![The Jazz Foundation / em-estudio - Windows](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/572f/b21c/e58e/ce4d/8300/00ae/newsletter/JAZZF-19.jpg?1462743567)
Text description provided by the architects. The project is born with the intention of creating a multidisciplinary cultural forum in which Jazz is the main exponent.
![The Jazz Foundation / em-estudio - Facade](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/572f/b2d7/e58e/ce4d/8300/00b4/newsletter/JAZZF-17.jpg?1462743755)
The building is located on Puerto Vallarta’s “Malecón” (boardwalk); it is built above an existing commercial building, giving the project a great ocean view. The access to The Jazz Foundation is on Morelos Street (perpendicular to “Malecón”) through a large wooden door that leads to a staircase that is contained in a double-height space full of natural light coming through a glass dome.
![The Jazz Foundation / em-estudio - Facade](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/572f/b22f/e58e/ced5/a800/0080/medium_jpg/JAZZF-26.jpg?1462743585)
The building façade is constructed with a concrete lattice that allows the flow of air and lets light in from the outside during the day, and works as a large light box at night. Openings are created in the façade to frame exterior views.
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The project is built with a light metal structure that holds the wooden roof, where the electrical and sound installations are visible, allowing the space to change and adapt to different events, performances and concerts.
![The Jazz Foundation / em-estudio - Table, Chair, Beam](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/572f/b271/e58e/ced5/a800/0082/newsletter/JAZZF-08.jpg?1462743652)
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![The Jazz Foundation / em-estudio - Table, Chair, Beam](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/572f/b1ac/e58e/ce4d/8300/00aa/newsletter/JAZZF-11.jpg?1462743455)
The main space, with a capacity of up to a hundred seated guests, is conformed by three main elements: a large bar made with concrete and wood; a terrace whose access is through a large window that frames the ocean; and, in the middle, a stage which is made of wooden staves and can be seen from anywhere in the room.
![The Jazz Foundation / em-estudio - Facade](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/572f/b331/e58e/ce4d/8300/00b7/medium_jpg/JAZZF-20.jpg?1462743844)