Mezcal Distillery / estudio ALA

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Text description provided by the architects.Rethinking Industial Environments: Integrating Culture, Tradition, and Sustainability. This industrial building draws inspiration from the local culture, traditional mezcal distilleries, and the vernacular wooden architecture of Michoacán, where exposed structural timber offers a tactile experience.By integrating contemporary techniques and materials such as CLT and ceramic bricks, we aim to elevate the experience for both workers and visitors, fostering a sense of familiarity in their daily interactions with the space.Adjacent to the building, we designed a bio-pond and a botanical garden. The water reservoir serves as the firefighting system for the plant, replacing the need for water stored tanks.The client played a crucial role in the project, emphasizing from the early stages that the building should have minimal environmental impact.