Article source: Singular Studio

This building, conceived with a hybrid use of Public Library and Socio-Cultural Center, is located in the seaside neighborhood of Javea, near the port. This is the reason why, after a process of architectural approach, it has been inspired by reasons related to the sea … metal facade vibrates, has three dimensions and simulates movement, such as sea surface. The facade treatment, as a light metal skin that envelops the whole volume, aims to boost its weightlessness without touching the ground plane. It is a large box or floating cage, a huge metal fishing net as those in the nearby port.

Image Courtesy © David Frutos

• Architects: Singular Studio (J. Moragues, F. Nieto, R. Paternina)
• Project: Public Library and Socio-Cultural Center
• Location: Jávea (Alicante), Aduanas, Spain
• Photography: David Frutos
  
• Software used: Revit
• Other participants: Laura Solbes, Sara Marí, Dionisio Henarejos, Laura MaríF
• Surface: (m²) 1.132,29 m² / 12.187,87 ft²
  
• Year: 2014

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