The municipal Civic Center represents an innovative concept regarding the organization and operation of the municipal government. It was designed from the start as a project with a vision to the future; the building spanned 258 333 ft2 and includes a main building and an annex to lodge the offices of Querétaro’s municipal services, as well as exterior works and electrical, hydrosanitary and air conditioning installations. It embraces a comprehensive program that used leading-edge technology for materials, finishings and communication systems.