Mexican architecture studio Productora restores an industrial concrete complex that once functioned as a textile factory into a series of art studios with a new office in Mexico City. The studio has been slowly working on the project whilst also inhabiting it. It is dubbed 'Laguna' and now over 20 other companies have moved into the complex as well.
The interiors were the main focus leaving the outer part generally untouched with a concrete exterior. Jozz Gómez, one of Laguna's coordinator tells Dezeen that "It started to bring more employment, but also changed the neighbourhood. It was known to be a very dangerous neighbourhood, but after the project started, you can see foreigners, students, and young people walking around the streets."
Image Credit: Productora, Camila Cossio, Pablo Manjarrez
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Industrial Complex Restoration
- Productora restores an industrial textile factory into art studios, showcasing the trend of repurposing old buildings for creative spaces.
- Multifunctional Art Studios
- The conversion of the textile factory into art studios highlights the trend of creating flexible spaces that can accommodate various forms of artistic expression.
- Revitalization of Neighborhoods
- The restoration of the textile factory contributes to the trend of transforming once-dangerous areas into vibrant, inclusive communities.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- The restoration of the textile factory presents opportunities for architects to showcase their skills in repurposing industrial spaces.
- Art
- The establishment of art studios in the converted textile factory creates new opportunities for artists to showcase their work in unique settings.
- Urban Development
- The revitalization of the neighborhood through the restoration of the textile factory opens up possibilities for urban developers to transform neglected areas into thriving cultural hubs.
