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TIRRASES HUMAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNAL CENTER | LDB ARQUITECTURA

Tirrases, Costa Rica

Description provided by LDB Arquitectura. The Center is presented as a new convergence and social interaction focus, directed to increase the human development of Tirrases.

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It is located between La Cometa Building and Las Mercedes Pedestrian Walkway, and it is a three-story building that hosts a children’s library, classrooms, and workshops.

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The project is linked to the place and encourages flexible use of internal space, which is organized through a central area with abundant light and wide visuals.

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Specific use areas are balanced with internal patios, external squares and a stairway that works as a small amphitheater.

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The whole project is based on the ideal use of the site and optimization of economic resource.

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Built with quality materials, the building is expected to demand low maintenance and have prolonged durability.

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Credits

Project Manager: Municipality of Curridabat Executing Unit: Costa Rica-Canadá Foundation Financing: Ministry of Housing and Human Settlements, Mortgage Housing Bank (BANHVI) Architectural Design: Luis Diego Barahona Collaborator: Karina Vindas Structural Engineering: FSA Ingeniería & Arquitectura Electromechanical Engineering: FSA Electromecánica