Daniela Riquelme Studio Workshop / AMASA EstudioSave this picture! Zaickz MozMexico City, MexicoArchitects: AMASA Estudio AreaArea of this architecture projectArea:52 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Zaickz Moz Lead Architects: Andrea Lpez, Agustn Pereyra More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. The project involves the renovation and expansion of a residence located in the heart of Coyoacn. Efforts to optimize resources resulted in the enlargement of the original space, which now functions as an art studio and production workshop.Save this picture!Save this picture!Daniela Riquelme, a Mexico City-based artist specializing in painting and jewelry, initially used the upper floor of the house as her studio and workshop. Over time, however, she found the space inadequate for her artistic practice, particularly due to limitations in space and lighting.Save this picture!Consequently, the renovation of the workshop focused on a comprehensive transformation of the upper floor to better support artistic production. This transformation included creating new openings, installing custom furniture, carpentry, and ironwork, applying color, adding an exhibition area to the studio workshop program, and, most importantly, introducing abundant natural light.Save this picture!The expansion program is centered around a preexisting spiral staircase that divides the workshop into two sections. The first section features a studio area with access to a terrace, offering views of the treetops that line the streets of central Coyoacn. From this space, one enters a more private area that includes a full bathroom. Along the opposite wall, a custom carpentry unit extends across the depth of the space, providing ample storage for objects, books, and materials essential to Danielas creative process. This unit includes shelving, a drafting table, drawers, and a sturdy workbench with a sink designed for handling materials.Save this picture!The sink is located in the rear section of the workshop, which was expanded from the original floor plan. A circulation area next to the staircase, directly beneath a skylight, connects the two sections. This skylight fills the hallway and staircase with light, while a grated platform in this area allows light to filter down to the house's first floor, illuminating the public spaces that would otherwise lack natural light.Save this picture!Save this picture!The expanded rear section of the workshop is distinguished by its enhanced spatial quality and natural light. A large window facing east provides abundant illumination. Like the terrace doors in the first section, the window frame is crafted from intricately designed ironwork in a vibrant red accent. This frame rotates on its axis with a weather vane mechanism, enabling cross-ventilation throughout the workshop. Additionally, this section features a distinct roofing system.Save this picture!The sawtooth roof design provides optimal lighting conditions for painting and exhibition, utilizing indirect sunlight to avoid glare or harsh shadows. Three overhead openings, also facing east, further enhance the diffusion of natural light. Throughout the upper floorencompassing the workshop, staircase, studio, hallway, and terracethe design team selected a garnet red for the ironwork accents. This vibrant color was chosen as the most representative and evocative of Daniela Riquelmes artistic work, which thrives under the eastern light pouring into this thoughtfully transformed second level in the heart of Coyoacn.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeAMASA EstudioOfficePublished on February 01, 2025Cite: "Daniela Riquelme Studio Workshop / AMASA Estudio" [Taller Estudio Daniela Riquelme / AMASA Estudio] 01 Feb 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1026197/daniela-riquelme-studio-workshop-amasa-estudio&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream