Mexico City-based studio JSa has converted a mid-century factory into its new office and studio space, showcasing regenerative design principles. The Ice Factory, built in 1954, was part of the Cervecerรญa Central beer factory and had been operational until the mid-1990s.
JSa’s design preserves the industrial heritage, incorporating original elements like steel pillars, pipes, and metal curtains. The studio added a porticoed pavilion and open-air terrace, while maintaining the building’s original tilework and concrete faces.
The project features a self-sufficient water cycle, harvesting and treating rainwater on-site, and eliminating dependence on city water. The design also incorporates solar power, energy-efficient systems, and a green roof.
“The project is a manifesto of our beliefs in regenerative design,” says JSa. “A place where creativity meets rigor, and poetry meets ethics.”
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