Oficentro Asebanacio

Faraway view of Oficentro Asebanacio from across the highway, highlighting the building's south and east facades amid surrounding greenery.

Vehicular entrance of Oficentro Asebanacio, showcasing white, cantilevered boxes with glass sides and top terraces.

Building entrance of Oficentro Asebanacio from the plaza, sheltered by the cantilever of the fourth floor.

Central atrium of Oficentro Asebanacio, surrounded by hallways, extra clear glass, and a stone wall, with sunlight beaming through the skylight.

ficentro Asebanacio's south and east facades viewed from across the highway, surrounded by lush greenery.

ast facade of Oficentro Asebanacio showing white walls with small windows, vertical concrete louvers, glass, and a cantilever.

A Modern Solution for Growth

Answering the needs of Costa Rica’s National Bank Employee Solidarity Association, Ingeniería, Ciudad, Espacio y Arquitectura (ICESA) delivers. They present “Oficentro Asebanacio.” It’s a design masterpiece in the urban setting of Llorente de Tibás, adapting to its unique surroundings.

Harmony with Surroundings

The design of Oficentro Asebanacio embraces its diverse location. To the east, a national highway. To the north, a commercial street. And to the south, a residential community. Meeting these site challenges, the architects optimised light and heat. They used concrete louvers for aesthetic and practical solutions.

Engaging Entry and Heart

Visitors first meet a covered plaza. It draws them into the design. They then move through a hallway into a towering atrium. This space forms the building’s radiant heart. High-quality, low-iron glass lines the interior, letting in maximum natural light.

Innovation in Structure

The fourth and fifth floors showcase ICESA’s design prowess. Cantilevered structures offer shade and act as maintenance platforms. This clever feature highlights ICESA’s commitment to utility and aesthetics. The top floor houses shared workspaces, promoting collaboration. Employees also enjoy panoramic views from this level. Oficentro Asebanacio embodies innovative, user-focused design in office architecture.

Client

ASEBANACIO

Project Date

2017