SUMMARY
La Independencia En Crecimiento (translated as Growing Independece) is the award-winning design for The Bicentennial of Independence Monument competition in Monterrey, Mexico.
The monument is a series of interlocking triangular forms which together create a spiraling column. The form connects directly to both places of national and local history through six lines drawn over the surface of the structure and through the plaza.
The growing columnar form is a statement of pride, representing the achievements of the city´s industries and connecting with the greater history of Mexico.
Due to its unique location, high visibility and dynamic sculptural presence, it will be a new landmark for the city.
SITE
The Monument will stand in the plaza at the intersection of Morones Prieto and the end of the Zaragoza Bridge, and will be directly across from Macroplaza at the entrance to the historic Colonia Independencia.
CONSTRUCTION METHODS
La Independencia En Crecimiento will be made from materials that symbolize Monterrey: concrete, steel and glass.
La Independencia En Crecimiento (translated as Growing Independece) is the award-winning design for The Bicentennial of Independence Monument competition in Monterrey, Mexico.
The monument is a series of interlocking triangular forms which together create a spiraling column. The form connects directly to both places of national and local history through six lines drawn over the surface of the structure and through the plaza.
The growing columnar form is a statement of pride, representing the achievements of the city´s industries and connecting with the greater history of Mexico.
Due to its unique location, high visibility and dynamic sculptural presence, it will be a new landmark for the city.
SITE
The Monument will stand in the plaza at the intersection of Morones Prieto and the end of the Zaragoza Bridge, and will be directly across from Macroplaza at the entrance to the historic Colonia Independencia.
CONSTRUCTION METHODS
La Independencia En Crecimiento will be made from materials that symbolize Monterrey: concrete, steel and glass.
These materials will directly link to the historical sites of manufacturing in Monterrey with three physical lines:
The line of steel, will continue its path toward the Parque Fundidora, site of the trailblazing steel company in Latin America, Fundidora Monterrey SA;
The line of concrete will connect with the main plant of the global leader CEMEX, Cementos Mexicanos. S.A.B. de CV;
The line of glass, will continue its path toward the large enterprise VITRO, SA Monterrey Window de CV;
The three lines to the south will be built in colored ceramics connecting the sculpture with the national history of México:
La Independencia En Crecimiento will be built in the same plaza as the Bicentennial Building, and will be inaugurated on September 15, 2011.
WHAT IT REPRESENTS
La Independencia En Crecimiento is a spiraling columnar form symbolizing growth. It is a positive statement of pride, representing the achievements of the city´s industries and connections to the larger history of Mexico.
WHO IT REPRESENTS
The monument stands with grace, elegance, strength, and innovation representing all the people of Monterrey and México.
The line of steel, will continue its path toward the Parque Fundidora, site of the trailblazing steel company in Latin America, Fundidora Monterrey SA;
The line of concrete will connect with the main plant of the global leader CEMEX, Cementos Mexicanos. S.A.B. de CV;
The line of glass, will continue its path toward the large enterprise VITRO, SA Monterrey Window de CV;
The three lines to the south will be built in colored ceramics connecting the sculpture with the national history of México:
The white line derived from Dolores Hidalgo (city where the Independence began) represents the unity of Mexico during its history. This line has the maximum extent thus representing the best hope for keeping this unit even in the most turbulent times.
The red line connects to the Angel of Independence. Red is the color of the national heroes blood which graves are mostly at the base of this monument in Mexico City, the capital of México. It has the second dimension of length.
The green represents hope and this line extends from San Luis Potosí (city where began the Mexican Revolution). Is the line of least length and is the closest to the citizens of Monterrey.
The red line connects to the Angel of Independence. Red is the color of the national heroes blood which graves are mostly at the base of this monument in Mexico City, the capital of México. It has the second dimension of length.
The green represents hope and this line extends from San Luis Potosí (city where began the Mexican Revolution). Is the line of least length and is the closest to the citizens of Monterrey.
La Independencia En Crecimiento will be built in the same plaza as the Bicentennial Building, and will be inaugurated on September 15, 2011.
WHAT IT REPRESENTS
La Independencia En Crecimiento is a spiraling columnar form symbolizing growth. It is a positive statement of pride, representing the achievements of the city´s industries and connections to the larger history of Mexico.
