Friday, November 6, 2009

Social housing for miners, Degana, Spain by ZON-E Architects


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This is the new housing project by Zon-e Architects, located in a mining town in the heart of the Cantabrian Mountains in Spain

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The project, which is state-funded, is the first new residential development in the region for 25 years. The form of the building comprises two masses perpendicular to each other.


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The concept for the building form takes precedent from the jagged mountains, which at times become geometric. The colours and materials, such as the local slate, keep the building in context.

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The black facade acts like coal - absorbing almost all light that falls on it.

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Each of the 15 apartments is different in terms of size and floor plan. This contrasts with the building’s overall uniform appearance. Each room enjoys views over Asturia’s landscape.

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Architects ZON-E ARCHITECTS
Project architects Nacho Ruiz Allén &José Antonio Ruiz Esquiroz
Location Degaña, Asturias, Spain
Type of project Housing
Structural engineers Pentia
Design team Lucía Martinez Trejo, Sara López Arraiza
Client Principado de Asturias Government
Funding Public
Tender date October 2006
Start on site date January 2007
Gross internal floor area 2.385 m²
Total cost 1,2m €
M&E consultant Ingitech + Alfredo Balsera
Quantity Surveyor Manuel Martinez Manso
Planning Supervisor Manuel Martinez Manso
Main contractor Construcciones y Contratas Herrera
Facades Cufa
Photograph credits Ignacio Martinez

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