Article source: NAOS Architecture

The location of the Sport Complex and Swimming Center in La Florida, Vigo, was a challenge because it was in a empty space of a built block, with a very high slope. So, the superior level stayed and the building was constructed below this level and it develops the functional program semi-buried. Therefore, on top of the building, was projected a public square and the slope of the terrain.

Images Courtesy of Héctor Santos-Díez

• ARCHITECT: NAOS ARCHITECTURE (SANTIAGO GONZÁLEZ & MIGUEL PORRAS, ARCHITECTS)
• PROJECT NAME: SPORT COMPLEX AND SWIMMING CENTER IN LA FLORIDA, VIGO
• LOCATION: VIGO, SPAIN
• COMPLETION DATE: 2010
• PHOTOGRAPHER: HÉCTOR SANTOS-DIEZ, MÀIS QUE AUGA
• SITE AREA (FLOOR AREA): 4.689 m²
• CONSTRUCTION AREA: 4.742 m²
• ESTRUCTURAL ENGINEERING: E3 ARQUITECTOS
• INSTALLATIONS ENGINEERING: DAVISA INGENIERÍA
• Software used: AUTOCAD and 3DMAX

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