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Center for Innovation and Education 'Infinito por Descubrir'

Location:

Godoy Cruz, Mendoza

Total surface:

750 sq. meters

Containers:

7 40-foot HC containers and 8 20-foot HC

Total construction time:

120 days

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Container Buildings Project - Infinito Por Descubrir
Container Buildings Project - Infinito Por Descubrir
Container Buildings Project - Infinito Por Descubrir


We built a new Center for Innovation and Education “Infinite to Discover” headquarters for the National Ministry of Education, located in Godoy Cruz in the Province of Mendoza.

This educational center covers a total area of 750 sq. m and combines the wet, dry and modular construction methods. For its development, 7 40-foot HC containers and 8 20-foot HC containers were used, as well as iron structures, paneling and binding coverings.

The construction of this building was carried out in 120 days: 60 days for factory production and previous tasks, and 60 days of assembly and execution of the work itself in the Mendoza TIC – Technological Park.
DVH Windows
German high performance thermos-sealed PVC profiles and UV protection filters were used. Fixed and projecting panels with high performance in terms of thermal and acoustic transmittance; double hermetic glazing (DVH) glass of 4+12+4.

Project Design and Director: María Ximena Montero, Architect

Recycled containers were used to set up various workspaces such as: a reception area, an audiovisual laboratory, a biotechnological laboratory, a workshop area, a market space, a music room, a parents’ waiting room, an area for administration, an engine room, a deposit area and toilets.

DVH Windows

German high performance thermos-sealed PVC profiles and UV protection filters were used. Fixed and projecting panels with high performance in terms of thermal and acoustic transmittance; double hermetic glazing (DVH) glass of 4+12+4.

Insulation

Cellulose fiber alignment in walls and partitions. Insulated ceilings with projected polyurethane foam and liquid water-repellent membrane were used.

Coverings

The exterior walls were covered with a microwave colored sheet and framed with metal profiles; the interior walls and partitions were covered with dry-wall (Durlock).

Electrical Installation

Fully integrated electrical installation with outlets, notches, thermal keys, circuit breakers and LED lighting fixtures.