University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase

University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
© Carlos Naranjo

UNIVERSITY CULTURAL CENTER ROGELIO SALMONA – FIRST PHASE

Rogelio Salmona

LOCATION
Manizales, Colombia

ARCHITECTS
Rogelio Salmona

CATEGORY
University

AREA
12400.0 m2

MANUFACTURERS
Argos, CASAGRES, Etex Colombia, Gyplac, Muma

CONSTRUCTION
Diego Tamayo Serna

STRUCTURAL CONSTRUCTION
Josué Galvis

PROMOTOR
Universidad de Caldas

SECURITY, DATTA AND VOICE
Gabriel Eugenio Tobón

ELECTRIC DESIGN
Alberto Salazar (preliminar studies), Gabriel Eugenio Tobón

ACOUSTIC ENGINEERING
A.D.T

HYDRAULIC AND SANITARY DESIGN 
JB Ingeniería. Ricardo Forero

BIOCLIMATIC
Jorge Ramírez

ILUMINATION
Rogelio Salmona S.A

AUDIT
Jorge Mejía Arango

DESIGN TEAM
Fernando Amado Zarate, Diego Alejandro Ferro Martínez

ARCHITECTS IN CHARGE
Rogelio Salmona, Maria Elvira Madriñan

GROUND STUDIES
Geotécnicos SAS, Ing. Ignacio Lopéz Villa, Quasar Ingenieros Consultores y Cia Ltda. Ing. Jorge Alonso Aristizabal.

PHOTOGRAPHS
Maria Elvira Madriñan, Dominic Dudley, Mauricio Diaz Gomez, AOB, Carlos Naranjo, Gabriel Ossa, Juan Camilo Jaramillo, Luis Miguel Martinez, Luis Suarez Sierra

University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
© Dominic Dudley
University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
© Dominic Dudley

Text description provided by architect.

Is the most important cultural project of the central region of Colombia.

University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
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University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
© Dominic Dudley

It is Located in Manizales, one of the principal cities of the coffee zone of the country, with a oblation of 500.00 habitants.

The project enhanced the university's cultural life and also citizenship, promoting innovation, investigation, and education through visual arts and the use of new technologies.

The building also offers a place for social integration on a metropolitan and regional scale.

University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
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University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
© Dominic Dudley
University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
© Dominic Dudley

In a place characterized by its pronounced inclines and views of the mountainous region, the project responds to the topographical conditions of the terrain.

The project was situated longitudinally in the only flat section of the area to avoid excavations and save considerable time in construction.

The playground acts as a central area and meeting point for the rest of the building.

University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
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University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
© Dominic Dudley
University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
© Dominic Dudley

And with that, a vital role in strengthening the community and its existing geography.

The proposed landscape contributes to the enrichment and strength of the principal ecological structure, giving the city a new identity and ambiance.

The program of the Cultural Center is composed of a large library, science center, an auditorium with a capacity of 180, a cafeteria, an exhibition room, an open-air auditorium, a conservatory, offices, and meeting rooms needed for administration and cultural activities.

University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
© Maria Elvira Madriñan
University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
© Maria Elvira Madriñan

In the future, a theater with a capacity of 600 with complementary services for the conservatory will be built.

The primary materials of the Cultural Center are concrete and brick. Local companies of the region performed numerous studies to find the warmest concrete and brick colors.

University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
© Dominic Dudley
University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
© Maria Elvira Madriñan

In the project, contemporary construction techniques were incorporated to highlight the high quality of craftsmanship.

With the brick, versatility and material richness were valued, while with concrete, the structure was the primary focus.

Like with music, the walls and structure were composed of rhythms, cadences, and silences.

University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
© AOB
University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
© AOB

The building is a response to the site and contributes to the enrichment of cultural life and social integration, not only in Manizales but the entire coffee region.

University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
© Dominic Dudley
University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
© Luis Suarez Sierra


University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
© Luis Miguel Martinez
University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
© Dominic Dudley
University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
© Dominic Dudley
University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
© Dominic Dudley
University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
© Dominic Dudley
University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
© Maria Elvira Madriñan
University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
© Dominic Dudley
University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
© Mauricio Diaz Gomez
University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
© Dominic Dudley


University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
Section A-A'
University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
Section B-B'
University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
Section F-F'


University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
Diagram
University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
Diagram


University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
Floor Plan
University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
Floor Plans
University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
General Floor Plan
University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
Site Map


University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
Elevation
University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
South Elevation


University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
Library South Facade
University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
Planta Formaleta Placa


University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
Detail
University Cultural Center Rogelio Salmona – First Phase
Detail