E18 sites - Vitoria-Gasteiz (ES)

Vitoria-Gasteiz (ES)

SEE THE SITE PAGE HERE 
See the map of the different sites here

Location Vitoria-Gasteiz (Álava)
Scale L/S
Site Family Re-sourcing from social dynamic / Promoting open Neighbourhoods

Commission after competition Social housing, support for intermediation with residents, detailed study, building project, construction management

Inhabited milieu's challenges The aim is to propose social housing in residential blocks located in the southern periphery of the city, which has lost its original character due to several subsequent residential developments. The purpose is to understand the needs, opportunities and challenges of the site. Recovering or reinterpreting the configuration of the architectural elements that have their buildability clogged up, based on flexible, novel or even gradual approaches. Seeking cohesion with the area of reflection, which should be respectful of the natural landscape.