Sangre Grande Commercial Building

Located on the busy main road in the town of Sangre Grande, Trinidad W.I. this existing building is sandwiched between old commercial structures. The new facade was conceived in a way that seeks to honor and preserve its existing spatial concepts, while at the same time adding a contemporary quality of lightness and openness. The extension went in tandem with a renovation of the existing structure, so as to combine the qualities of the old with a forward-looking vision. The old façade has been replaced with aluminum cladding, glass, stone and stucco wall finishes. The building expresses simple and direct materiality, making a strong statement of identity.