Tirrases Human Development Center

Tirrases Human Development Center
© Oscar Abarca

TIRRASES HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Luis Diego Barahona

ARCHITECTS
Luis Diego Barahona

MANUFACTURERS
Schindler, Extralum, Expocerámica, Construtec

PHOTOGRAPHS
Roberto D’Ambrosio, Oscar Abarca, Ingrid Johanning

AREA
27534.08 ft2

 YEAR
2018

LOCATION
Calle 41, Los Yoses Sur, San José, Costa Rica

CATEGORY
Community Center

Tirrases Human Development Center
© Oscar Abarca
Tirrases Human Development Center
© Ingrid Johanning

Text description provided by architect.

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

Tirrases Human Development Center
© Oscar Abarca
Tirrases Human Development Center
© Oscar Abarca

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.

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.

Tirrases Human Development Center
© Oscar Abarca
Tirrases Human Development Center
© Oscar Abarca

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

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

Tirrases Human Development Center
© Oscar Abarca
Tirrases Human Development Center
© Oscar Abarca

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

Tirrases Human Development Center
© Oscar Abarca
Tirrases Human Development Center
© Oscar Abarca


Tirrases Human Development Center
© Roberto D’Ambrosio
Tirrases Human Development Center
© Roberto D’Ambrosio
Tirrases Human Development Center
© Roberto D’Ambrosio
Tirrases Human Development Center
© Oscar Abarca


Tirrases Human Development Center
© Oscar Abarca
Tirrases Human Development Center
© Oscar Abarca
Tirrases Human Development Center
© Oscar Abarca
Tirrases Human Development Center
© Oscar Abarca
Tirrases Human Development Center
© Oscar Abarca
Tirrases Human Development Center
© Roberto D’Ambrosio


Tirrases Human Development Center
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Tirrases Human Development Center
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Tirrases Human Development Center
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Tirrases Human Development Center
Section 01
Tirrases Human Development Center
Section 02
Tirrases Human Development Center
Section 03