Day center and Home for the elderly of Blancafort | Guillem Carrera Arquitecte
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The observation of the plot had consider that the building not only had to resolve a program, but should consolidate the urban fabric creating an entrance to the village with its own personality and public character.
Eduwik Architecture Excellence Awards 2022
First Award | Public Building (Built)
Project Name: Day center and Home for the elderly of Blancafort
Project Category: Public building
Studio Name: Guillem Carrera Arquitecte
Design Team: Eva Crespo, Meritxell Anglès, Xavier Foraste, Estudi Cuyas 38 SL
Area: 647m2
Year: 2018
Location: Blancafort
Consultants: Betaconkret SA
Photography Credits: Adrià Goula
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It is proposed to open the building to the three surrounding streets and public green area, turning the preexisting retaining wall into the base of the building and creating a core of common access and an internal courtyard for each of the two public facilities.
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The Senior Citizens Center directs its main space to the surrounding landscape, while the Day Center directs its main space to a larger internal courtyard, designed for the gathering together and more leisurely activity of its users.
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The external finishes respond to not require continuous maintenance. As for the interior finishes, these aim to provide users with the warmth needed to enjoy a building designed to be comfortable during the last stage of their life.
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