With a main focus on establishing a relationship between the social, the ecological and the economic together in one building, Urban Recycle Architecture.Studio won the Copa Arquitecture 2011 Contest, organized by Architecture for Humanity, Liga FOS,Fu.de and Nike. For this relationship to be successful, they decided on a building with multiple functions, a rectangular design and metallic structural system of fast construction and high strength. More images and architects’ description after the break.
The spaces required were organized into two horizontal blocks, interrupted by a main plaza opened vertically, connecting the Del Carril street to the football field. Located on the ground floor were the spaces dedicated to the community and economic uses such as the multipurpose room, locker rooms, lan house and community space commerce. The use of roof is possible through a metallic stairs outside. It was not restricted just to the green roof, rainwater catchment and location of solar collectors, but also involves a small vegetable garden, communal pool, a hammock and an unique view of the football pitch.
