Plataforma is housed in a building designed by the Tapatío architect Armando Sube Ibarra, originally intended for funeral services. Located at the intersection of Vallarta Avenue and Atenas Street, it was built in the 1970s under the name Misión San José. After ceasing operations as a funeral home in 2019, it remained empty until it was purchased for its transformation. The building, now known as Plataforma, was renovated by architects Sergio Ortiz (SOA) and Diego García (Ai Taller).
The main intervention consisted of freeing the public area in front of the building by replacing parking spaces with planters and open areas. Previous interventions (ceiling panels, carpets, and reduced spaces) were cleaned to expose the original structure, creating an appropriate environment for exhibitions. A facade of vitrobock was incorporated, which provides natural lighting and improves thermal and acoustic insulation of the interior. This transformation resulted in a space for the exhibition and promotion of contemporary art. The careful adaptation of the spaces allows for exhibition rooms, residency areas for artists, and an environment conducive to creativity and dialogue. This initiative fosters new voices in the artistic field, encouraging experimentation, diversity, and cultural exchange.
