Preparatoria Nuevo Continente / Miguel Montor

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  • Architects: Miguel Montor
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  664
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2012
  • Photographs
    Photographs:Onnis Luque
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Novaceramic
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Preparatoria Nuevo Continente / Miguel Montor - Image 10 of 26
© Onnis Luque

“Nuevo Continente” High School in Celaya aimsto anchor itselftothelandscape, tomakeitoperational and achieve mutual enrichment. Thelandislocatedon a plateauoverhanginganaridwastelandwithlittlevegetation. Thebuildingblendswiththelandscape, in a similar mannertowhathappensbetween figure and background in visual perspective, whichalsocontributestomakemost of theweather, as well as tooptimize time and expenditureduringtheconstruction.

Preparatoria Nuevo Continente / Miguel Montor - Image 2 of 26
© Onnis Luque

Theprocessbeganwiththesearchforthe “breaks” ontheday'sactivitiesamongtheinhabitants of thebuilding: thestudents. Theaimwastofind a balance betweenthespaces of thebuilding, totranslatetheminto a certainrhythm of emptyareasor "garden patios", emphasized by visual language.

Preparatoria Nuevo Continente / Miguel Montor - Facade
© Onnis Luque

Theresults of treatingpublicspacesthrough "breaks” can be seen in thedifferent blocks and theircapability of movement, as well as in betweentheirscales. Areaswhereactivities can be articulated by free transit, whichallowstounderstand and feelthefields of perception and action. Implosion, ratherthan a bang, highlightsthevegetationthatisslowlytakingoverthespace by creatingmicroclimates.

Preparatoria Nuevo Continente / Miguel Montor - Facade
© Onnis Luque

Thefloor lays over a thicker, receivingfloor, uponwhichthehighschool stands out withitsbuildingstructureuponbearingwalls, which at itsmaximumstructuralworkallow full use of it.

Preparatoria Nuevo Continente / Miguel Montor - Facade, Garden, Courtyard
© Onnis Luque

Thehorizontality and aridness of thecontextdeterminedtheearthy color of thehollowenameledbricks, used as themain material. Thestructure displays anintertwinedtexture, created by the series of openings and solidslabs, whichparticipate in thedynamicstructureconsisting of precast concrete girdersthatcorrespondtotheclassrooms, and pergolaslocated in the gaps thatmakegarden patios. Themodulation in thebuildingmakesitachievableto use a single type of partition, so doesthedetailing of thefloor.

Preparatoria Nuevo Continente / Miguel Montor - Windows, Facade
© Onnis Luque

Actingonwhatisclose, immediate, tactile, whatfirstattractsthesight, enablesustounderstandthetexture of time, and thedimensionsthat are beingmodified by theaction of thestudentsorotherpotentialvisitorstothebuilding . Thearchitecturethusachievestoblendwiththescenery and allowsthepossibility of changingtheprogram in thefuture, ifnecessary.

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Address:Heroico Colegio Militar 101, Jardines de Celaya 1 Ra Sección, 38080 Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico

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Cite: "Preparatoria Nuevo Continente / Miguel Montor" 23 Oct 2013. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/440403/preparatoria-nuevo-continente-miguel-montor> ISSN 0719-8884

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