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arrival to guadalajara, mexico
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our first visit: the collective center of imdec (by colectivo bma)
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amazing modular building, built by volunteers in 4 days, with few resources other than knowledge & local materials
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director and architects of interdisciplinar colectivo bma
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lots of bold solutions on nature integration, deep understanding of organic architecture
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steps to 2nd floor of community building
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natural materials: mud, water, plants --> knowledge to transform
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talking to one of the architects of colectivo bma who built the community center
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con los creadores del edificio de alojamiento/reunión de imdec, en las afueras de guadalajara, méxico
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2nd floor of bma community building
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deck on 2nd floor
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the 2nd floor includes rooms for classes/workshops, meetings/activities
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caressing the work: easy to build (with knowledge), easy to care for/repare
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one of the flooring textures
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the center oversees the barranca de huentitán (a true canyon north of guadalajara, jalisco)
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small annex to house visitors
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this small housing annex follows same philosophy & techniques
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low budget, big results: local building techniques and materials + proper planning (& lots of help)
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the annex
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integrated living tree
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the central community building
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both innovative & traditional layer for the building: a climatic green cover
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celosía de carrizo: the perimeter is covered with a lattice wall made of interlaced reed
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community space under main meeting room
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from ground floor
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space between lattice wall & window
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the weather in the area is pleasant all year round (due to winds, altitude, etc.)
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hallway
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structure uses concrete and ancient techniques (bahareque)
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interlaced reed
