MACFE - Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de la ciudad de Santa Fe

Project idea

A contemporary art museum located at a strategic point on the Santa Fe coastline, in direct contact with the Setúbal Lagoon, acting as an interface between the city and nature while integrating art, landscape, and science.

Project description

The project is implanted on the coastal strip of Santa Fe, visually and conceptually linked to the Space Observation Center (CODE). It is conceived as an urban articulating facility capable of revitalizing the coastal edge, attracting visitors, and fostering cultural exchange. The building is positioned longitudinally along the coastal strip, taking advantage of privileged views toward the lagoon. Its orientation maximizes natural light entry and provides direct connection with existing and projected pedestrian paths. The architecture is characterized by a continuous glass facade that acts as a diffuse boundary between interior and exterior, allowing controlled natural light entry and making the building visible from different points including Av. Alte. Brown and the lagoon. Steel, glass, and exposed concrete are used to reflect contemporary architectural language with a sober but forceful presence in the landscape. The museum includes permanent and temporary exhibition halls, an auditorium, workshop spaces, terraces, and a publicly accessible cafeteria. An outdoor exhibition sector conceived as a sculptural park reinforces the connection with the lagoon and extends the museum experience into public space.

Technical information

The building uses steel, glass, and exposed reinforced concrete as primary structural and envelope materials. The continuous glass facade system provides controlled natural light. Internal circulation is designed for dynamic and flexible visitor routes. The program includes permanent and temporary exhibition rooms, auditorium, workshops, terraces, cafeteria with public access, and an outdoor sculptural park.

Documentation

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