#Multifunctional building #Barcelona #1933
Josep Lluís Sert, Joan Baptista Subirana, Josep Torres Clavé
Carrer de l'Almirall Pròxida 1, 3, 5; Carrer de la Residència 10; Passeig de Torras i Bages
08030
Barcelona,
Spain
Public transport: Pg Torras i Bages - Palomar
Access: Accessible
Today's use: Apartments, shops
Description
By looking at the usual built-up streets in Barcelona, you will notice that the building tradition has been broken here. Instead of constructing a closed block, the house is made up of five zigzagging blocks to open up the urban space. There are passages in several places, creating public spaces.In the complex, 200 flats were created as micro-apartments arranged over two storeys. The flats are accessible via single-loaded corridors. It is emphasised that all flats can be cross-ventilated, which was apparently unusual in older buildings.
The construction is made of a metall framework and masoned walls.
Description
By looking at the usual built-up streets in Barcelona, you will notice that the building tradition has been broken here. Instead of constructing a closed block, the house is made up of five zigzagging blocks to open up the urban space. There are passages in several places, creating public spaces.In the complex, 200 flats were created as micro-apartments arranged over two storeys. The flats are accessible via single-loaded corridors. It is emphasised that all flats can be cross-ventilated, which was apparently unusual in older buildings.
The construction is made of a metall framework and masoned walls.
History
The first plans for this house were drawn up in 1931, the year in which the government of Catalonia was re-established within Spain. The building is a symbol of this political change and alleviated the housing shortage in the working-class neighbourhood. People moved into the 200 flats, some of whom had previously lived in huts. The GATEPAC group (Grupo de Artistas y Técnicos Españoles Para la Arquitectura Contemporánea), the most progressive architects in the region, picked up on international trends in architecture. The Spanish Civil War in 1939 put an end to Catalonia's autonomy and thus to the government, but also to the construction of the entire complex. The idea was actually to construct further buildings for collective living, such as a cooperative, library, nursery, social club or free space for sports.
In one apartment was opened a little museum to experience an original flat. You can find it in block 2, floor 1, door 11.
History
The first plans for this house were drawn up in 1931, the year in which the government of Catalonia was re-established within Spain. The building is a symbol of this political change and alleviated the housing shortage in the working-class neighbourhood. People moved into the 200 flats, some of whom had previously lived in huts. The GATEPAC group (Grupo de Artistas y Técnicos Españoles Para la Arquitectura Contemporánea), the most progressive architects in the region, picked up on international trends in architecture. The Spanish Civil War in 1939 put an end to Catalonia's autonomy and thus to the government, but also to the construction of the entire complex. The idea was actually to construct further buildings for collective living, such as a cooperative, library, nursery, social club or free space for sports.
In one apartment was opened a little museum to experience an original flat. You can find it in block 2, floor 1, door 11.
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