CONCEPT

The project emerges from a pursuit of light and its dialogue with space—the light that pierces through, the filtered light, the light that reveals itself through vegetation, and the light radiated by materials. The aim is to create spacious environments that receive natural light while also fostering comfort and freshness. For this reason, ceramics play a key role as a versatile material that manifests in different ways to shape distinct spaces. One of the main objectives is the project’s seamless integration with its surroundings, creating a green park and establishing a cohesive visual language with the adjacent sports center. The program is organised entirely on the ground floor, except for the technical areas located on the roof and in the basement, to promote the elimination of physical barriers. The building consists of two main areas: the heated swimming pool and the gym. Each of these spaces is designed to be unique and functional independently while maintaining a unifying element that connects them. Their interaction with light differs: in the swimming pool, light is transparent and diffused, entering through the sloped roofs and glass façade, while in the gym, light is more filtered, passing through wooden louvers and inviting users to step outside into the garden. Vegetation plays a crucial role in the project, enhancing biodiversity and energy efficiency through a landscaped ground-level garden, green lattice façades, and a rooftop garden. At the same time, it serves as a landmark for the community and its surroundings.

SUSTAINABILITY CRITERIA 

• Thermal envelope: The construction follows prefabrication and industrialization processes, achieving zero carbon emissions and adhering to Passivhaus standards. The combination of ceramic materials with high-performance thermal insulation and an extensive green roof ensures energy efficiency. Additionally, the use of louvers and lattice screens allows natural light to filter through while preventing excessive heat.

• Efficient thermal systems: The project incorporates new HVAC, domestic hot water production, and efficient ventilation systems. Energy demand is minimised through a design that prioritises renewable energy sources, ensuring high comfort with low consumption. Once energy demand is optimised, efficient equipment is installed, including well-insulated distribution systems, high-performance glazing, geothermal energy, lighting control systems, solar panels, and photovoltaics.

• Circular economy and architecture: The project focuses on minimising the use of natural resources and prioritising recycled materials that are non-toxic, locally sourced, and contribute to a low-waste construction approach.

Caption: 

01. Extensive low-maintenance vegetation cover for passive protection and rainwater harvesting. 

02. Saw-shaped roof for maximum use of indirect natural light. 

03. Solar panels for photovoltaic and solar renewable energy generation. 

04. Wooden slats to screen the incidence of sunlight on the glass.

05. Textile covers to protect from the sun and make the most of outdoor spaces all year round.

06. Textile ceramic façade with vegetation for plant evaporative cooling to prevent overheating. Reduces construction time as it is an industrialised material.

07. Façade free of thermal bridges, floor slab front with thermal values. 

08. Low albedo paving to avoid heat island effect. 

09. Double reinforced U-glass façade, with air chamber to maximise the use of natural light in a uniform manner. Reduction in the use of metal. Reduces construction time as it is industrialised.