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Sometimes architecture is about much more than the materials and design of a building. This is the case for Pabellón Centro de Cultura Ambiental (CCA), a facility with the goal of increasing society’s environmental awareness. Designed by Taller de Arquitectura, CCA stands as a model for urban planning that incorporates culture, history, economy and the needs of both the community and the environment .

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The pavilion acts as a cultural hub for Mexico City, with spaces for museum-like displays, multi-purpose activities and community gatherings. The structure was built upon a low-CO2 concrete slab and relies on vertical steel beams combined with oxidized basalt walls for support.

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While the structural elements are anchored in green design, the surrounding gardens are where the project really shines.…