Lola Mora Cultural Center, Argentina
The Lola Mora Cultural Center, by Pelli Clarke & Partners, is dedicated to the life and work of Lola Mo; one of Argentina's earliest internationally recognized sculptors. This cultural institution brings together six of Mora's monumental marble sculptures-The Lions, Liberty, Progress, Work, Peace, and Justice- for the first time in more than a century, providing a permanent home for works that were previously displayed outdoors. The program includes exhibition galleries, an interpretation center, a library, a restaurant, a gift shop, and spaces for temporary exhibitions and visiting artists.
Its curved form follows the site's topography and is arranged around existing native trees, while a bridge spanning a natural ravine provides access to the main entrance. Designed as a net-zero facility, A vertical tower housing five wind turbines serves as a landmark within the landscape and contributes to the building's energy generation. Together with photovoltaic panels and solar thermal collectors, these systems are designed to meet the center's operational energy needs.
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