Oficina de Diseño Colaborativo has designed the interiors of Santa Tere Espacio in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

Santa Tere Espacio exemplifies sustainable development through adaptive reuse, transforming a neglected building into dynamic studio spaces.

This project marries the area's rich heritage with contemporary design, countering the local trend of demolishing to rebuild.

By repurposing the existing structure, it conserves resources, reduces waste and diminishes the environmental impact.

The initiative beautifully merges the neighbourhood's self-building traditions with contemporary aesthetics, creating a vibrant, functional space that respects its heritage.

The vibrant studios and communal courtyard foster community and creativity, showcasing how adaptive reuse can preserve cultural identity while promoting sustainability, setting a laudable precedent for mindful urban development.

This project has been longlisted in the workplace interior (small) category of Dezeen Awards 2024.

Studio: Oficina de Diseño Colaborativo
Project: Santa Tere Espacio
Credits: Atelier TBD, Maye Colab, Maye Ruiz, Nadyeli Quiroz, Victor Wu, Alejandra Skinfield, Paola Bravo, Sara Lopez Farias, Formula+, Yoyo Wu, Crónica Estudio, Trapo Galeria and Leandro Bulzzano