At the heart of Universidad de la Libertad’s campus in Mexico City, the main auditorium—Ágora de la Libertad- has undergone a meaningful transformation. A custom-engineered Skyfold retractable wall now redefines the space, adding flexibility and function to an environment designed to support a wide range of academic and professional activities.

Founded by entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas Pliego, Universidad de la Libertad was built with a bold mission: to challenge conventional education models.

Ágora de la Libertad was designed as a multi-functional learning hub, requiring a layout that could easily shift between uses without compromising on aesthetics or performance. That’s where Skyfold came in, a premium operable wall system renowned for its precision engineering, seamless design, and superior acoustics.

Installed in a central location within the auditorium, the Skyfold wall divides the 6-meter-high, 8-meter-wide space into two distinct zones:

  • An executive forum for keynote lectures and formal presentations
  • A didactic classroom for workshops and collaborative sessions

The project’s conceptual design was led by Rosan Bosch Studio, in collaboration with the architectural team at Grupo Elektra. Their objective was clear: to create a state-of-the-art space that performs at every level, both functionally and aesthetically, as well as acoustically.

The solution: a Skyfold wall with a custom wood-effect laminate finish, adding warmth and sophistication while ensuring strong acoustic performance. Its vertical, retractable mechanism eliminates the need for floor tracks or visual barriers, preserving the auditorium’s clean, modern look.

While the scale of the project, combined with budget considerations, presented challenges, the long-term benefits of the Skyfold system made it a wise investment. More than just a partition, it’s now a key component of the university’s evolving learning environment.

This installation is more than a functional upgrade; it’s a reflection of a larger vision: to create a “learning ecosystem of the future.” It demonstrates how architecture and technology can combine to foster critical thinking, creativity, and educational freedom.

For Ricardo Salinas and Universidad de la Libertad, the Skyfold wall represents more than innovation; it’s a step toward redefining what education can look like.