Sede de la Cruz Roja Colmenar
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Client:
Israel Alba
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Project by:
Israel Alba
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Developer:
Cruz Roja Española
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Location:
Colmenar Viejo (Madrid)
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Area:
1.762 m2
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Building Date:
2023
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Scope of Works:
Structural Ejecution Project and Technical Assistance
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Project Status:
Constructed
“It features a steep slope, offering great urban visibility and extraordinary views of the city of Madrid from its highest point”.
© Jesús Granada
The structure is built using white concrete walls and slabs, with a polyurethane mold on the exterior face forming vertical grooves or ribs. This system allows for the integration of metalwork that protects the openings through aluminum profiles of the same section and rhythm, creating a lattice-like effect. The volume functions as a continuous structural tube supported by only two columns, generating large overhangs. This tube-like structure, which also serves as the enclosure, opens to the south through a terrace that spans the entire façade. The recessed façade is resolved with floor-to-ceiling wooden and glass joinery, allowing for both magnificent views and the necessary solar control. Thus, the terrace, integrated into the building, becomes part of the surrounding landscape and enables outdoor activities in seamless continuity with the interior spaces.
© Jesús Granada
