https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1112 en-us al-borde.asp Sun, 16 Aug 2015 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/6879-firm-to-watch-al-borde Al Borde works within existing architectural frameworks for their projects. Al BordeAl Borde works within existing architectural frameworks for their projects.Image © Al Borde In 2009, Al Borde was asked by a local teacher to design a one-room schoolhouse and community center, called Nueva Esperanza (New Hope) school. Al BordeIn 2009, Al Borde was asked by a local teacher to design a one-room schoolhouse and community center, called Nueva Esperanza (New Hope) school.Photo © Al Borde Last Hope (Ultima Esperanza) Al BordeLast Hope (Ultima Esperanza)Photo © Al Borde Last Hope (Ultima Esperanza) Al BordeLast Hope (Ultima Esperanza)Photo © Al Borde A 2012 project called Vagon de Saber'the Knowledge Train'transformed an old boxcar into a mobile center for culture. Al BordeA 2012 project called Vagon de Saber'the Knowledge Train'transformed an old boxcar into a mobile center for culture. Photo © Al Borde Knowledge Train Al BordeKnowledge TrainPhoto © Cyril Nottelet Knowledge Train Al BordeKnowledge TrainImage © Cyril Nottelet Culture Party Al BordeCulture PartyPhoto © Vinicio Condor Culture Party Al BordeCulture Party Photo © Vinicio Condor A Community pavilion designed with PICO Studio called Espacios de Paz (Space for Peace). Al BordeA Community pavilion designed with PICO Studio called Espacios de Paz (Space for Peace).Photo © Al Borde Space for Peace Al BordeSpace for PeacePhoto © PICO Estudio Women's Letter Campaign Al BordeWomen's Letter CampaignImage © Al Borde Women's Letter Campaign Al BordeWomen's Letter CampaignPhoto © Al Borde Bricks, Blocks, & Other Abandoned Elements and Patches Al BordeBricks, Blocks, & Other Abandoned Elements and PatchesPhoto © Francisco Su'rez Bricks, Blocks, & Other Abandoned Elements and Patches Al BordeBricks, Blocks, & Other Abandoned Elements and PatchesPhoto © Francisco Su'rez Colunco House Al BordeColunco HousePhoto © Al Borde Colunco House Al BordeColunco HousePhoto © Sebasti'n Coral nueva-esperanza-school.asp Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:30:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/6479-nueva-esperanza-school The scheme for the school was developed with Ecuadorian vernacular structures and the skills of local laborers in mind. Nueva Esperanza Schoolal bordE ArquitectosManabí, EcuadorThe scheme for the school was developed with Ecuadorian vernacular structures and the skills of local laborers in mind.Photo courtesy al bordE Arquitectos To compensate for minimal floor space, al bordE fabricated a lumber-and-bamboo bookshelf that acts as both storage and screen. Nueva Esperanza Schoolal bordE ArquitectosManabí, EcuadorTo compensate for minimal floor space, al bordE fabricated a lumber-and-bamboo bookshelf that acts as both storage and screen.Photo courtesy al bordE Arquitectos The school sits on a beachfront plot and is partially open toward the sea. Nueva Esperanza Schoolal bordE ArquitectosManabí, EcuadorThe school sits on a beachfront plot and is partially open toward the sea.Photo courtesy al bordE Arquitectos The school, under construction. Nueva Esperanza Schoolal bordE ArquitectosManabí, EcuadorThe school, under construction.Photo courtesy al bordE Arquitectos The school, under construction. Nueva Esperanza Schoolal bordE ArquitectosManabí, EcuadorThe school, under construction.Photo courtesy al bordE Arquitectos The school's skeletal frame, at the completion of construction. Nueva Esperanza Schoolal bordE ArquitectosManabí, EcuadorThe school's skeletal frame, at the completion of construction.Photo courtesy al bordE Arquitectos At the opening day ceremony. Nueva Esperanza Schoolal bordE ArquitectosManabí, EcuadorAt the opening day ceremony.Photo courtesy al bordE Arquitectos At the opening day ceremony. Nueva Esperanza Schoolal bordE ArquitectosManabí, EcuadorAt the opening day ceremony.Photo courtesy al bordE Arquitectos Another scene from the opening day ceremony. Nueva Esperanza Schoolal bordE ArquitectosManabí, EcuadorAnother scene from the opening day ceremony.Photo courtesy al bordE Arquitectos The design team, consisting of al bordE staffers and volunteers. Nueva Esperanza Schoolal bordE ArquitectosManabí, EcuadorThe design team, consisting of al bordE staffers and volunteers.Photo courtesy al bordE Arquitectos