Amsterdam Building
via designboom.com | photos © Jorge Hernandez de la Garza
Architect Jorge Hernandez de la Garza has completed a large six storey apartment complex in Mexico city’s Condesa district. named ‘The ámsterdam building’, the structure is surrounded by examples of art deco architecture dating from the 1920s and 30s. This context is referenced in the staggered façade, finished with the same concrete cladding as its neighbors. In addition, the design team were keen to ensure that the height of the dwelling remained consistent with the area.
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