Barcelona Institute of Architecture, Facade Technologies
Productive Envelope_layers group
Instructor: Miquel Rodríguez
Group work with Sally Abi-Habib, Danielita Mancilla
The goal of the project was to create a façade with an active program that would layer itself onto the building. It was decided to use the building as a SPA and gym. All the water needed for operation is taken from the sea and is freeze desalinated as it moves through the building's façades. All states of water are used for the various functions of the SPA.
Productive Envelope_layers group
Instructor: Miquel Rodríguez
Group work with Sally Abi-Habib, Danielita Mancilla
The goal of the project was to create a façade with an active program that would layer itself onto the building. It was decided to use the building as a SPA and gym. All the water needed for operation is taken from the sea and is freeze desalinated as it moves through the building's façades. All states of water are used for the various functions of the SPA.
A pre-existing building was given as a basis for design. A disused parking garage in the Barcelona Prat Airport. It is located close to the sea, which inspired the freeze desalination plant idea.
The facades are made out of glass and transparent concrete, with water moving either inside the facade structure or next to it in transparent pipes. The “Ice” and “Cold Water” facades create a cool climate for the restaurant, reception and gym. The “Hot Water” facade provides water and warmth for the pool area. And the “Steam ” facade provides humid and dry areas for the spa.
The aesthetic idea is that the movement of water is visible in all it’s stages throughout the whole building due to the transpatent materials used.
