Futuristic Blade Runner-Style Liverpool Department Store Opens in Mexico City

Posted By Lori Zimmer On March 8, 2012 @ 3:04 pm In Architecture,carousel showcase,green roof | Comments Disabled

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Mexico City ^[6]’s Blade Runner-style Liverpool Department Store ^[7] was recently completed and is now open for business! Designed by Rojkind Arquitectos ^[8], the circular shopping center is located in a traffic-heavy area outside of the city, called Interlomas. The futuristic structure brings not only stores, but also cultural and relaxation areas to an area that was not previously pedestrian friendly.

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The shining silver façade of the Liverpool Department store emulates the fast-paced traffic that encircles the structure – it’s positioned at the junction of several highways and overpasses. Using 3D models, the architects designed and fabricated the building’s double-layer façade ^[9]. The outer layer is clad in stainless steel, and is designed to create a futuristic spectacle while shielding visitors inside from the chaos of traffic that surrounds the building. The steel layer also blocks emissions and pollutants that the traffic produces, creating a relaxing and serene space, in the midst of one of the loudest and busiest part of the suburbs. The stainless steel layer is also perforated ^[10] to allow sunlight to infiltrate the expanse of each floor during the daytime. A three story atrium also creates openness, bringing light into the interior. At night, the look of the building transforms entirely. A wall of light shines between the two skins, creating beautiful colors and patterns that are reflected on the steel façade.

Aside from shopping space, Rojkind also incorporated community balconies and a roof garden ^[11], creating a new and much-needed park space for pedestrians to enjoy. Here, anyone from the community can come to relax, read, meet, or play. The project is a win-win solution for the neighborhood of Interlomas – it’s a state of the art shopping center ^[12] that brings a park to an area otherwise devoid of green space.

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[6] Mexico City: http://inhabitat.com/mexicos-high-park-features-private-roof-lawns-for-residents/

[7] Liverpool Department Store: http://inhabitat.com/blade-runner-style-department-store-brings-a-rooftop-park-to-a-mexico-city-suburb/

[8] Rojkind Arquitectos: http://www.rojkindarquitectos.com/

[9] double-layer façade: http://inhabitat.com/origami-building-glitters-near-the-eiffel-tower/

[10] stainless steel layer is also perforated: http://inhabitat.com/perforated-parking-lot-in-the-netherlands-has-a-facade-of-hanging-plants/

[11] community balconies and a roof garden: http://inhabitat.com/stadel-museum-updated-with-a-gorgeous-polka-dotted-green-roof-in-frankfurt/

[12] shopping center: http://inhabitat.com/restart-shipping-container-mall-opens-in-christchurch-but-faces-lawsuit/

[13] Arch Daily: http://www.archdaily.com/213198/liverpool-department-store-rojkind-arquitectos-2/

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