Citelis II

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The project rethinks the traditional closed and introverted shopping mall and integrates itself to the city as an extension of urban life with welcoming public space opened to community life.

Location
Queretaro, Mexico
Year
2012
Status
Program
Areas of Exploration
Construction Area
60,000 square meters (196,850 square feet)
Partners
Rojkind Arquitectos + Dieguez Fridman

Because of its strategic location and new pedestrian bridge connections to existing developments to the north and east, the new shopping mall links parts of the city that where fragmented by the highway allowing economical, cultural and social exchanges between the two poles.

Urban diagrams © Rojkind Arquitectos

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The journey begins with a pedestrian “street” 9 meters wide that surrounds the complex and ramps up gently through a kilometer of gardens, commercial spaces, bicycle paths and cultural and office spaces. The journey, sheltered from the elements and always visually connected to the city, culminates in an 11,400 m2 urban park located at the roof of the building.

Plans © Rojkind Arquitectos

The ramping street as an extension of the city is an ideal venue for local talent to showcase their work and offer their products. Local trades of the kind you would find in the public plazas downtown also find a space here as do workshops and craft fairs.

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Render © Dieguez Fridman Courtesy of Rojkind Arquitectos

Plans © Rojkind Arquitectos

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The urban park houses a variety of amenities for the residents of Querétaro that include sports areas, children playground, skate board ring, running track, amphitheater, gardens, restaurants, city information stands and flexible areas for community interest events.

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Render © Dieguez Fridman Courtesy of Rojkind Arquitectos

The perimeter journey also includes a forum with a capacity of 350 people. A central atrium with a large garden completes the outdoor feel.

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Render © Dieguez Fridman Courtesy of Rojkind Arquitectos

It is expected that the forum and park function as a platform for social and cultural events that add to the variety offered by the city of Querétaro.

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