Music School
Educational Architecture | Academic work
N.Pompeya CABA | Argentina
The location of the building within New Pompeya, a neighborhood characterized by its easy accessibility and the presence of essential public facilities such as school and hospitals, lends itself to the notion that's this area holds significant potential as a new urban center of public nature, serving the needs of its particular city sector. To realize this vision, a strategic plan has been devised to merge the project block with that of the neighboring working-class community, thereby conceptualizing a larger block that establishes spatial continuity across the same ground level, seamlessly integrating the new building into its surroundings.
The school building , spanning a length of 100 meters, is intelligently positioned along the periphery of Lynch Street, deliberately avoiding the existing vegetation and creating a fresh public square that bridges the building and the working-class neighborhood.
The ground floor has been designed to accommodate a public program that remains operational for a significant portion of the day, fostering an environment of constant activity that harmoniously interacts with the adjacent new public space.
Moving to the upper floors, one side of the building is dedicated to classrooms and workshops, incorporating a system that allows for natural ventilation and ample illumination through interior patios. On the opposite side, a two story auditorium is situated. A distinctive feature throughout all floors is the perimeter circulation design, facilitating ease of movement throughout the entire structure. This arrangement effectively isolates the program from external influences, a feature that significantly enhances the school's acoustic environment.
The circulation area that faces Lynch Street is equipped with storage spaces in relation to the classrooms and workshops, while on the side facing the new square, the main circulation pathway is prominently located.
Regarding construction, the building materializes with a consistent metal structure on all floors, with its modular configuration enclosing the program while preserving an open perimeter circulation. This results in a lightweight, dry-built construction.
In terms of the facade, the school's design consciously aims to contrast with its immediate environment, presenting a uniform exterior that accentuates the building's inherent architectural purity. Polycarbonate is chosen as the primary enclosure material, capable of adapting to varying weather conditions. During winter, the school remains enclosed, providing protection against the cold akin to a greenhouse effect, while in summer, it can be opened to function as a large semi-covered space.
