keir alexander: menos / más

'menos / más' by keir alexander located in madrid, spain
images courtesy of keir alexander


london based keir alexander has generated a solution to revive public spaces with madrid, spain serving as a case study for its application.
located in the contemporary malasaña district, the plaza de san ildefonso becomes a vibrant setting for gathering after dusk. currently concealed
by an existing lifeless facade, a new circular form affixed to the surrounding buildings will highlight its urban presence to unknowing inhabitants.



approach to plaza de san ildefonso


creating a new importance to this space, the perforated metal screen acts like a veil to identify the social node while illuminating the interior
and exterior spaces with dappled light. residences, galleries and artist studios will be located below the plaza and art installations can be
displayed in the center of the space.



aerial view of the plaza



screen affixed to surrounding buildings



view from plaza to spaces below grade



spaces located below the plaza



gallery space



artist studio and gallery space



artist working in studio



site plan



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process model



site model