In the center of Mérida, in Yucatán, Arkham Projects creates its creative refuge: The Asylum is a connection with the natural world, a shelter from urban frenzy, a journey full of surprises within a highly evocative architecture. A daily workspace that shows visitors how the reality of everyday life "can and must be extraordinary."
The Asylum is the place where Arkham's architectural projects come to life. A theatrical work in concrete, glass, and brick that unfolds in three acts: the gradual discovery of the architectural surprises hidden within the new construction; an ode to nature that guides the visitor from the entrance to the most remote space of the building; a tribute to people, the greatest value of the studio, to encounters and co-creation
The candid facade composed of a grid of vertical aluminum elements, gives the sensation that The Asylum is a living building: a warm lantern radiating at night, during the day a changing painting created by the interplay of lights and shadows of the tree branches. The vital vibration of the outer skin is transmitted inside until it merges with the poplar tree that welcomes those who enter. The vestibule embraces the visitor and leads them into the living gallery that is the hall: a mural by Itzio Berberena tells, along with other elements, the journey of Arkham Projects between art and history
In its essence as a testament to the studio's commitment to making dreams of extraordinary spaces a reality, The Asylum is a journey through surprising worlds hidden behind doors and among patios with varying degrees of intimacy. The soul of the building is contained in the workshop area where collaboration and dynamism of the creative team are reflected in the open design, the dizzying height of the ceiling, and the clear perception of the interconnection of spaces from here
Private offices with panoramic views, terraces embraced by greenery where you can enjoy moments of relaxation or conviviality, multi-workstation rooms designed down to the smallest details, an elegant materials library... all this is The Asylum. External collaboration is another key point of Arkham's philosophy. In the journey through the material and spatial wonders of the building, traces of contributions from different entities can be found: among others, the dreamlike dimension of Pentagon Art and the evocative furnishings of Esrawe Studio
