The project involves the renovation of a building whose upper floors had been unused for years, transforming it into a new office headquarters.
The intervention is based on a strategy of conserving essential elements and renovating the rest. The brick load-bearing walls, the facade, and the steel joist floor structures that—following structural assessments—were found to be in suitable condition for conservation are maintained. The intervention is carried out through a reverse construction process, moving from top to bottom, which allows for progressive work on the existing structure. The interior is completely gutted and reorganized, replacing the circulation core with a new staircase and an accessible elevator.
On the facade, the original first-floor balcony on Velarde Street, currently occupied by an enclosed structure, is restored. The top floor, added in a later renovation, is resolved with a lighter glass enclosure, distinguishing it from the existing construction. The intervention is completed by transforming the roof into a trafficable space.
Inside, the ground floor is dedicated to public service and is organized using aluminum and glass partitions that allow light to enter. The basement houses the meeting room and public restrooms, while the upper floors are dedicated to workspaces.