Offices
2003
SANT JOAN NORD OFFICE BUILDING
Inmobiliaria Colonial
Situation: Sant Cugat del Vallés
Status: Completed
Data
Situation: Ferrer i Guardia Street
Floor Area: 55.000m2
Budget: 42.000.000€
Architect: Eduard Gascón
Associate Architect: Lupe Álvarez
Quantity Surveyor: Vicenç Galiana
Team: Jordi Mestre, Alfredo Sarrias, Dariela Hentshell
Structural Engineer: Cotca, ingenieros
Services Engineer: JSS, ingenieria y arquitectura
Facades: Xavier Ferrés, architect
Landscape: Manel Colominas
Construction: OHL
Photos: Jordi Bernadó
Description
The building is situated in an environment marked by the trace of metropolitan roads and the presence of large constructions and tertiary buildings. Leaning on the highest part of the plot, the project proposes a piece that draws a landmark in the landscape and constitutes an element of order and reference in relation to the surrounding fragmented architectures.
Thus, the structure consists of three volumes of constant height and variable floors which rest on a continuous base and are arranged according to a rhythm that reveal the presence of a complementary system of large courtyards. These landscaped and partially covered courtyards, fluff up the volume and improve the environmental conditions of the work spaces, evoking the idea of a inner world itself and proposing an introspective look that serves as a counterpoint to the relationship users establish with the outside.
Publications
2006
Temas de Arquitectura 4 – Arquitectura Terciaria, Valencia
pg. 178
2005
Office Desing, ed. Daab, London
pg. 8
2004
Arquitectura 336,COAM, Madrid
pg. 72