Angas Kipa, an architectural firm that's based in the city of Chiclayo in Peru, has shown how innovative and fresh architectural thinking can be used to turn neglected buildings into spectacular architectural examples with its rejuvenation of the Cabrera Building.
Situated in a historic central neighborhood in Chiclayo, the original building was abandoned and crumbling when Angas Kipa got involved. The architectural firm managed to install vertical gardens that peek out of a perforated facade, giving the building a green and lively exterior. This garden facade also enables sunlight and air to flood the building.
Transformed into a modern new office and home, this once neglected building is an exemplar of how intelligent design can be used to breathe new life into abandoned structures.
Image Credit: Angas Kipa
What's Driving This Trend
- Vertical Garden Facades
- Opportunity for architects and designers to incorporate vertical gardens in building designs for sustainable, eco-friendly and visually appealing exteriors.
- Building Rejuvenation
- Opportunity for companies to specialize in renovating and rejuvenating abandoned buildings to create new spaces for living or working.
- Perforated Facade Architecture
- Opportunity for architects to incorporate modern, innovative and functional perforated facades in building designs for better ventilation and energy efficiency.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture
- Opportunity for architecture firms to specialize in sustainable and eco-friendly building designs that incorporate vertical garden facades and perforated facades.
- Real Estate
- Opportunity for real estate developers to invest in and renovate abandoned buildings for commercial or residential use.
- Urban Planning
- Opportunity for urban planners to identify and revitalize neglected areas by incorporating innovative architectural designs to create visually appealing and sustainable buildings that improve quality of life.
