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UAM Iztapalapa · Building S

Architectural precast components for Building S at UAM Iztapalapa, produced from a mobile plant in San Juan del Río, Querétaro.

UAM Iztapalapa · Building S
Project data
Location
Iztapalapa, Ciudad de México

The new Building S at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana’s Iztapalapa campus is part of the reconstruction of its academic infrastructure. Official UAM documentation identifies laboratory and teaching spaces. MODECO’s photographs document the production of architectural components and their incorporation into the facade.

The envelope is composed of sand-colored horizontal bands, continuous openings and vertical terminations. Component panelization follows this composition, with specially shaped pieces addressing junctions and changes in direction.

To serve this Mexico City project, MODECO relocated to San Juan del Río, Querétaro, the mobile plant previously used for projects in Punta de Mita and for the hospital in La Paz, Baja California Sur. This experience enabled production to be organized for the project from another region of Mexico.

The photographic record follows fabrication, surface finishing, handling and storage, hoisting and placement on site. Overall views show the installed facade at different stages of building progress.

Sand-colored facade during construction
Sand-colored facade during construction
Horizontal facade bands beside the exterior stair
Horizontal facade bands beside the exterior stair
Vertical termination and joints at the facade corner
Vertical termination and joints at the facade corner
Component panelization and junction with the structure during installation
Component panelization and junction with the structure during installation
Facade component installation sequence
Facade component installation sequence
Precast components positioned in front of the building structure
Precast components positioned in front of the building structure
Geometry and finish of a precast component at the plant
Geometry and finish of a precast component at the plant
Detail of the sand-colored surface finish
Detail of the sand-colored surface finish
Panelization and junction between facade components
Panelization and junction between facade components
Positioning a precast component at height
Positioning a precast component at height
Documented process · UAM Iztapalapa · Building S
Phase 01 · Fabrication

Handling a component in the production area

Handling a component in the production area
Phase 02 · Transport

Facade components stored on supports

Facade components stored on supports
Phase 03 · Transport

Handling a component with its rear frame visible

Handling a component with its rear frame visible
Phase 04 · Installation

Hoisting a specially shaped component

Hoisting a specially shaped component
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Project partners
Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana · Unidad Iztapalapa
Commissioning institution

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