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Fundación Larivière

- Buenos Aires, Argentina

Fundación Larivière in Buenos Aires combines industrial materials with refined execution, creating a dynamic cultural space.

Modern building with corrugated metal facade and gabled roof, featuring a central window and sliding panels.

A modern building with a corrugated metal facade and a gabled roof, featuring a large central window and sliding panels. A person is walking in front of the building.

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Fundación Larivière

An Industrial Elegance in Buenos Aires

The Fundación Larivière, located in the industrial heart of La Boca, Buenos Aires, stands as a testament to the transformative power of architecture. This cultural hub, designed by Clusellas + Ades and Machado Silvetti, houses the Larivière Collection of contemporary Latin American photography. The building's industrial façade, crafted from folded anodized aluminum, offers a sophisticated counterpoint to its rugged surroundings.

Inside, the double-height exhibition hall is a masterclass in spatial abstraction. The trusses, designed as rhomboidal forms, eschew conventional frames, creating a space that is both open and intricately detailed. The hall is lined with a secondary wall that conceals services, maintaining a clean aesthetic while facilitating exhibition mounting.

The building's layout is meticulously organized around a central axis, with a gabled form that echoes the industrial sheds of the area. The use of oak in the entrance and bookstore introduces a warmth that contrasts with the exposed concrete and metal elements. This careful balance of materials underscores the building's dual nature as both a cultural beacon and a nod to its industrial roots.

Design Highlights

  • Industrial materials with refined execution

  • Double-height exhibition hall with rhomboidal trusses

  • Central axis with gabled form

  • Oak finishes contrasting with metal and concrete

  • Flexible spatial configurations for exhibitions

Key Facts

Element Detail
Location Buenos Aires, Argentina
Architects Clusellas + Ades, Machado Silvetti
Year 2026
Main Material Anodized aluminum, oak
Function Cultural center, exhibition space

In the realm of contemporary architecture, Fundación Larivière stands out for its ability to harmonize with its urban environment while offering a refined space for cultural engagement.

Technical summary

Updated 1/30/2026

Finishes

  • Facade: Folded anodized aluminum with a sophisticated execution.
  • Interior Walls: Gypsum-clad secondary wall, aligned with the mezzanine.
  • Flooring: Almost white terrazzo floor, polished surface.

Materials

  • Anodized Aluminum — Facade
  • Oak — Entrance area and bookstore cladding
  • Concrete — Structural elements and walls
  • Terrazzo — Flooring

Construction / Systems

  • Structural System: Gabled roof carried by trusses designed as rhomboidal forms with a continuous lower tie concealed from view.

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: white, natural wood tones
  • Lighting: Natural and artificial lighting with exposed ducts and linear lighting fixtures.

Images

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