I.E. Alfonso López Pumarejo is part of a major educational infrastructure project in Valledupar, Colombia.

The school was completely rebuilt as part of the Cesar government’s educational infrastructure program. The new three-story facility covers approximately 17,567 m² and includes 35 classrooms, specialized technology and science laboratories, a library, an auditorium, and sports facilities. It was designed to accommodate up to 2,800 students.

ES Metals fabricated custom volumetric aluminum panels in three different colors for the project. The panels create a combination of color and depth across the facade, adding visual variation to the building’s exterior.

The system was designed to bring together different panel colors and three-dimensional forms as part of the school’s architectural design.