Lamped wooden beams and gray bricks make an expansion of an artisan mezcal production facility In Michoacan, MexicoBy local practice Estudio Ella,
Estudio Ella Extension is designed for an existing feature that produces small batches of the mazal – an alcohol made of agave plant, similar to a tequila but with a specific smokey taste.
Building – known as a palanak – is located between agave regions and combines a large production area, worker dining areas, recreational places and more, which is arranged in a long linear format.
“Traditional mazes are small in distillery scale,” said Estudio Ala. “We demanded lack of human scale and avoid the monument found in industrial places.”
The new cross-lminated timber structure creates a truss that supports the offset, overlapping the picked roofs, while the sides were left open.
Two separate areas are defined by a change in levels in levels where roof aircraft are found, and adjust different stages of the production process.
“Through a series of platforms, we demanded to establish a relationship between the building and the existing topography, integrated into the landscape and extended the experience for workers and visitors,” said Estudio Ala.
Once the agave is harvested, the heart of a plant called Pina is redeemed in the underground pit oven, then crushed to extract the juice.
This liquid is then fermented in large vats, which is carved into the lower level floor in this palene.
Fluid liquid is distilled twice in wood or clay paintings to focus alcohol and refine the taste.
After distillation, some mezcal are aged in the wooden barrels, which are partially buried in the upper level, resulting in a deep soul called Añejo.
Steps made of gray bricks follow the slope of the site and lead in convenience in various intervals.
More bricks ring the vats like a pit and make patterns on the floor, while in the outer areas also make simple tree—to-benches.
The studio said, “There were some functioning participation design workshops implemented.” “We demanded to read and understand the source of this region, project.”
On the north side is a reservoir that creates a microclimate for convenience, which helps to cross and cool the interior for prevailing winds-reduces the requirement of a HVAC system.
In the south, a botanical garden is fitted with indigenous species to create a habitat for wildlife.
It is irrigated with the channel for soil by a gutter system with a rainwater, as well as for the remaining treatment of water production.
The architects said, “Water for the plant’s fire safety system, which is usually stored in tanks, was replaced by a bio-pond.” “This infrastructure provides ecological services, enhancing local flora and organisms.”
Located in Guidaljara, Estudio Ala was founded by Architects Armida Fernandez and Luis Enrique Flores, and Decision Awards 2022 Shortalist for Architecture Studio of the Year,
Firm’s previous projects are included El paradido hotel With roofs with the walls and roof of the earth on the Baja Peninsula, and A Terracotta chapel Maxican Tequila made in factory.
Is by photography Cesar bejar,
Project Credit:
Architecture Firm: Estudio Ala | Armida Fernandez and Luis Enric Floors
Associate: Diana Martinez, Jose Louis Elens, Benjamin Orozco
Structural Design: Seromoshan, Vigalam
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