Marti Miralles Arquitectes
DeveloperPROMUSA
LocationVullpalleres–West sector. Sant Cugat del Vallés
Project2005
Construction2008
Floor area9,122 m²
External consultants
Jaume Soldevila (Q. Surveyor), Rafael Bellmunt (Structure), Crisol, Ingenieros S.L. (Facilities)
PhotographyLourdes Jansana, Jaume González
Vullpalleres is an urban growth sector in Sant Cugat that is undergoing development. The scheme is located in a block with a strong public sector presence in infrastructure, utilities and housing.
The building is part of an intervention pulled together by a volumetric design, which expresses the block’s central position in the projected plan. Urban planning dictates this land can be used for two buildings: a linear block with retail premises on the ground floor connected to the pedestrian area and a separate building which resolves the intersection with Carrer Josep Serrabogunyà. The space between the two buildings is a communal garden.
The linear building has two basement floors for parking, retail on the ground floor and four floors with 2 and 3 bedroom dwellings. Access is via four staircases. The form of the building answers the need to relate the overarching shape of the block with its outer perimeter.
The type of dwelling chosen allows a flexible layout so it can adapt to different family situations and the needs of its users. The kitchen area communicates with the living-dining room. The facilities areas are near the party walls in the darker part of the flat, with the living spaces located along the strip adjoining the facade.
Urban planning and the orientation of the building determine two essential energy saving elements: sunlight and natural air circulation. The other energy saving measures include passive systems (insulation and sun protection), and also specific installations; such solar energy panels, centralised heating and water reuse and saving.
The building is part of an intervention pulled together by a volumetric design, which expresses the block’s central position in the projected plan. Urban planning dictates this land can be used for two buildings: a linear block with retail premises on the ground floor connected to the pedestrian area and a separate building which resolves the intersection with Carrer Josep Serrabogunyà. The space between the two buildings is a communal garden.
The linear building has two basement floors for parking, retail on the ground floor and four floors with 2 and 3 bedroom dwellings. Access is via four staircases. The form of the building answers the need to relate the overarching shape of the block with its outer perimeter.
The type of dwelling chosen allows a flexible layout so it can adapt to different family situations and the needs of its users. The kitchen area communicates with the living-dining room. The facilities areas are near the party walls in the darker part of the flat, with the living spaces located along the strip adjoining the facade.
Urban planning and the orientation of the building determine two essential energy saving elements: sunlight and natural air circulation. The other energy saving measures include passive systems (insulation and sun protection), and also specific installations; such solar energy panels, centralised heating and water reuse and saving.
