Originally conceived in 2005, the design emphasizes cultural and architectural excellence as pivotal drivers for economic and social change within Polanco’s affluent neighborhood.

Situated on a former industrial site dating back to the 1940s in Mexico City, the 1,250,000 m2 mixed-use master plan incorporates commercial, residential, and cultural buildings, establishing a new destination and business center in Latin America’s largest city. This dynamic development features a blend of cultural and recreational attractions, including the Soumaya Museum (2010), Jumex Museum (2013), Teatro Cervantes (2013), and the city’s first Aquarium (2014), solidifying its status as a vibrant cultural hub.

With an estimated budget of 800 million USD, the master plan commenced groundbreaking in January 2008, with the final two phasesslated for completion over the next three years.

In total, Plaza Carso’s development includes 11 apartment buildings, 9 office towers with commercial programming in the lower levels, and 4 cultural buildings. The commercial areas offer upscale shops, including Saks Fifth Avenue, cinemas, restaurants, and roof gardens to the local residents and thousands of employees from numerous international corporations in the area. Other developments surrounding Plaza Carso include the United States’ new Embassy Compound.

Sustainability is a critical element of the master plan. The master plan calls for all building facades composed of low-energy glass panels specifically produced to cater to the diverse building types in Plaza Carso and to meet the overall ambition of energy-efficiency. Water is collected, filtered and distributed using advanced technology in waste water recycling, including the first chilled generating water plant of its magnitude in Latin America with efficient rainwater harvesting systems.

The master plan saves more than 50% of the site for green areas including a 10 km green corridor through the development for recreational activity, cycling and pedestrians.