Textured orange wall with opening, revealing a courtyard with a yellow bench and tiled floor, surrounded by trees.

A textured orange wall with a rectangular opening reveals a courtyard with a yellow bench and tiled floor, surrounded by trees.

A courtyard with textured walls in earthy tones and a tall yellow structure, surrounded by trees.
A courtyard featuring a textured orange wall and a yellow bench. A tall yellow structure is partially visible behind the wall. The area is surrounded by lush green trees.
A courtyard featuring textured walls in earthy tones and a yellow bench. Trees cast shadows on the walls, adding depth to the scene.
A courtyard featuring textured walls in earthy tones with a prominent yellow vertical structure and a matching yellow bench. The ground is tiled, and trees provide partial shade.
A narrow corridor with textured clay-colored walls and a tiled floor, leading towards a tall yellow structure partially obscured by trees.
A textured, clay-toned wall in an outdoor setting, with trees in the background.
A narrow corridor with textured orange walls and a tiled floor, leading to a gray wall with a window. In the background, there are buildings with green and red facades.
A courtyard with textured clay-colored walls and a yellow bench, surrounded by trees.
A yellow vertical structure stands next to a clay-toned wall, with trees in the background casting shadows on the surfaces.
A narrow corridor with textured clay-colored walls leading to a closed end, surrounded by trees and a yellow structure visible above.
A textured orange wall with a yellow wall in the background, surrounded by trees.
A courtyard with textured clay-colored walls and a yellow bench, surrounded by trees.
A textured wall with an open doorway, featuring earthy tones and shadows from nearby trees.
Aerial view of a courtyard with a tiled floor, two parallel beams, and a tree partially covering the area.
Aerial view of a courtyard with geometric structures and trees casting shadows on a tiled surface.
A view through a large window with a grid pattern, showing an outdoor courtyard with a yellow vertical structure, terracotta-colored walls, and trees in the background.
A person holding a wooden architectural model with a removable top, revealing a series of partitions and small vertical elements inside.
A wooden architectural model featuring a series of intersecting walls and open spaces, placed on a textured surface.
A 3D architectural rendering of a corridor space with a minimalist design. The space features a long, narrow layout with beige flooring and walls. A prominent yellow vertical element is positioned centrally, and a yellow horizontal element is placed on the floor. The corridor is bordered by dark walls on one side and a lighter wall on the other.
Architectural floor plan showing a layout with various geometric shapes and lines, indicating walls, pathways, and open spaces. Trees are illustrated on the left side, suggesting an outdoor area.
An architectural diagram showing a courtyard with walls and pathways, featuring a bench and scattered figures.

Story

A transformative architectural intervention in Mexico City The Echo of a Corridor by Mendiola Arregui is an architectural proposal that reimagines the spatial dynamics of a museum courtyard in Mexico City. The project draws inspiration from Mathias Goeritz's notion of the entrance corridor as a pure act of emotional expression. By replicating the walls that form the entrance corridor within the courtyard, the architects create a space that is both familiar and entirely new. The journey through the corridor is designed to be intimate and private, gradually isolating the visitor from the surrounding urban chaos and leading them into a secluded courtyard oasis. This transformation is achieved through careful manipulation of perspective and spatial sequencing, which heightens anticipation and discovery. The courtyard itself is envisioned as a versatile space, capable of hosting both private contemplative moments and public exhibitions. A key feature is the tower, whose geometry is echoed in a bench that serves as a focal point, allowing visitors to appreciate its dimensions and proportions. The choice of a clay tone for the walls and courtyard floor ensures a subtle integration with the environment, while providing a neutral backdrop that highlights the tower and surrounding trees.

## Design Highlights

Replication of entrance corridor walls to create a new courtyard space Intimate and private journey through the corridor Versatile courtyard for private and public use Tower geometry translated into a bench for scale appreciation Clay-toned walls for subtle environmental integration

## Key Facts

Feature Description
Location Mexico City, Mexico
Architect Mendiola Arregui
Status Unbuilt
Key Element Replicated corridor and tower bench
Material Palette Clay-toned walls and flooring

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • Wall Finish: Textured clay-toned walls
  • Floor Finish: Tiled floor

Materials

  • Clay — Walls
  • Tile — Flooring

Construction / Systems

  • Not specified

Products

  • Furniture — Yellow Bench (Courtyard seating)

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: Clay, Yellow
  • Lighting: Natural lighting with shadows from trees

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