18/07/2026
Ciudad Diplomática - Ayuntamiento de Guadalajara, México - 2010
Ciudad Diplomática was developed in 2010 following an invitation from the then Coordinator of the “Coordinación de Reactivación de Zonas, Proyecto Ciudad Creativa Digital,” part of the Guadalajara City Council (Ayuntamiento de Guadalajara).
The project was conceived as a civic and institutional building that could bring together office spaces and work areas for consular representatives from different countries. The main idea was to create a liaison point between the public and the official consular offices, allowing citizens to request information, documentation guidance, or support related to a specific country without needing to visit each consulate individually.
This proposal, including the architectural concept, building design, site organization, massing, façade language, sustainability strategy, landscape integration, and overall presentation, was entirely developed by 3xtruDe Architecture as an individual design proposal.
The building was envisioned as a shared platform for international representation, public service, and institutional coordination. Each participating country could have a representative within the building to assist visitors, respond to inquiries, and help connect citizens with the appropriate consular channels.
The proposed site was located on a small section of the northern area of the existing DIF Guadalajara main offices, property of the Guadalajara City Council. This location allowed the project to be integrated into an existing civic environment while contributing to the broader urban vision associated with Ciudad Creativa Digital.
Architecturally, Ciudad Diplomática was designed as a contemporary and sustainable urban building. The proposal incorporated solar panels, green walls, landscaped areas, shaded exterior spaces, and passive environmental strategies as part of its identity. These elements were intended to reinforce the idea of a green building while creating a more comfortable and active public environment.
Ciudad Diplomática was conceived as a modern civic project that combined public service, international presence, sustainability, and urban reactivation within the evolving context of Guadalajara’s creative district.