WHO IT REPRESENTS
The monument stands with grace, elegance, strength, and innovation representing all the people of Monterrey and México.
CREDITS.
Matthew Antezzo, artist and visiting professor of Digital Art CEDIM. Project coordination, design of the monument and team leader.
Abraham Merla, architect and professor of Architecture and Digital Art at CEDIM. Associate coordinator of the project, conceptualization and name of the monument, development of architectural design project.
Matthew Antezzo, artist and visiting professor of Digital Art CEDIM. Project coordination, design of the monument and team leader.
Abraham Merla, architect and professor of Architecture and Digital Art at CEDIM. Associate coordinator of the project, conceptualization and name of the monument, development of architectural design project.
Alejandro Garza, architect and 3D design. Architectural design renderings.
Barbara Magaña, industrial designer and coordinator of Industrial Design CEDIM. Creation of models and prototypes for display.
Victor Villarreal, industrial designer and professor at CEDIM. Creation of models and prototypesfor display.
Joy Henderson, architect and visiting professor of CEDIM. Planning and project documentation.
Miguel González Virgen, architect, philosopher and director of Digital ArtCEDIM. Consulting historical research.
Pedro Garza, architect and contractor. Consultancy for the construction budget.
Carlos Lucio, structural engineer. Consulting engineering.
Luis Othon Villegas, architect and director of Architecture CEDIM.Architectural design consultancy.
Luis Orozco, architect. Architectural design consultancy.
Marco Cimatti, industrial designer and visiting professor CEDIM. Architectural designconsultancy.
Kersten Harries, architect and visiting professor of CEDIM. Architectural design consultancy.
Jaime Ashida, gallery owner. Design consultancy, history and experience.
Esteban Cruz, industrial designer. Conceptual design consultancy.
Jorge de la Garza, artist. Conceptual design consultancy.
Kazmy Chi, architect and coordinator of Architecture CEDIM. Conceptual design consultancy.
Alex Ryan, experience designer. Conceptual design consultancy.
Yadira Ornelas, design researcher and professor of CEDIM. Conceptual design consultancy.
Brian Hoffer, designer and visiting professor CEDIM. Critical design.
Ariel di Lisio, type designer and visiting professor CEDIM. Critical design.
Raul Quintanilla, cineast and director. Photographic documentation.
Ana Monrrabal, architect and visiting professor of CEDIM. Translation.
Yumi Tanabe, yoga teacher. Reiki.
Site pictures by Matthew Antezzo.
Barbara Magaña, industrial designer and coordinator of Industrial Design CEDIM. Creation of models and prototypes for display.
Victor Villarreal, industrial designer and professor at CEDIM. Creation of models and prototypesfor display.
Joy Henderson, architect and visiting professor of CEDIM. Planning and project documentation.
Miguel González Virgen, architect, philosopher and director of Digital ArtCEDIM. Consulting historical research.
Pedro Garza, architect and contractor. Consultancy for the construction budget.
Carlos Lucio, structural engineer. Consulting engineering.
Luis Othon Villegas, architect and director of Architecture CEDIM.Architectural design consultancy.
Luis Orozco, architect. Architectural design consultancy.
Marco Cimatti, industrial designer and visiting professor CEDIM. Architectural designconsultancy.
Kersten Harries, architect and visiting professor of CEDIM. Architectural design consultancy.
Jaime Ashida, gallery owner. Design consultancy, history and experience.
Esteban Cruz, industrial designer. Conceptual design consultancy.
Jorge de la Garza, artist. Conceptual design consultancy.
Kazmy Chi, architect and coordinator of Architecture CEDIM. Conceptual design consultancy.
Alex Ryan, experience designer. Conceptual design consultancy.
Yadira Ornelas, design researcher and professor of CEDIM. Conceptual design consultancy.
Brian Hoffer, designer and visiting professor CEDIM. Critical design.
Ariel di Lisio, type designer and visiting professor CEDIM. Critical design.
Raul Quintanilla, cineast and director. Photographic documentation.
Ana Monrrabal, architect and visiting professor of CEDIM. Translation.
Yumi Tanabe, yoga teacher. Reiki.
Site pictures by Matthew Antezzo.
