Article source: Patxi Cortázar and José Manuel Simón

The U-shape building with orientation to the south that the approach proposes is respected, increasing the height and the flexibility of the highest alignments with the purpose of introducing a higher-than-planned number of dwellings.  The building is formally brought up with rectilinear prisms and gaps every two floors, made with two prevailing materials: dark-grey prefabricated panels and glass.

Image Courtesy © César San Millán

• Architects: Patxi Cortázar and José Manuel Simón
• Project: 134 Dwellings
• Location: Larrein, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
  
• Photography: César San Millán
• Date: 2009-2012
• Architectural Technologist: Juan Manuel Galera, Vicente Luis y Mikel Valderrama
• Developer: Nasipa S.L.
• Building company: Nasipa S.L.
• Surface: 20.177 m2

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