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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. Box In The Box in Móstoles, Spain by arenas basabe palaciosMarch 19th, 2018 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: arenas basabe palacios The project entails the refurbishment of a 940 m2 warehouse located in Móstoles (Madrid) and its conversion into a building that provides spaces for a cultural association and sporting activities for young students.  Image Courtesy © Imagen Subliminal
 Image Courtesy © Imagen Subliminal The scheme aims to preserve the existing structure and the industrial character of the building, whilst introducing two new components which serve as a element of reference for the user, both internally and externally. On the outside a new layer is added to the facade, a corrugated aluminum skin which draws attention and intensifies the presence of the building within its industrial context. This ventilated shell is fitted with a system of adjustable perforated window shutters that can be folded to display either an open or closed character.  Image Courtesy © Imagen Subliminal  Image Courtesy © Imagen Subliminal On the inside THE BOX, a massive core made of OSB boards, accommodates the servant spaces: circulation, foyer, toilets, storage and MEP services. This structure spans four storeys and becomes a unifying element that gives access and weaves the varied uses of the program together: indoor playing court, assembly hall, chapel, classrooms, meeting room, offices, etc.  Image Courtesy © Imagen Subliminal  Image Courtesy © Imagen Subliminal The use of clean lines and neutral-toned materials give these spaces a homogeneous appearance. The mostly white palette of translucent, transparent and opaque walls and grey continuous polished-concrete floors contrast with the forcefulness of the engineered lumber boards which clads the internal core.  Image Courtesy © Imagen Subliminal  Image Courtesy © Imagen Subliminal A double height space acts as both meeting place between users and playground for spontaneous games. The presence of THE BOX is specially prominent here, granting the building a recognizable identity, deeply associated to its new cultural use.  Image Courtesy © Imagen Subliminal  Image Courtesy © Imagen Subliminal  Image Courtesy © Imagen Subliminal  Image Courtesy © Imagen Subliminal  Image Courtesy © arenas basabe palacios
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