CASA SOLO and Estudio González Arquitectos (eGa), with whom we have already worked on the project of the new courts of Martorell, have won the competition for the new Miami Secondary School in Mont-roig del Camp, in Baix Camp, Tarragona.
The proposal is for a compact building: at the volumetric level, the sports center and the classroom building are integrated, optimizing access control and reducing energy losses. The overall building envelope is minimized.
In terms of contextualization, the compact building frees up most of the site, largely respecting the existing forest. In addition, the building opens on different fronts, activating the exterior space and linking the interior and exterior programmatically.
The access is located on the south corner, facing the residential area, so we propose the creation of a small square, partially covered by a portico, creating a meeting place.
The building creates a transition of exterior-interior spaces typical of the Mediterranean climate: plaza – lattice – portico – interior atrium – teaching spaces. The project respects and dynamizes the surrounding natural context, offering multiple options for play in nature.
The flat roof allows for the installation of photovoltaic panels; the air conditioning systems are integrated into the volume, and the beams that cover the sports center and the atrium allow for a controlled entry of light and natural ventilation.
In terms of the building’s life cycle, the construction systems selected reduce energy consumption, water consumption and CO2 emissions during the construction phase. Materials are chosen that facilitate cleaning, repair and replacement of elements and installations, as well as ease of change of use thanks to the modulation, regularity and standardization of spaces. These systems also contemplate future deconstruction, reducing the energy required for the process, as well as water consumption, dust generation and noise. The aim is to reuse materials in the deconstruction and to separate the different materials easily to facilitate recycling.
We would like to thank all the team that participated in the elaboration of the proposal for their effort and commitment!
