Final Master Work

1. Miguel Alejandro Yañez Aguilar
MCH 2023
AN URBAN APPROACH TO HOUSING

3. The completion of this master would have not been possible
The completion of this master would have not been possible
without the support of:
without the support of:
My directors
My directors Jose Maria de Lapuerta
Jose Maria de Lapuerta y
y Andrea Deplazes
Andrea Deplazes who
who
allow this master to be possible and let me be part of it.
allow this master to be possible and let me be part of it.
My coordinator
My coordinator Nuria Muruais
Nuria Muruais that through her hard work created
that through her hard work created
unforgettable experiences.
unforgettable experiences.
To my professors
To my professors Dietmar Eberle
Dietmar Eberle,
, Alberto Nicolau
Alberto Nicolau &
& Fernando
Fernando
Altozano
Altozano &
& Andrea Deplazes
Andrea Deplazes,
, as well as the speciality and
as well as the speciality and
workshops leaders,
workshops leaders, that made me rediscover architecture through
that made me rediscover architecture through
their amazing lessons.
their amazing lessons.
To the mexican team,
To the mexican team, Andres Padilla
Andres Padilla,
, Paloma Romero
Paloma Romero,
, Hector
Hector
Herrera
Herrera that made me feel unusually at home.
that made me feel unusually at home.
To
To Camilo Meneses
Camilo Meneses and
and Fernando Gonzalez
Fernando Gonzalez for his lessons
for his lessons
during our teamwork.
during our teamwork.
To my classmates that even before the master began created
To my classmates that even before the master began created
a great group of friends and that made this memorable
a great group of friends and that made this memorable
experience.
experience.
To all my teammates who regardless of the circumstances
To all my teammates who regardless of the circumstances
managed to push the work forward and come up with great
managed to push the work forward and come up with great
results through the whole master.
results through the whole master.
To my
To my parents
parents Monica Alexandra Aguilar
Monica Alexandra Aguilar &
& Miguel Angel
Miguel Angel
Yañez
Yañez for everything.
for everything.
To my girlfriend
To my girlfriend Sofia Gonzalez Camhi
Sofia Gonzalez Camhi who was always
who was always
supportive and patient through the toughest times, and became a
supportive and patient through the toughest times, and became a
source of inspiration.
source of inspiration.
To
To Raymundo Santos
Raymundo Santos for his noble day to day friendship.
for his noble day to day friendship.
To
To Carolina Castellanos
Carolina Castellanos for the unconditional support given and
for the unconditional support given and
her way of understanding housing.
her way of understanding housing.
To
To Victor Cruz
Victor Cruz for his positiveness and philosophy.
for his positiveness and philosophy.
To
To Eins
Eins for being my main source motivation everyday.
for being my main source motivation everyday.
Aknowledgements
Aknowledgements
The Master of Advanced Studies in Collective Housing is a postgraduate professional program in advanced architecture
The Master of Advanced Studies in Collective Housing is a postgraduate professional program in advanced architecture
design that focuses on housing, city, and energy studies. The value of this unique program lies in its excellence and
design that focuses on housing, city, and energy studies. The value of this unique program lies in its excellence and
practice-oriented synthesis of design, integrated disciplines, and theoretical issues related to dwelling and housing.
practice-oriented synthesis of design, integrated disciplines, and theoretical issues related to dwelling and housing.

4. This book explores housing on various levels,
This book explores housing on various levels,
examining it from an urban perspective down to the
examining it from an urban perspective down to the
most basic and humane ways of living. It showcases
most basic and humane ways of living. It showcases
housing in diverse scenarios, ranging from high-budget
housing in diverse scenarios, ranging from high-budget
scenarios to emergency shelters in crisis situations or
scenarios to emergency shelters in crisis situations or
evacuations. The book reveals the innate tendency of
evacuations. The book reveals the innate tendency of
human beings to build communities, transcending cultural
human beings to build communities, transcending cultural
and geographical boundaries. It captures housing in its
and geographical boundaries. It captures housing in its
purest form, emphasizing its fundamental importance in
purest form, emphasizing its fundamental importance in
the world.
the world.
Index
Index
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Specialties
Workshops
Humanizing Madrid Norte 8
Qualities of the Space 66
City + Nature 24
Productive Towers 76
Climate, Metabolism & 38
Everyday Architecture 84
Construction & Technology 48
City Survival 96

