Located in the Desarrollo Urbano Quetzalcóatl neighborhood of Iztapalapa, a district facing deep-rooted social and environmental challenges, PILARES Úrsulo Galván emerges as a tangible architectural response to promote community well-being through inclusive public infrastructure.

The project transforms a leftover plot into an efficient, adaptable building aligned with the material and budgetary constraints of the area. Educational spaces, workshops, and service areas are distributed across two distinct volumes positioned at opposite ends of a triangular site, framing a central landscaped courtyard.

The buildings are connected by a lightweight steel structure that supports flexible programming and horizontal circulation. The larger north building features an irregular triangular roof that lowers as the space narrows, creating a dynamic atmosphere for communal activities. The smaller south building has a single-slope roof and a vertical tower element that frames the entrance.

The façades combine a low brick base with an upper band of corrugated metal and interspersed windows, lending the complex a semi-industrial character that resonates with its urban context. The design invites community ownership and encourages active public engagement.