at 103

Profile of at 103

Business Name

at 103

Location

Mexico

Services

Architecture

Website

http://www.at103.net

Principal(s)

Julio Amezcua (1974)

• 2001 Columbia University, New York, N.Y.
• 1999 Universidad Anahuac, Mexico City, Bachelor in Architecture, Special Honors

Francisco Pardo (1974)

• 2000 Columbia University, New York, N.Y.
• 1998 Universidad Anahuac, Mexico City, Bachelor in Architecture

Philosophy

The fast technological unfolding that ruled the last decades has caused designers to reflect on its creative processes, leading them to fortify multidisciplinary work.

Founded with the clear intention to investigate and create new techniques for architecture in the contemporary city, a multidisciplinary group shares a need for integration among the capacities of logistics and the multiplicity of knowledge. Each member contributes within its particular field of experience together with its dedicated commitment for innovation. This methodology of associations tries to identify specific modes of action taking MEDIA as a tool that allows the understanding of TIME and SPACE.

Architectural typologies are in constant mutation in order to survey on the idea of a SKIN as a surface that within its space allows the existence of a BODY. To explore the relationship between two autonomous but interrelated systems: surface and program, as instruments of negotiation. Through MEDIA "Low-Tech High-Resolution" effects can be achieved, the set of relationships rule the materiality of the projects: Skin becomes the outfit that protects the body while the body contains all programmatic activities. The focus is placed on the relationship between the various spaces and their changeability over time rather than in the spaces themselves.

Background

• Founded: 1997
• Offices: 2
• Design team: 9

Key projects

• Ave Fenix, Fire Station, Mexico City 2006
• Casa Romero, Single Family House, Queretaro Mexico 2004
• GM1607, Apartment Building, Mexico City 2004
• Ozuluama 14, Single Family House, Mexico City 2004
• Explanada, Mix-used, Mexico City 2006
• Espacio Chapultepec, Housing, Tijuana, Mex. 2004

Key publications

• "Concurso CEDIM Monterrey" Arquine Magazine, N37, Mexico City, pg. 12-13
• Sexta Bienal de Arquitectura Sau Paulo", Arquine Magazine, N 35, Mexico City
• "GA Houses Project 2005", Yoshio Futagawa, GA, Tokyo, Japan
• "Aomori" Space Magazine N 416, Seul, Corea. 2002, pg. 112-115
• "Tension & Compression", Jeunes Architects Mexicains, Paris, France
• "Iztacalco AT103", City Levels, August - Birkhauser; London. pg. 58-59

Key awards

• Cedim Centro de Diseno, Invited Competition 2nd Place
• Anexo Museo del Eco, Invited Competition 2nd Place
• Estacion de Bomberos Ave Fenix, Invited Competition 1st Place
• Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes, Grant