Lola Mora Cultural Center wins architectural awards

The Lola Mora Cultural Center, located in Jujuy, received two awards during the XX Bienal de Arquitectura de Buenos Aires held in October. The project, designed by the renowned architect César Pelli, was recognized for its architectural solutions and the collaborative effort required for its realization.

The center earned the Hydro Argentina Award for Best Aluminum Facade in the cultural project category, highlighting its glass and aluminum envelope of approximately 1,565 square meters designed to maximize natural light. Additionally, it received the Bienal de Arquitectura Award for Public-Private Management.

As part of the Bienal programming, representatives from the Government of Jujuy and the construction firm Panedile presented a lecture titled ‘The challenge of building an author's work’ at the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes. The presentation detailed the technical and constructive complexities involved in executing this significant architectural project.