5. A healthy city is a term used to describe an urban area
A healthy city is a term used to describe an urban area
that is designed and developed with a focus on promoting
that is designed and developed with a focus on promoting
the health and well-being of its residents. Healthy cities
the health and well-being of its residents. Healthy cities
prioritize various aspects of public health, including access to
prioritize various aspects of public health, including access to
healthcare services, clean air and water, safe and accessible
healthcare services, clean air and water, safe and accessible
transportation, green spaces, and social and economic
transportation, green spaces, and social and economic
opportunities that contribute to a high quality of life.
opportunities that contribute to a high quality of life.
The aim of the module is to understand the application of
The aim of the module is to understand the application of
science and research to address urban challenges through an
science and research to address urban challenges through an
evidence based approach.
evidence based approach.
The final submission is a synthetic presentation of the
The final submission is a synthetic presentation of the
most significant contents regarding the different topics of
most significant contents regarding the different topics of
urban study developed for the definition of the intervention
urban study developed for the definition of the intervention
programs at the area. The most significant elements are:
programs at the area. The most significant elements are:
context, connectivity, integration, accessibility, mobility,
context, connectivity, integration, accessibility, mobility,
scale, safety, quality, resilience and diversity
scale, safety, quality, resilience and diversity
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Professor
Professor
Humanizing Madrid Norte
Humanizing Madrid Norte
Lucas Navarro
Lucas Navarro
Brittany Siegert
Brittany Siegert
Fernando González
Fernando González
Isabel Monsalve
Isabel Monsalve
Gabriel Barba
Gabriel Barba
Alejandro Yañez
Alejandro Yañez
Julia Landaburu
Julia Landaburu
Susana Isabel
Susana Isabel
Location
Location
Team
Team
Syllabus
Syllabus
Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain
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Photography
Photography |
| Gabriel Barba
Gabriel Barba
A healthy city is a term used to describe an urban area
A healthy city is a term used to describe an urban area
designed and developed with a focus on promoting the
designed and developed with a focus on promoting the
health and well-being of its residents. Healthy cities prioritize
health and well-being of its residents. Healthy cities prioritize
various aspects of public health, including access to
various aspects of public health, including access to
healthcare services, clean air and water, safe and accessible
healthcare services, clean air and water, safe and accessible
transportation, green spaces, and social and economic
transportation, green spaces, and social and economic
opportunities that contribute to a high quality of life.
opportunities that contribute to a high quality of life.
The aim of the module is to understand the application of
The aim of the module is to understand the application of
science and research to address urban challenges through an
science and research to address urban challenges through an
evidence-based approach.
evidence-based approach.
The final submission is a synthetic presentation of the most
The final submission is a synthetic presentation of the most
significant contents regarding the different topics of urban
significant contents regarding the different topics of urban
study developed for the definition of intervention programs
study developed for the definition of intervention programs
in the area. The most significant elements include context,
in the area. The most significant elements include context,
connectivity, integration, accessibility, mobility, scale, safety,
connectivity, integration, accessibility, mobility, scale, safety,
quality, resilience, and diversity.
quality, resilience, and diversity.
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Professor
Professor
Humanizing Madrid Norte
Humanizing Madrid Norte
Lucas Navarro
Lucas Navarro
Brittany Siegert
Brittany Siegert
Fernando González
Fernando González
Isabel Monsalve
Isabel Monsalve
Gabriel Barba
Gabriel Barba
Alejandro Yañez
Alejandro Yañez
Julia Landaburu
Julia Landaburu
Susana Isabel
Susana Isabel
Location
Location
Team
Team
Syllabus
Syllabus
Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain
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6. Scale analysis
Scale analysis |
| Brittany Siegert
Brittany Siegert
&
&
Alejandro Yañez
Alejandro Yañez
City Section
City Section |
| Alejandro Yañez
Alejandro Yañez
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10

7. Proposed Green
Proposed Green |
| Brittany Siegert
Brittany Siegert
Existing Green
Existing Green |
| Brittany Siegert
Brittany Siegert
13
12

8. Proposed Transport
Proposed Transport |
| Brittany Siegert
Brittany Siegert
Existing transport
Existing transport |
| Brittany Siegert
Brittany Siegert
15
14

9. Working
Working
15’ Office/Workspace:3
15’ Office/Workspace:3
10’ Co-working space:4
10’ Co-working space:4
5’ public transport stop:17
5’ public transport stop:17
Healthcare
Healthcare
30’ Hospital:1
30’ Hospital:1
10’ Specialist doctor:4
10’ Specialist doctor:4
5’ Pharmacy:14
5’ Pharmacy:14
Living
Living
10’ Park
10’ Park
5’ Public meeting space/
5’ Public meeting space/
Playground
Playground
Education
Education
15’ Secondary School /
15’ Secondary School /
Librarby:2
Librarby:2
10’ Primary School:4
10’ Primary School:4
5’ Kindergarden:10
5’ Kindergarden:10
Entertainment
Entertainment
30’ Swimming pool /
30’ Swimming pool /
Theater:1
Theater:1
15’ Cinema/Restaurant:3
15’ Cinema/Restaurant:3
10’ Place for worship/
10’ Place for worship/
gym:10
gym:10
5’ Cafe/Bar:20
5’ Cafe/Bar:20
Entertainment
Entertainment
30’ Swimming pool /
30’ Swimming pool /
Theater:1
Theater:1
15’ Cinema/Restaurant:3
15’ Cinema/Restaurant:3
10’ Place for worship/
10’ Place for worship/
gym:10
gym:10
5’ Cafe/Bar:20
5’ Cafe/Bar:20
Housing
Entertainment
Working
Healthcare
Commerce
Living
Education
15 min. City
15 min. City |
| Alejandro Yañez
Alejandro Yañez
17
16

