Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica (CCA) for the Secretariat of Agrarian Territorial and Urban Development (SEDATU) comprehensive master plan This urban scheme for the city aims to revitalise key public areas the Community Development Centre (CDC) and the Recreational Park ‘El Campestre,’ to foster a dynamic urban environment Attributing to the goal of CCA’s master plan to enhance the significance of public spaces for the community, Mexican architect and founder of CCA Bernardo Quinzaños Oria renovated the existing courts and service areas and designed a new building within the facility The High-Performance Sports Complex features basketball and volleyball courts a skate park and a children’s play area a sequence of single and double-height covered walkways and pergolas forms the outer skin of the complex These corridors contribute to safe and inclusive pedestrian transit and connect various spaces to form a cohesive environment for visitors In a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity, the sports architecture employs orange-toned concrete—a nod to the regional quarry stone seen in the historic city of Jalpa de Méndez This choice of material not only celebrates local heritage but also complements the city's name derived from the Nahuatl phrase ‘Shal-pan,’ which means a place over sand it addresses the region’s climatic challenges by effectively reflecting heat and minimising moisture accumulation on the structure The heat is further mitigated through a large-span steel truss structure, supported by exposed concrete frames which provide extensive shade and a versatile environment for various activities This linear colonnade extends up to eight metres in height with columns measuring one metre by 25 centimetres while the roof stretches across a span of up to 48 metres To emphasise Mexico’s rich baseball heritage, a robust network of tubular tensioners holds ten exposed parasols to constitute the monolith concrete architecture of the Baseball Stadium Manuel Vargas Izquierdo The design team crafted the L-shaped canopies to provide shade for the stadium stands while the adjacent ramps are meticulously designed to ensure universal accessibility throughout the facility Simran is a young architect and writer captivated by exploration and transformation Her work combines a deep appreciation for design with a fascination for how spaces and stories shape our lives When not immersed in writing or architectural projects she can be found scaling mountains or stargazing From vernacular knowledge to modern sustainability Middle Eastern pavilions serve as living archives of architectural thought offering fresh frameworks for global adoption STIR engages with the curators of the Togo Oman and Qatar pavilions—debuting at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025—on representation the book presents a fictional story depicting algorithms exercising control over humans and how this affects the built environment Tipnis shares how the toolbox democratises the practice of restoration via DIY resources to repair tangible urban heritage made of common building materials Exclusive preview for subscribers. 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With the aim of revitalizing public life in Jalpa de Méndez, Tabasco, an urban master plan was designed for SEDATU, renewing the city's most representative public spaces, including the High-Performance Sports Complex and the Baseball Stadium Manuel Vargas Izquierdo. A covered corridor connects the complex, ensuring safe pedestrian transit between these vibrant and inclusive spaces, which offer a variety of sports and recreational activities. © Jaime NavarroIn the Sports Complex, the existing courts and service areas were remodeled, and a new building was designed to house basketball and volleyball courts, as well as rooms for practicing karate and judo. Additionally, a skate park and a children's play area were built in the outdoor space. © Jaime NavarroThe Baseball Stadium Manuel Vargas Izquierdo consists of ten exposed concrete umbrellas, supported both visually and structurally by a series of tubular tensioners. These umbrellas provide shade to the stadium stands, where side ramps were designed to offer universal access to the complex. the complex features natural cross-ventilation as well as rainwater collection and harvesting systems You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Architecture studio Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica (CCA) has designed the renovation of the sports centre and baseball stadium in Jalpa de Méndez in Tabasco state The new sports centre is located on the same plot as its predecessor.The project has two buildings where hybrid spaces are generated between interior/exterior in which ventilation flows without obstacles due to the lack of glazing The project has porticoed and cantilevered corridors that provide shaded spaces which help combat the high temperatures of the region and protect in case of rain Project description by Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica (CCA)With the aim of revitalizing public life in Jalpa de Méndez an urban master plan was designed for SEDATU renewing the city's most representative public spaces including the High-Performance Sports Complex and the Baseball Stadium Manuel Vargas Izquierdo ensuring safe pedestrian transit between these vibrant and inclusive spaces which offer a variety of sports and recreational activities.In the Sports Complex the existing courts and service areas were remodeled and a new building was designed to house basketball and volleyball courts as well as rooms for practicing karate and judo a skate park and a children's play area were built in the outdoor space.Manuel Vargas Izquierdo Stadium & High-Performance Sports Center by CCA Photograph by Jaime Navarro.Regarding the structural solution applied in the Sports Complex a consistent and functional structure was sought Exposed concrete brackets were chosen to support a steel truss structure This structure creates shaded areas and open spaces allowing users to participate in activities comfortably regardless of the weather.The Baseball Stadium Manuel Vargas Izquierdo consists of ten exposed concrete umbrellas supported both visually and structurally by a series of tubular tensioners These umbrellas provide shade to the stadium stands where side ramps were designed to offer universal access to the complex.Manuel Vargas Izquierdo Stadium & High-Performance Sports Center by CCA Photograph by Jaime Navarro.The complex is conceived so that the project itself is the structure evoking the color of the regional quarry stone present in the balustrade of the main arcade in the historic center of Jalpa de Méndez This choice also responds to the region's climate reflecting heat and preventing moisture accumulation Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica (CCA). Lead architect.