Renowned for his work with guadua bamboo, Colombian architect Simón Vélez will build his first steel project in Bogotá, according to the local newspaper La República.
The project, named La Primera, is a residential building in the La Candelaria neighborhood of the Colombian capital, and will feature 60 one- and two-bedroom apartments. Joining Vélez on the project are the firm A Korn Arquitectos, the construction company Kandelaria, and Geografía Urbana as urban planning consultant.
“I am known for my work with guadua, but this time I wanted to venture into steel because I have never had the opportunity to try it, and I believe there is a lot that can be done with rebar,” Vélez told the Colombian newspaper.
The project is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2021, according to the project's official website.
Via La República, La Primera.
This article was written by Nicolás Valencia. The translation is powered by AI.
