Mezcal Distillery / estudio ALA

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Jiquilpan de Juárez, Mexico
  • Architects: José Luis Elenes, Diana Laura Martínez
  • Structural Design: VIGALAM
  • Structural Design And Civil Works: CeroMotion
  • MEP: HIDROELECT
  • City: Jiquilpan de Juárez
  • Country: Mexico
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Text description provided by the architects. Rethinking Industial Environments: Integrating Culture, Tradition, and Sustainability. This industrial building draws inspiration from the local culture, traditional mezcal distilleries, and the vernacular wooden architecture of Michoacán, where exposed structural timber offers a tactile experience.

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Adjacent to the building, we designed a bio-pond and a botanical garden. The water reservoir serves as the firefighting system for the plant, replacing the need for water stored tanks.

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The client played a crucial role in the project, emphasizing from the early stages that the building should have minimal environmental impact.

Mezcal Distillery / estudio ALA - Interior Photography, Wood
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By integrating contemporary techniques and materials such as CLT and ceramic bricks, we aim to elevate the experience for both workers and visitors, fostering a sense of familiarity in their daily interactions with the space.

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Address:Jiquilpan de Juárez, Mexico

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Cite: "Mezcal Distillery / estudio ALA" [Vinata de Mezcal / estudio ALA] 14 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1025485/mezcal-distillery-estudio-ala> ISSN 0719-8884

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