1993 Completed Guayaquil, Ecuador 650 m2 Scope of Work Architectural Design Construction Interior Design Renovation The owner, inspired by Jane Fonda’s videos, created one of the first Gyms of the city. An existing building was renovated creating open spaces on three levels: reception areas, shop, and restrooms on ground floor; weights and machines on second floor; and aerobics on third floor. Facades were built with curtain walls, in order to have views on the surrounding areas, creating wide perspectives, and at the same time, allowing passersby to see people working out in the gym—inspiring them to participate in this new trend.
Architectural Design
La Rotonda Shopping Mall
1996 Completed Guayaquil, Ecuador 25000 m2 Scope of Work Architectural Design New Contruction Built at the beginning of the city’s shopping mall “era”, La Rotonda was designed with two anchors, one at each end of the complex, and a large atrium in the middle where all public corridors converge. Arkitektura sought to create a friendly atmosphere, with plenty of natural light flooding in from glass block roofs, lounges, and recreation spaces for children. We set design guidelines for retail facades and introduced a large textile mobile with vibrant colors, as a focal point in the central atrium. Elsewhere a neutral palette allowed the storefronts to become the dominant feature.
Policentro Shopping Mall Facades
2011 Completed Guayaquil, Ecuador 5000 m2 Scope of Work Architectural Design Construction Policentro decided to renovate its exterior facades in 2011. When it was built in 1980 the area was just starting to develop and the mall was the dominant building. During the last two decades, new construction has changes the urban landscape and it became imperative to update the malls image. Arkitektura’s new design increases the facade’s height with a metal structure that supports a system of aluminum compound panels in subtle multicolored combinations, allowing the mall to resurface in this new context. The project’s construction never interrupted regular opening hour and operations.
Policentro Shopping Mall Interior Renovation
2010 Completed Guayaquil, Ecuador 4500 m2 Scope of Work Architectural Design Construction Interior Design Arkitektura renovated the mall’s Central Atrium which had previously been a large fountain. Our project created the infrastructure for two freestanding food and beverage stands and a large central lounge with dining tables. Water was retained as a central decorative element, this time with a big water wall replacing the fountain, giving animation and freshness to the atrium. The remainder of the project focuses on public hallways, new ceilings, lighting, lounge areas, kiosks, and wall coverings. Arkitektura also created a design program governing the facades of all stores.
Policentro Shopping Mall Extension
2007 Competition Entry Guayaquil, Ecuador 14000 m2 Scope of Work Architectural Design Policentro, the first shopping mall that was built in Guayaquil, decided to grow and renovate the existing infrastructure, and create a competition for the creation a a new wing for additional retail space and a second level for parking. Arkitektura won the competition but due to the 2008 financial crisis the project remained unbuilt.
Guayaquil International Airport
2005 Preliminary Design Guayaquil, Ecuador 18000 m2 Scope of Work Architectural Design The multinational company Odebrecht participated in the competition for the international airport of Guayaquil, developed by the Municipality and the Civil Aviation Corporation. Odebrecht chose Arkitektura for the preliminary architectural design. The contemporary and light design offers travelers a friendly, functional, and entertaining tropical seaside atmosphere. It includes a metal structure, granite flooring and natural stone on exposed walls in important public areas, fresh and vibrant colors, indirect natural light, ample and comfortable spaces with an infrastructure of services, stores, and cafes comparable to airports in developed countries. Traffic flows for check-in, immigration, baggage delivery, customs and the way out to the city, emphasize fluidity and avoiding a high concentration of people during peak hours. The new airport should become a model infrastructure for the city, the country and the region.
TV Cable Headquarters
2002 Completed Guayaquil, Ecuador 3000 m2 Scope of Work Architectural Design Interior Design New Contruction With a curved façade inspired by the curves of satellite antennas, the architectural design for its new headquarters had to be contemporary and functional for TV Cable, the most important cable Company in the country. We developed an open concept to promote communication among the different departments of the company plus private spaces for specific activities in a flexible plan that allows for future development and growth. The public area for customer service features a bank of screens showing the different programs offered by TV Cable. The concrete structure supports main facades made of curtain walls built with double pane glass for thermic and acoustic isolation. Operable windows allow natural ventilation when desired.
TC TV Headquarters
1997 Completed Guayaquil, Ecuador 6500 m2 Scope of Work Architectural Design Interior Design New Contruction The plan for one of the largest television channels in the country was to create an office space for executives and directors that also offered the necessary comfort to welcome politicians, entrepreneurs, and artists. Developed on an existing concrete structure, Arkitektura’s design added a new full floor with a curved metal structure for the roof, creating space for executive offices, conference rooms, auditorium and projection room. The design of the building reflects a contemporary and functional institution where freedom of speech is prized. The interior design plan focused on an entrance lobby conceived to allow art exhibitions and spacious hallways for short encounters among employees.
