The Corporative Campus in Cancún is conceived as a horizontal landmark that opens toward the Caribbean horizon while embracing a lush interior courtyard. The architecture is defined by two dynamic, angular wings that appear to slide past each other, framing a central void that operates as the social and climatic heart of the complex. Large overhanging roofs, sharp edges and transparent façades emphasize lightness and horizontality, creating a corporate environment strongly connected with its tropical context.
The project balances iconic presence along the urban front with a more intimate internal world of vegetation, terraces and water. The composition is guided by the idea of a “floating garden campus,” where workspaces are visually extended into exterior platforms and green balconies, dissolving conventional boundaries between interior office life and the surrounding landscape.
The building is organized as an elongated bar parallel to the main access road, with its most expressive façade facing the city. The massing steps back toward the interior patio, generating a sequence of terraced levels that reduce the perceived scale and allow natural light to penetrate deeply into the complex. This strategy creates a clear front–back relationship: an urban, representative face and a more relaxed, garden-oriented side.
The angular planes of the envelope, particularly the sloping end wall and pronounced roof, function as a volumetric gesture that anchors the campus in the landscape. The elevated access canopy and recessed ground floor give the impression that the upper volumes float above a shaded plinth, easing pedestrian circulation and separating vehicular flows from the main corporate lobby.
The architectural expression relies on a controlled palette of white, glass and dark metallic elements, producing a contemporary, almost aerodynamic aesthetic. Continuous curtain-wall façades provide panoramic views while mirroring the sky and surrounding greenery, visually lightening the mass. White, sharply cut slabs define horizontal lines and deep eaves, giving rhythm to the composition and providing essential sun protection.
Vertical wooden or metal screens appear in selected zones, such as the main elevation, adding texture and a sense of warmth. These lattices filter light, protect from direct solar gains and contribute to a more intimate scale when perceived from the interior. Planters integrated into slab edges and terraces soften the geometry and introduce a constant dialogue between the built envelope and vegetation.
The campus is structured around an open-air courtyard that acts as a central plaza. Circulation balconies and bridges overlook this void, encouraging visual connectivity between departments and promoting informal encounters. Office floors are arranged as flexible, open-plan plates along the perimeter, benefitting from abundant natural light and dual orientations.
Vertical circulation cores are strategically placed to optimize evacuation routes and distribute flows between parking, lobby and work levels. A generous drop-off zone under a projecting volume provides a sheltered transition from exterior to interior. Roof terraces and intermediate decks operate as breakout spaces, offering outdoor meeting areas and rest zones that complement formal offices and conference rooms.
The landscape strategy reinforces the sensation of a tropical campus rather than a conventional office block. Dense ground-level planting, elevated gardens and palm trees on terraces create multiple green layers that visually connect to the surrounding jungle and coastal environment. The courtyard is designed as a microclimate with abundant shade, water reflections and native species adapted to the Yucatán peninsula.
Generous glazing and sliding openings link interior common areas directly with exterior decks, encouraging users to occupy the outdoor environment throughout the day. The result is a work setting that privileges natural light, cross-ventilation potential and constant visual contact with vegetation, supporting employee wellbeing and productivity.
The architectural form itself is a primary environmental device. The deep overhangs and inclined façades are calculated to reduce direct solar radiation on glazing, mitigating cooling loads in Cancún’s warm-humid climate. The courtyard configuration favors cross-ventilation corridors, promoting natural air movement and reducing dependence on mechanical systems in semi-open areas.
High-performance glazing, shading louvers and insulated roof assemblies contribute to thermal efficiency, while the extensive green areas help combat the heat island effect and enhance stormwater retention. The planting scheme prioritizes native and low-maintenance species, decreasing irrigation requirements. Roof terraces are envisioned as potential locations for photovoltaic panels, while the structural and spatial grid is designed to allow future adaptation of interior layouts, extending the building’s life cycle and improving its long-term sustainability profile.
