“ARTZ is more than just a project; it is a space that improves the city and, consequently, the quality of life of its users.” —Javier Sordo Madaleno Bringas

As the development is built on volcanic rock characteristic of the area, the project’s forms express tectonic geometries that reference the geological features of the terrain. The volumes evoke layered strata of earth, aesthetically arranged to organize the various levels and functions of the architectural program.

The original perimeter of the site is lined with large, mature trees, which have been preserved by setting the complex back toward the interior, creating a green buffer that insulates against noise and honors the natural surroundings. A perimeter road around the development will be constructed to avoid disrupting traffic on the surrounding avenues, to provide services to the project’s different components, and to access the shared six-level underground parking facility.

With the intention of enhancing the surrounding context, the ARTZ Pedregal complex donates to Mexico City a depressed tunnel along Anillo Periférico. This significant urban contribution will greatly improve vehicular flow by enabling return lanes along the avenue and offering additional access points from both the first and second levels of the roadway.