White architecture. A play of faceted volumes share prominence with a pure solid to define spaces of light and texture.

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Architects: Emilio Cortes, Rafael Landete

Location: Calle Jose Maria Puchades, 11, 03316 Benferri, Alicante, Spain

Area: 564.0 m2

Project Year: 2018

Photography: David Frutos

Promotor: Excma Diputación de Alicante - Excmo Ayuntamiento Benferri

Construction: Orthen, Servicio y actuaciones ambientales Sau

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Text description provided by the architects. White architecture. A play of faceted volumes share prominence with a pure solid to define spaces of light and texture.
Location Plan

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The geometry of the building responds to three main programs. A main volume sits by a diving wall hosting the auditorium and related programs. This space extends into two attached volumes: the social living room which is connected internally to the auditorium and the library separated by an outdoor plaza. This void acts as a gateway from which you can access the three programs independently.

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Due to the flat topography of the plot, in order to be able to offer a direct access to users and loading trucks, the auditorium has been sunk. A gentle slope of 5.7% connects the access of the building to the stage which is at level -0.90 meters. This allows for a better visibility in the r...