Universidad de Monterrey Master Plan
Universidad de Monterrey Master Plan
Aerial of the University showing the Gate of Creation area
Location Monterrey, Mexico Client Universidad de Monterrey Desarrollo Educational A.B.P. SWA Scope Master planning Size 247 acres Architects Tadao Ando Architects Ibarra Aragon Arquitectura
The project includes site design for one of the most significant architectural buildings in all of Latin America, the Gate of Creation, by Tadao Ando. This building for the art and design school has spaces for design, research, teaching and exhibition as well as 22 laboratories and workshops. The project plan focuses on improving the sustainability of the 247acre campus making the campus more walkable, and bikeable, designing a shift away from a vehicular orientation. Overall design strategies include the use of indigenous plant materials and natural water-retention and filtration for low maintenance landscaping. The project has LEED certification in progress for the Gate of Creation area.
SWA Group: www.swagroup.com
Aerial of the University showing the Gate of Creation area
Location Monterrey, Mexico Client Universidad de Monterrey Desarrollo Educational A.B.P. SWA Scope Master planning Size 247 acres Architects Tadao Ando Architects Ibarra Aragon Arquitectura
The project includes site design for one of the most significant architectural buildings in all of Latin America, the Gate of Creation, by Tadao Ando. This building for the art and design school has spaces for design, research, teaching and exhibition as well as 22 laboratories and workshops. The project plan focuses on improving the sustainability of the 247acre campus making the campus more walkable, and bikeable, designing a shift away from a vehicular orientation. Overall design strategies include the use of indigenous plant materials and natural water-retention and filtration for low maintenance landscaping. The project has LEED certification in progress for the Gate of Creation area.
SWA Group: www.swagroup.com
