community center of El Rodeo.]]> https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2294 en-us A community hub in Costa Rica works within tight constraints to give locals a place to gather.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11798 Mon, 01 Aug 2016 09:09:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11798-community-center-of-el-rodeo-by-%C3%A1lvaro-rojas Gaps between the roof panels and the lattice-like brickwork cause the structure to glow at night. Photo © Fernando Alda A layered roof structure made of steel trusses and concrete panels links an orthogonal ancillary building to the main circular one. Photo © Fernando Alda Inside the drum, the layered roof panels and steel structure create elegant patterns. Photo © Fernando Alda The trusses of the roof link the central drum with an outbuilding that houses bathrooms and a kitchen. Photo © Fernando Alda The ancillary building was finished using broken tile pieces donated to Rojas by a tile company. Photo © Fernando Alda The three-tiered panel structure of the roof creates a complex geometric pattern when viewed from beneath. Photo © Fernando Alda Ventilating bricks provide the infill for the drum’s concrete frame. Photo © Fernando Alda