Las Margaritas Social Center / Dellekamp Arquitectos + TOA Taller de Operaciones Ambientales + Comunidad de Aprendizaje

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The Las Margaritas Ejidal Center, located in the highlands of the San Luis Potosí desert, was a collaborative project between Dellekamp Architects, TOA, and the local community. Through workshops, we set out to design with, and not just for the community.

Courtesy of TOA Taller de Operaciones Ambientales

The inhabitants asked for: 1. A room in which to hold communal meetings and local parties; 2. A shop in which to sell the natural products of Asociación Flor del Desierto; 3. An Internet center and library; 4. Workshop rooms; and 5. A garden. 

Courtesy of TOA Taller de Operaciones Ambientales

We used local and traditional building techniques to reduce environmental impact, and we trained the population so they could improve and maintain their own homes. The buildings are positioned in a perimeter to protect the central area from strong winds and harsh desert conditions.

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Address:Las Margaritas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico

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Cite: "Las Margaritas Social Center / Dellekamp Arquitectos + TOA Taller de Operaciones Ambientales + Comunidad de Aprendizaje" [Centro Social Las Margaritas / Dellekamp Arquitectos + TOA Taller de Operaciones Ambientales + Comunidad de Aprendizaje] 04 Apr 2014. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/492794/las-margaritas-social-center-dellekamp-arquitectos-toa-taller-de-operaciones-ambientales-comunidad-de-aprendizaje> ISSN 0719-8884

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