The main objective of the competition
was to offer a vision for the adaptive reuse of the building, in
accordance with the principles of sustainability, allowing its
contemporary use while preserving the architectural heritage and
urban memory of the city. The proposal presented here aims to achieve
multiple objectives set out in the competition brief by transforming
the department store into a flexible workspace and a center for
social and cultural events.
The functions are organized around
the central core of escalators, which form a continuous path from the
street to the terrace. Two lateral cores, adjacent to the party
walls, contain the emergency stairs, restrooms, and the communication
core for support staff.