The Corporative Campus in Cancún is conceived as a horizontal landmark that opens toward the Caribbean horizon while embracing a lush interior courtyard. The architecture is defined by two dynamic, angular wings that appear to slide past each other, framing a central void that operates as the social and climatic heart of the complex. Large overhanging roofs, sharp edges and transparent façades emphasize lightness and horizontality, creating a corporate environment strongly connected with its tropical context.
The project balances iconic presence along the urban front with a more intimate internal world of vegetation, terraces and water. The composition is guided by the idea of a “floating garden campus,” where workspaces are visually extended into exterior platforms and green balconies, dissolving conventional boundaries between interior office life and the surrounding landscape.
The building is organized as an elongated bar parallel to the main access road, with its most expressive façade facing the city. The massing steps back toward the interior patio, generating a sequence of terraced levels that reduce the perceived scale and allow natural light to penetrate deeply into the complex. This strategy creates a clear front–back relationship: an urban, representative face and a more relaxed, garden-oriented side.
The angular planes of the envelope, particularly the sloping end wall and pronounced roof, function as a volumetric gesture that anchors the campus in the landscape. The elevated access canopy and recessed ground floor give the impression that the upper volumes float above a shaded plinth, easing pedestrian circulation and separating vehicular flows from the main corporate lobby.
The architectural expression relies on a controlled palette of white, glass and dark metallic elements, producing a contemporary, almost aerodynamic aesthetic. Continuous curtain-wall façades provide panoramic views while mirroring the sky and surrounding greenery, visually lightening the mass. White, sharply cut slabs define horizontal lines and deep eaves, giving rhythm to the composition and providing essential sun protection.
Vertical wooden or metal screens appear in selected zones, such as the main elevation, adding texture and a sense of warmth. These lattices filter light, protect from direct solar gains and contribute to a more intimate scale when perceived from the interior. Planters integrated into slab edges and terraces soften the geometry and introduce a constant dialogue between the built envelope and vegetation.
The campus is structured around an open-air courtyard that acts as a central plaza. Circulation balconies and bridges overlook this void, encouraging visual connectivity between departments and promoting informal encounters. Office floors are arranged as flexible, open-plan plates along the perimeter, benefitting from abundant natural light and dual orientations.
Vertical circulation cores are strategically placed to optimize evacuation routes and distribute flows between parking, lobby and work levels. A generous drop-off zone under a projecting volume provides a sheltered transition from exterior to interior. Roof terraces and intermediate decks operate as breakout spaces, offering outdoor meeting areas and rest zones that complement formal offices and conference rooms.
The landscape strategy reinforces the sensation of a tropical campus rather than a conventional office block. Dense ground-level planting, elevated gardens and palm trees on terraces create multiple green layers that visually connect to the surrounding jungle and coastal environment. The courtyard is designed as a microclimate with abundant shade, water reflections and native species adapted to the Yucatán peninsula.
Generous glazing and sliding openings link interior common areas directly with exterior decks, encouraging users to occupy the outdoor environment throughout the day. The result is a work setting that privileges natural light, cross-ventilation potential and constant visual contact with vegetation, supporting employee wellbeing and productivity.
The architectural form itself is a primary environmental device. The deep overhangs and inclined façades are calculated to reduce direct solar radiation on glazing, mitigating cooling loads in Cancún’s warm-humid climate. The courtyard configuration favors cross-ventilation corridors, promoting natural air movement and reducing dependence on mechanical systems in semi-open areas.
High-performance glazing, shading louvers and insulated roof assemblies contribute to thermal efficiency, while the extensive green areas help combat the heat island effect and enhance stormwater retention. The planting scheme prioritizes native and low-maintenance species, decreasing irrigation requirements. Roof terraces are envisioned as potential locations for photovoltaic panels, while the structural and spatial grid is designed to allow future adaptation of interior layouts, extending the building’s life cycle and improving its long-term sustainability profile.
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60022, Glencoe, Illinois
United States