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School of Dentistry in Tijuana
School of Dentistry in Tijuana
Tijuana, Mexico
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Other Projects by Graillet, Simg & Araiza
School of Dentistry in Tijuana
Tijuana, Mexico
STATUS
Under Construction
YEAR
2027
SIZE
10,000 sqft - 25,000 sqft
BUDGET
$1M - 5M
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Changes in scale and zoning in Mexican cities are often perceived as disruptions to the everyday life of long-established neighborhoods. However, when approached with sensitivity, strategic thinking, and technical rigor, these shifts can serve as catalysts for urban renewal. This was the guiding premise behind the design of the School and Dental Clinic in Tijuana.
The site, formerly occupied by a two-story house, sits on a busy vehicular avenue. Over time, the increasing traffic made the residence unsuitable for comfortable living. Yet, this condition also presented an opportunity to envision a project with a more civic vocation—an architectural program integrating educational spaces, dental practice areas, a multipurpose room, and a café.
Unlike the original construction, which stood right on the property line, we chose to set back the new volume to create a more generous pedestrian experience along the narrow sidewalk. Parking spaces were placed at the rear of the plot, screened by the building itself, thus giving priority to the public realm. The ground floor features clear glass façades to promote visual transparency and encourage interaction between interior spaces and the street.
The north-facing main façade allowed us to introduce large openings, bringing abundant natural light into the interior while revealing the building’s educational purpose to passersby. We specified insulated glazing and a thermally efficient envelope to reduce heat gain and minimize reliance on mechanical cooling. Operable windows offer the option of natural ventilation when outdoor conditions are favorable, enhancing both comfort and energy efficiency.
On the third floor, the multipurpose room was conceived not only as an inward-focused space, but also as a place that offers seamless indoor - outdoor transition through a landscaped terrace—designed for gathering and informal encounters. This connection to the outdoors is extended to the rooftop, where a green terrace provides recreational space while also acting as a thermal buffer, mitigating the urban heat island effect.
With its discrete but deliberate scale, this project aims to serve as a reference for how cities can grow thoughtfully: activating the floors closest to the street, prioritizing pedestrians, and creating porous architecture that connects interior programs with the public life of the street.
The site, formerly occupied by a two-story house, sits on a busy vehicular avenue. Over time, the increasing traffic made the residence unsuitable for comfortable living. Yet, this condition also presented an opportunity to envision a project with a more civic vocation—an architectural program integrating educational spaces, dental practice areas, a multipurpose room, and a café.
Unlike the original construction, which stood right on the property line, we chose to set back the new volume to create a more generous pedestrian experience along the narrow sidewalk. Parking spaces were placed at the rear of the plot, screened by the building itself, thus giving priority to the public realm. The ground floor features clear glass façades to promote visual transparency and encourage interaction between interior spaces and the street.
The north-facing main façade allowed us to introduce large openings, bringing abundant natural light into the interior while revealing the building’s educational purpose to passersby. We specified insulated glazing and a thermally efficient envelope to reduce heat gain and minimize reliance on mechanical cooling. Operable windows offer the option of natural ventilation when outdoor conditions are favorable, enhancing both comfort and energy efficiency.
On the third floor, the multipurpose room was conceived not only as an inward-focused space, but also as a place that offers seamless indoor - outdoor transition through a landscaped terrace—designed for gathering and informal encounters. This connection to the outdoors is extended to the rooftop, where a green terrace provides recreational space while also acting as a thermal buffer, mitigating the urban heat island effect.
With its discrete but deliberate scale, this project aims to serve as a reference for how cities can grow thoughtfully: activating the floors closest to the street, prioritizing pedestrians, and creating porous architecture that connects interior programs with the public life of the street.
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