Gimnasio Polifuncional de Tizimín

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The commission to construct a Multifunctional Gymnasium intended to revitalize an old sports complex in Tizimín, Yucatán, derived in the proposal for a habitable sculpture—a symbol for the complex itself. Two truncated cylinders, which impact one another, host a multi-purpose court with seating for 550 spectators, alongside a module for complementary services like restrooms and locker rooms.

Tizimín is a hot city, with four months of annual rainfall and dominant winds coming from the northeast and southeast. The Gymnasium responds to these local conditions by creating a naturally shaded and ventilated space, thereby eliminating the need for costly climate control systems.

Client

State Government

Project type

Sports, Health, Recreation & Public Services

Location

Tizimín, Yucatán, México

Built area

4,442

Year(s)

1999-2000

Participants

Enrique Duarte A.
Víctor Cruz D.
Hernán Mendoza O.
Eridani Magaña

Collaborators

Construction: CUBIC
Photography: Roberto Cárdenas C; Hernán Mendoza O.

Awards & Publications

- CEMEX works Award for Architectural Design, 2001.