the temple, the side ponds and the cryptoporticus, now incorporated into the plaza. The project solves with a perimeter piece in L-shape which sews city edges. A great square around the temple is liberated.

This L-section comes from the union of a platform and a vertical screen. The platform is located at a similar height to the podium of the temple and allows a new relationship visitor-temple. The structural screen puts on value the temple and frames it. The space in between the perimeter piece and the city is occupied by a series of volumes which host future uses. Thus, the project, more than a building, is a raised platform. It is a structure capable of generate a new layer of city full of program. In addition, it gives a long shadow over the square. 

Construction

The structure cannot work by isolated parts. The action of the cantilever, of up to 5 m. span, is balanced by the weight of the volumes that rely on the perimeter wall. These volumes act as a counterweight. The foundation is based micro-piles as respectful as possible with the archaeological remains of the place. Therefore, we dispose the minimum number of columns to minimize the contact with the floor of the building. The piece in L is understood as an artificial stone. It is a white concrete similar to the granite from the temple´s podium. The executions, the detailing of formwork or dosages have been carefully studied to get the finished searched. The square ground is done with soil, as it was originally.