This building, conceived with a hybrid use of Public Library and Socio-Cultural Center, is located in the seaside neighborhood of Javea, near the port. This is the reason why, after a process of architectural approach, it has been inspired by reasons related to the sea ... metal facade vibrates, has three dimensions and simulates movement, such as sea surface. The facade treatment, as a light metal skin that envelops the whole volume, aims to boost its weightlessness without touching the ground plane. It is a large box or floating cage, a huge metal fishing net as those in the nearby port.

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Architects: Singular Studio

Location: 03730 XĂ bia, Alicante, Spain

Architect In Charge: J. Moragues, F. Nieto, R. Paternina
Area: 0.0 m2

Project Year: 2014

Photographs: David Frutos

Other Participants: Laura Solbes, Sara MarĂ­, Dionisio Henarejos, Laura MarĂ­

© David Frutos

From the architect. This building, conceived with a hybrid use of Public Library and Socio-Cultural Center, is located in the seaside neighborhood of Javea, near the port. This is the reason why, after a process of architectural approach, it has been inspired by reasons related to the sea ... metal facade vibrates, has three dimensions and simulates movement, such as sea surface. The facade treatment, as a light metal skin that envelops the whole volume, aims to boost its weightlessness without touching th...