The Jazz Foundation / em-estudio 

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  • Architects: em-estudio: em-estudio 
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  371
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2015

Text description provided by the architects. The project is born with the intention of creating a multidisciplinary cultural forum in which Jazz is the main exponent.

The Jazz Foundation / em-estudio  - Facade
© Ivan Esqueda Martínez 

The building is located on Puerto Vallarta’s “Malecón” (boardwalk); it is built above an existing commercial building, giving the project a great ocean view. The access to The Jazz Foundation is on Morelos Street (perpendicular to “Malecón”) through a large wooden door that leads to a staircase that is contained in a double-height space full of natural light coming through a glass dome.

The Jazz Foundation / em-estudio  - Facade
© Ivan Esqueda Martínez 

The building façade is constructed with a concrete lattice that allows the flow of air and lets light in from the outside during the day, and works as a large light box at night. Openings are created in the façade to frame exterior views.

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The project is built with a light metal structure that holds the wooden roof, where the electrical and sound installations are visible, allowing the space to change and adapt to different events, performances and concerts.

The Jazz Foundation / em-estudio  - Table, Chair, Beam
© Ivan Esqueda Martínez 
Plan
The Jazz Foundation / em-estudio  - Table, Chair, Beam
© Ivan Esqueda Martínez 

The main space, with a capacity of up to a hundred seated guests, is conformed by three main elements: a large bar made with concrete and wood; a terrace whose access is through a large window that frames the ocean; and, in the middle, a stage which is made of wooden staves and can be seen from anywhere in the room. 

The Jazz Foundation / em-estudio  - Facade
© Ivan Esqueda Martínez 

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Address:Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

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Cite: "The Jazz Foundation / em-estudio " 12 May 2016. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/787058/the-jazz-foundation-em-estudio> ISSN 0719-8884

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