Stairs as a Key Design Element in 15 Works of Mexican Architecture

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Stairways are central to access and mobility within a space, and yet, they often take a backseat to other elements of design within a work of architecture. However, Mexican firm PRODUCTORA has put them at the forefront of many of their projects, notably the Teopanzolco Cultural Center.

This and many other examples from around the world demonstrate how stairs can be integrated into a project using a wide variety of materials and design techniques. A while back, our Brazilian team covered several projects that illustrate the role stairways play in design. In this article, we will highlight several stair-centric Mexican works, from public spaces to schools to houses, to once again demonstrate how stairways shape and influence spaces.

Planta y Oficinas Doxsteel Fasteners Manufacturing Mexico / Vieyra Arquitectos

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Bautista House / PRODUCTORA. Image © Jaime Navarro

Casa Lomas II / Paola Calzada Arquitectos

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Lomas II House / Paola Calzada Arquitectos. Image © Jaime Navarro

Bautista House / PRODUCTORA

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Bautista House / PRODUCTORA. Image © Onnis Luque

Polyforum Siqueiros Galleries / BNKR

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Entrepinos / Taller Hector Barroso

Floating House / Talleresque

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Floating House / Talleresque. Image © Studio Chirika

SMA-GSM Offices / Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos

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SMA-GSM Offices / Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos. Image © Rafael Gamo

Teopanzolco Cultural Center / Isaac Broid + PRODUCTORA

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Teopanzolco Cultural Center / Isaac Broid + PRODUCTORA. Image © Jaime Navarro

SONATA / Arkham Projects

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SONATA / Arkham Projects. Image © Tamara Uribe

CENTRO / TEN Arquitectos

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CENTRO / TEN Arquitectos. Image © Luis Gordoa

Escuela de Iniciación Artística / ORIGEN 19º41'53'' N

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Escuela de Iniciación Artística / ORIGEN 19º41'53'' N. Image © Luis Gordoa

Emiliano Zapata Building / HGR Arquitectos

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Emiliano Zapata House / HGR Arquitectos. Image © Diana Arnau

Carpa Olivera / Colectivo Urbano

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Carpa Olivera / Colectivo Urbano. Image © Onnis Luque

Pórtico Palmeto Building / TACO taller de arquitectura contextual

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Pórtico Palmeto Building / TACO taller de arquitectura contextual. Image © Leo Espinosa

Teotitlán del Valle Cultural Center / PRODUCTORA

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Teotitlán del Valle Cultural Center / PRODUCTORA. Image © LGM Studio - Luis Gallardo

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Cite: Arellano, Mónica. "Stairs as a Key Design Element in 15 Works of Mexican Architecture " [15 obras en México en donde las escaleras son una pieza clave en el diseño arquitectónico] 27 Sep 2020. ArchDaily. (Trans. Johnson, Maggie) Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/947990/stairs-as-a-key-design-element-in-15-works-of-mexican-architecture> ISSN 0719-8884

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