david oliva + elisenda planas: el bruc residencial

‘el bruc residencial’ by david oliva + elisenda planas, el bruc, barcelona, spain all images © david oliva + elisenda planas

spanish architects david oliva + elisenda planas have completed ‘el bruc residencial’, a public building servicing a single-family housing development located in el bruc, barcelona, spain. the monolithic concrete shell is pierced by a series of narrow floor to ceiling windows textured with grills composed of steel rods. a deep overhang faced with concrete shelters visitors from the strong afternoon sun while announcing the main entrance. the structural facade contains thermal and acoustical insulation and the roof integrates rainwater recovery for irrigation of the garden.

steel rods lining windows

the interior features an open multipurpose space, bar, restrooms and an outdoor playground for children is positioned adjacent to the center amidst pine trees within view. the facilities modest footprint can accommodate up to thirty people at one time for communal gatherings, celebrations and activities.

adjacent playground

playground and pine trees

concrete facade and window grills formed with steel rods

entrances

interior

metal sliding doors

sliding doors in open position

floor plan / level 0

section

elevation

project info:

project title: multiuse building and meeting point – el bruc residencial architects: david oliva + elisenda planas / www.sp25.es engineering: lavola, s.l. structure: crae,s.l. design: 2009 construction: 2010 location: el bruc residencial, el bruc, barcelona, spain. type: public building program: multiuse room, bar, toilet, storage and cleaning room. size: 95.75 m2 budget: 186.300€ client: ajuntament el bruc / diputació de barcelona. photo credits: david oliva + elisenda planas / www.sp25.es