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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Aura Seguros in Barcelona, Spain by PICHARCHITECTSJune 29th, 2017 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: PICHARCHITECTS This report is about the integral remodeling of Aura’s insurance company building, located in the urban center of Santa Coloma de Gramenet, inside the metropolitan area of Barcelona. The project main objectives are the integral remodelling of the current building in order to update and revitalize its image from the street side view, make flexible, optimize and modernize the interior spaces, as so to adequate the building’s overall to its new needs and accessibility.  Image Courtesy © Simón García
 Image Courtesy © Simón García The current building had had, throughout his life, numerous alterations, mainly on its underground levels, ground level and attic. The need of providing it with a new customer service forced the appearance of wider spaces, make the accesses easier and supply them with natural zenithal lightning. The restoration is based principally on achieving open spaces; improve light conditions, ventilation and natural comfort, with the consequent optimization and improvement of the installations, finishes and the corporative image of the company.  Image Courtesy © Simón García  Image Courtesy © Simón García There are three special remarkable aspects of the architectural ensemble, the building image from its main façade, which dialogues with the local government; the possibility to provide exterior space, place of cohabitation and rest; and as a last point the need to supply lower levels with natural light from a big skylight. A new light plane, attached to the main façade of the building, acts as a sieve for the light coming from the outside, protection of the privacy of the work, so as a communication element of the company.  Image Courtesy © Alberto Tallón  Image Courtesy © Alberto Tallón The façade is mainly composed by a big metal weave that holds numerous light points of Led illumination, with a rhythm and size designed on project and customized with the client specifications. Integrating the light as a main layer that acts as a filter makes the work on the openings and carpentry of the offices like a second, non conditioned by the urban requirements of the surroundings layer, but focused on its own needs. The combination of layers which forms the planes of the cover takes a special significance in the building. The contemporary architecture identifies itself more often with the enveloping elements which react to a multiple functionality, climate and formalization conditioners inside the urban context where it’s placed.  Image Courtesy © Alberto Tallón  Image Courtesy © Alberto Tallón ABOUT PICH-AGUILERA/PICHARCHITECTS Pich-Aguilera Arquitectes. The study, initiated in 1986, is a society limited with two associated architects Felipe Pich-Aguilera Baurier and Teresa Batlle Pagès. In 2012 a new society linked to Pich-Architects was founded: PiBarquitecturaSix, SLP, with two founding partners and four new partners: Margherita Aricó, Pau Casaldáliga, Ute Müncheberg and Jordi Paris, all of them architects.  Image Courtesy © Alberto Tallón  Image Courtesy © Simón García Felipe Pich-Aguilera Baurier. Doctor architect. Graduated in 1986 by the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. Specialty in Construction. Member of the Group EASA (European Assembly of Students of Architecture). Participants in the Congresses in Denmark (1984), Greece (1985), and Finland (1987). Founder member of ASF-E, the Association of Architects Without Borders from Spain. Founder Member of the Young Catalan Architects Association (AJAC) and instigator of the activity “Meetings-Dialogue” in the Association. Founder Member of the Superior School of Architecture of the International University of Catalonia ESARQ/UIC. President of the school councils (1996-1999). Fourth-Grade Professor (since 2008). Professor of architecture and sustainability Fourth-Grade. Director of environmental and industrialitation investigation area. Founder Member of the grouping “AuS” (Architecture and Sustainability) grouping integrated in the School of Catalonia Architects.  Image Courtesy © Alberto Tallón  Image Courtesy © Alberto Tallón President GBC (Spanish president of the International Initiative for a Sustainable Built Environment and World Green Building Council). Director of the Chair of industrialized building and environment (CEIM). Member of the Environment of CEMEX.  Image Courtesy © Alberto Tallón  Image Courtesy © Alberto Tallón Since 1996, Felipe gives courses and conferences in workshops and masters in Schools of Architecture and institutions related to sustainability in constructive process and respect for environment in Catalonia, Spain and worldwide. Teresa Batlle Pagès. Architect. Graduated in 1989 from the School of Architecture at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. Specialization in services and conditions.  Image Courtesy © PICHARCHITECTS Member Group of EASA (European Assembly of Students of Architecture). Attends the Congress of Denmark(1984), Greece (1985), Finland (1987). Founding member of the Young Architects Association of Catalonia (AJAC). Founding member of the School of Architecture at the International University of Catalonia ESARQ / UIC.Coordinator of Teaching 2 nd Cycle Plan (1997-1999). Coordinator of the Professional Council. (1996-1999). Founding member of the Association AuS, Architecture and Sustainability of the College of Architects of Catalonia. Founding member of Architecture and Sustainability Association (ASA), driven by the Superior Council of Colleges of Architects of Spain (CSCAE).  Image Courtesy © PICHARCHITECTS  Image Courtesy © PICHARCHITECTS  Image Courtesy © PICHARCHITECTS  Image Courtesy © PICHARCHITECTS  Image Courtesy © PICHARCHITECTS  Image Courtesy © PICHARCHITECTS
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