates a central ‘agora’ space that gathers the whole team for events, announcements, lectures, and conferences. the project is solved through clusters or neighborhoods of different specialization teams that are composed by associates’ cubicles and working stations. between the clusters, esrawe studio has integrated different configurations of lounge areas for informal meetings, gathering points, and breaks that promote interaction, community, and a sense of belonging.
gathering point and reading area
in order to ensure natural light and views to all employees, the design proposes an arrangement of glass boxes in the associates’ offices at the facade, that creates transparency on one side of the building. on the other side, a couple of terraces are generated that integrate with a lush green landscape designed by taller entorno. the terrace includes a coffee shop and a lounge area accompanied by the garden.
the library
agora view from the upper level
reading area surrounding the agora’s opening on the upper level
gathering point and front desk
workstation
workstation area – the council hall view is revealed behind the desks
meeting rooms
meeting rooms
terrace
project info:
name: corporate c
architecture office: esrawe studio
creative direction: héctor esrawe
project leader: jan müller
interior design team: javier garcía-rivera, manuel rodríguez, antonio chávez, ricardo ramírez
furniture design team: eduardo álvarez, roberto gonzález, cristina heredia
technical development: gensler
renders: gael félix, yair ugarte
external advisors/landscaping: entorno taller de paisaje
lighting design: evoke architectural lighting design
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edited by: myrto katsikopoulou | designboom
