It started with the demolition of different parts of the building and then, a hydrotherapy pavilion was constructed.
The
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The renovation of this children's rehabilitation centre was made with the intention of taking advantage of residual materials like ceramic. The vaults and the interior claddings were faced with exposed brick. These vaults are of unique geometry having parabolic sections. The lattice of reinforced concrete recalls the industrial architecture of Pier Luigi Nervi.
The roof of the swimming pool is formed by inverted ceramic pyramids which , and they rest on concrete pillars. Outside, the pavilion is surrounded by a zig-zagging brick screen.
The glass served for partitions in the preexisting building, which was
Mª Rocío Alejandro Rodríguez
This building was
inspired by simple structures and the clear morphology of vernacular
architecture. It started with the demolition of different parts of the
building and then, a hydrotherapy pavilion was constructed.
The
renovation of this children's rehabilitation center was made with the
intention of taking advantage of residual materials like ceramic and
vaults of unique geometry. The vaults and the interior claddings were
made with self-bearing surfaces with parabolic sections.
The
roof of the swimming pool is formed by inverted ceramic pyramids, and
they rest on concrete pillars. Outside, the pavilion is sourronded by a
zigzagging brick screen.
The glass served for partitions in the preexisting building, which was organized by a corridor of white masonry walls and glazed roof.
Mª Rocío Alejandro Rodríguez
Rocio, I enjoyed reading this, it was simple and effective, I have a good understanding of the building in a few sentences. Well done. You've described it in a way that makes me want to know this building better, I love the lattice, the balance between material presence and structural thinness.
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