- Bernardo Quinzaños Jaime Navarro. Archive Architecture In a bid to breathe new life into the community spaces of Jalpa de Méndez, Mexico an ambitious urban master plan was crafted by the architects at Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica (CCA) This transformative initiative encompassed the renovation of three key public areas: the High-Performance Sports Center the Recreational Park ‘El Campestre,’ and the focal point of our discussion This cultural and educational hub exemplifies CCA’s commitment to providing more inclusive development opportunities for the local community enhancing the visual experience from within the building while providing a lush space for community activities CCA transforms public spaces through an urban master plan including the Community Development Center a distinctive feature of these historical structures take center stage in the contemporary design these arches facilitate air circulation and the influx of natural light enhancing the building’s interior environment the ‘habitable sculpture’ includes workshops the team at fosters an authentic exchange of knowledge with the local community By integrating design technologies with traditional artisanal processes the architects embedded a new language into the constructive memory of the Tabasco landscape monumental concrete panels punctuated with semicircular arches create an urban oasis the architecture fosters a microclimate and a vibrant central garden for diverse activities semicircular arches offer a modern reinterpretation of Mexico’s architectural history orange-toned concrete reflects the regional quarry’s balustrade in Jalpa de Méndez’s historic center the construction process blends contemporary design technologies with local craft project title: Community Development Center architecture: Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica (CCA) | @cca.mx happening now! partnering with antonio citterio, AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function, but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style, context, and personal expression. Text description provided by the architects. With the aim of revitalizing the public life of Jalpa de Méndez, Tabasco, an urban master plan was designed for SEDATU, which renovated three of the city's most representative public spaces: the High-Performance Sports Center, the Community Development Center (CDC), and the Recreational Park "El Campestre". The Community Development Center (CDC) is a cultural and educational space that offers more inclusive development opportunities for the local community. © Jaime NavarroThe design offers a modern reinterpretation of the ancient conventual structures that characterize Mexican architectural history. The semicircular arches present in the structure represent a contemporary update that not only contributes to the architectural design but also favors air circulation and the entry of natural light into the interior of the building.  © Jaime NavarroThe construction allowed for an authentic exchange of knowledge with the local community, merging design technologies with artisanal processes to integrate a new language into the constructive memory of the Tabasco landscape.  © Jaime NavarroBy employing local workers, different construction knowledge was intertwined, strengthening the connection of the work with the Tabasco landscape. The participatory process led to a new constructive language, instilling a sense of achievement, pride, and identity in the local community.  the Community Development Center "La Guadalupe" is a project that seeks to promote participation and social and cultural development in the community of Jalpa de Méndez The project was part of the Urban Improvement program of SEDATU in Jalpa de Méndez CCA | Bernardo Quinzaños El Campestre Recreational Park & Community Development Center revitalizes public life in Jalpa de Méndez, Mexico Developed as part of SEDATU’s Urban Improvement Program the project introduces a sculptural pavilion for cultural events and a multi-functional center for learning and social engagement Initial assessments revealed that public spaces were in a significant state of neglect and there was a pronounced lack of social assistance facilities at all levels in the area The intervention aimed to enhance living conditions reduce the deficit of equipment and public spaces the El Campestre Recreational Park has become a vital space for community interaction and entertainment with a crossed-arch structure that hosts several of the city’s concerts and exhibitions This versatile space has become a key gathering point ideal for both informal activities and major celebrations the public space program was designed to integrate with the pavilion’s iconic sequence of arches and columns connecting various sports areas and providing a habitable refuge in Tabasco’s tropical the stepped concrete base functions as seating for spectators of sporting events evoking the regional cantera stone found in the balustrades of the main arcade in the historic center CCA | Bernardo Quinzaños completes El Campestre Recreational Park & Community Development Center The construction process facilitated an authentic exchange of knowledge with the local community blending modern design technologies with artisanal processes to enrich the constructive memory of Tabasco’s landscape diverse construction techniques were interwoven strengthening the project’s connection to its surroundings This participatory process gave rise to a new architectural language while fostering a sense of accomplishment developed as part of SEDATU’s Urban Improvement Program the project introduces a pavilion for cultural events and a multi-functional center for learning and social engagement the central pavilion is a sculptural presence and a functional venue orange pigmented concrete evokes the regional cantera stone found in the main arcade in the historic center name: Complex El Campestre Recreational Park & Community Development Center architect: CCA | Bernardo Quinzaños | @cca.mx lead architect: Bernardo Quinzaños design team: Andrés Suárez TRASGO: José Fernando Orozco González designboom has received this project from our DIY submissions feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here. 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