Community Development Center
Naco, Sonora, Mexico, 2023
Designed as a central plaza for the city, this building organizes its spaces through a sequence of patios and terraces at different levels, creating environments for both private activities and large gatherings. As part of the Federal Government’s Urban Improvement Program (SEDATU), along with six other projects in the border cities of Sonora, it integrates cultural and recreational programs that strengthen local identity. Built during the pandemic, when material supply and skilled labor were limited, the project relies on a single locally sourced material—brick—to ensure continuity and efficiency. Exposed walls and raw finishes simplify construction and reduce maintenance, while establishing a dialogue between the landscape, time, and the community. The result is a space open to transformation and collective participation.