Regla´s Advanced Mediateque (ReAdMe)

Jose Antonio Echeverria Higher Technical University CUJAE / Facultad de Arquitectura y Urbanismo de la Universidad de la Habana

Project idea

Regla’s Advanced Mediateque (ReAdMe) is proposed as the most important place with means of production and generation of knowledge, a platform for innovation and integration of all types of public in Cuba.
ReAdMe aims to be a pioneer in Cuba in the use of new programs and activities to improve the methodologies in the development of teaching, culture and technology, mainly during the process of transition to the digital age.

Project description

Its architectural solution proposes the use of the architectural codes of the Cuban Modern Movement and the use of local construction materials, it adapts to the context and climatic conditions of Cuba and takes advantage of its location and geographical orientation to achieve adequate environmental comfort.
The premises are based on the relationships between interior/exterior and public/private, focused on local and national folklore, in addition to providing solutions to the existing conflicts between the different realities of Cuba nowadays.

Technical information

The "Lift-Salb" construction system inspired by the José Antonio Echeverría Technological University of Havana is proposed, associated with four vertical volumes that contain stairs, elevators and hydrosanitary cores, which allows both facades and interiors to use prefabricated siporex elements. combined with tropical wood and glass carpentry.