The roundabout where El Ángel de la Independencia is located in Mexico City constitutes one of the country’s most important financial centers and a beloved national symbol where many manifestations and celebrations take place.
For this area, the client requested an urban landmark.
A landmark, yet, not a whim.
Globally recognized due to its technical vanguard and functionality, the award-winning office building is inspired by the majestic monument of the angel facing it, particularly by his plumage. A double skin wrapping the volume of the offices is developed as a thermal insulator.
The main lobby is located upon the top of the trees of Paseo de la Reforma and Florencia street, at the 7th level, enabling a close-up view of the angel.
The access to the sky lobby is made through panoramic elevators under a 30m high water curtain which acts as a filter that refreshes and transforms the impressive view of the monument as the users travel along the reception area.
Year: 2012
LEED Certification: Silver - 2015
Architectural design, coordination
and supervision: COLONNIER ARQUITECTOS
Client: MF INGENIEROS + PULSO INMOBILIARIO
Construction: MF INGENIEROS
Structural calculation: CADAE
Steel structure assembly: SPyM
Concrete manufacturer: CEMEX
Facade engineering: HEG
Double-glazed modular units: LINDES
Glass manufacturer: PPG
Hydraulic, sanitary, rainwater
and fire protection engineering: PIESA
Mechanical engineering: DYPRO; CYVSA
Mechanical equipment: DAIKIN
Electrical engineering: DEC
Monitoring, control,cctv
and security engineering: INTELEDI; ESISA
Monitoring, control,cctv
and security installation: ASINTELIX
LEED management: SYASA
Energy model and LEED commissioning: IACSA
Landscape design: DLC
Lighting design: LUZ EN ARQUITECTURA
Elevators: SCHINDLER
Cranes and loaders: ESPAMEX
Steel doors: MEXPORT
Fountain consultant: AQUALARIS
Decoration and furnishing: IVETTE BERRONDO
Signage: SOLUCIONES SEÑALÉTICAS
Photography: LUISGORDOA; AGUSTIN GARZA; JAIME NAVARRO
Video: MELOCOTONSTUDIO
Design Team:
Oscar Osorio
Teresa Pizano
Andrea Rodríguez
Josué Mejía
Alex Granados
Catherine Brutrus
Felipe Ferrer
Ana Alcántara
Francisco Salazar
Julio González
Juan Manuel Gil
René Estrada