Havana Housing

Refurbishment of a 50s housing building . It is proposed to maintain and potentiate the structure as the characteristic element of the building.

The building is located in a prime location with excellent views to the sea, very close to the coastline . Its altitude , higher than most buildings of its environment gives it a privileged position.

This position allows us to take advantage of the views by generous openings and terraces or outdoor spaces that allow the outside use of housing , while taking into account the orientation to sun protection, high intensity these latitudes.

Outwardly, it maintains and enchances the existing structure , with its large central hole and lattices, rotund and characteristic appearance.

  • Year

    2015

  • Use

    Housing

  • Location

    La Habana, Cuba

  • Area

    15x15

  • Team

    Jaime Cantero, Gerardo Marcos, Francisco López, M. Eugenia Prieto, Pedro de Pascual, Carlos Lara

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