THE ASYLUM 坐落于墨西哥尤卡坦州梅里达市中心，是一处隐匿于城市喧嚣中的“城市避难所”。在这里，Arkham Projects 对建筑的热情与投入被转化为可感、可触的空间体验。它不仅是一座建筑，更是一场与自然的对话，是城市快节奏中的一次深呼吸，也是一份持续邀请人们探索其建筑奥秘的空间宣言。
▼鸟瞰，aerial view © Manolo Solis
▼顶视图，top view © Manolo Solis
建筑的空间叙事如同一出三幕剧展开。第一幕引人探索，空间层层展开，每一次行进都暗藏惊喜；第二幕则献给自然，自踏入建筑的那一刻起，绿意便如影随形，陪伴访客直至最深处；第三幕超越了传统办公空间的定义，它被塑造成一个促成相遇、激发灵感与协作的场所，是团队精神的空间延伸，也让到访者感受到一个可以共同创造的环境。
Its design unfolds as a story in three acts: The first beckons discovery, slowly revealing its spaces, each holding a surprise awaiting the visitor. The second act is an ode to nature; from the moment you cross its threshold, it embraces you with its greenery, accompanying you to the very last corner. The third act aims for more than just a workspace; it’s a haven for encounters, inspiration, and collaboration, an extension of the team that inhabits the space, ensuring that visitors too feel in a place where they can co-create.
▼日景立面，day view of the facade © Manolo Solis
主立面上，自然光与树影的交织成为每日上演的视觉庆典，使建筑宛如一块随时间变化的“活画布”。夜幕降临后，由白色铝制竖向构件组成的立面如同城市中的灯塔，向外传递着内部的活力脉动，以及迎接新老访客的雄伟阿拉莫树的存在感。
The play of natural light with the trees on the main facade becomes a daily celebration, transforming the building into a living canvas that shifts with the day’s progression. As night falls, this facade, a latticework of vertical white aluminum elements, shines like an urban beacon, broadcasting the vibrant pulse within and the majestic alamo tree that welcomes both regulars and newcomers.
▼夜景立面，night view of the facade © Manolo Solis
步入室内，前厅以包裹般的空间感受迎接来访者，为进入接待区铺陈情绪。这里不仅是入口空间，更是一处“活的画廊”，讲述着 Arkham 的成长轨迹。其中，Itzio Berberena 的壁画尤为引人注目，以个人化的艺术语言诠释 Arkham 的世界观，让历史与艺术在此交汇。
▼轴测图，axonometric drawing © Arkham Projects
Upon entry, one can’t help but feel embraced by the vestibule, setting the stage before plunging into the reception. This area is more than just a lobby; it’s a living gallery, a tribute to Arkham’s journey. Itzio Berberena’s mural stands out, offering a personal interpretation of the Arkham universe, where history and art merge.
▼接待空间，reception area © Manolo Solis
▼室外楼梯，staircase © Manolo Solis
▼楼梯通往露台，
在 THE ASYLUM 中行走，本身就是一段持续的探索旅程。看似普通的门后，往往隐藏着截然不同的空间体验——从私密内向的房间，到沐浴自然光的露天庭院，光影、绿植、空气与偶尔落下的雨声，共同构成富有层次的空间感知。
Exploring The Asylum is an ongoing journey of discovery. Doors, seemingly hiding worlds of their own, lead to spaces ranging from the intimate to open-air illuminated courtyards, playing with light, shadows, greenery, and the occasional patter of rain.
▼会客室，lounge © Manolo Solis
▼CEO办公室，office of the CEO © Manolo Solis
staircase leading to the terrace © Manolo Solis