10. Park zonification
Park zonification |
| Gabriel Barba
Gabriel Barba
&
&
Lucas Navarro
Lucas Navarro
19
18

11. Render
Render |
| Fernando Gonzalez
Fernando Gonzalez
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12. Render
Render |
| Fernando Gonzalez
Fernando Gonzalez
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13. 02
02
Professor
Professor
City + Nature
City + Nature
Fernando Gonzalez
Fernando Gonzalez
Britanny Siegert
Britanny Siegert
Isabel Monsalve
Isabel Monsalve
Lucas Navarro
Lucas Navarro
M. Alejandro Yañez Aguilar
M. Alejandro Yañez Aguilar
Jose Maria Ezquiaga
Jose Maria Ezquiaga
Gemma Peribáñez
Gemma Peribáñez
Location
Location
Team
Team
Syllabus
Syllabus
Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain
A healthy city is a term used to describe an urban area
A healthy city is a term used to describe an urban area
that is designed and developed with a focus on promoting
that is designed and developed with a focus on promoting
the health and well-being of its residents. Healthy cities
the health and well-being of its residents. Healthy cities
prioritize various aspects of public health, including access to
prioritize various aspects of public health, including access to
healthcare services, clean air and water, safe and accessible
healthcare services, clean air and water, safe and accessible
transportation, green spaces, and social and economic
transportation, green spaces, and social and economic
opportunities that contribute to a high quality of life.
opportunities that contribute to a high quality of life.
The proposal is set on Campamento, a district of Madrid which
The proposal is set on Campamento, a district of Madrid which
dates to the 1920s, where the government located a military
dates to the 1920s, where the government located a military
base that through the years and the growth of the city, became
base that through the years and the growth of the city, became
unnecessary and abandoned, giving place to an empty patch just
unnecessary and abandoned, giving place to an empty patch just
2 km away from the heart of Madrid. One of its main issues
2 km away from the heart of Madrid. One of its main issues
was the disconnection from the nearby neighborhoods, which are
was the disconnection from the nearby neighborhoods, which are
already heavily segregated by the A5 highway that divides the
already heavily segregated by the A5 highway that divides the
center of the district.
center of the district.
Even though the obvious solution is to bury the A5 highway
Even though the obvious solution is to bury the A5 highway
to open new fronts within the neighborhoods, we considered
to open new fronts within the neighborhoods, we considered
the financial viability of the project and decided to embrace the
the financial viability of the project and decided to embrace the
highway as an element that is necessary to adapt to the city.
highway as an element that is necessary to adapt to the city.
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02
Professor
Professor
City + Nature
City + Nature
Fernando Gonzalez
Fernando Gonzalez
Britanny Siegert
Britanny Siegert
Isabel Monsalve
Isabel Monsalve
Lucas Navarro
Lucas Navarro
M. Alejandro Yañez Aguilar
M. Alejandro Yañez Aguilar
Jose Maria Ezquiaga
Jose Maria Ezquiaga
Gemma Peribáñez
Gemma Peribáñez
Location
Location
Team
Team
Syllabus
Syllabus
Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain
A healthy city is a term used to describe an urban area
A healthy city is a term used to describe an urban area
designed and developed with a focus on promoting the health
designed and developed with a focus on promoting the health
and well-being of its residents. Healthy cities prioritize various
and well-being of its residents. Healthy cities prioritize various
aspects of public health, including access to healthcare services,
aspects of public health, including access to healthcare services,
clean air and water, safe and accessible transportation, green
clean air and water, safe and accessible transportation, green
spaces, and social and economic opportunities that contribute
spaces, and social and economic opportunities that contribute
to a high quality of life.
to a high quality of life.
The proposal is set in Campamento, a district of Madrid
The proposal is set in Campamento, a district of Madrid
dating back to the 1920s, where the government established
dating back to the 1920s, where the government established
a military base that, over the years and with the city’s growth,
a military base that, over the years and with the city’s growth,
became unnecessary and abandoned, resulting in an empty
became unnecessary and abandoned, resulting in an empty
patch just 2 km away from the heart of Madrid. One of its main
patch just 2 km away from the heart of Madrid. One of its main
issues was the disconnection from nearby neighborhoods,
issues was the disconnection from nearby neighborhoods,
already heavily segregated by the A5 highway that divides the
already heavily segregated by the A5 highway that divides the
center of the district.
center of the district.
Despite the obvious solution being to bury the A5 highway to
Despite the obvious solution being to bury the A5 highway to
open new fronts within the neighborhoods, we considered the
open new fronts within the neighborhoods, we considered the
financial viability of the project and decided to embrace the
financial viability of the project and decided to embrace the
highway as an element necessary to adapt to the city.
highway as an element necessary to adapt to the city.
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14. Green Strategies
Green Strategies |
| Isabel Monsalve
Isabel Monsalve Road Strategies
Road Strategies |
| Isabel Monsalve
Isabel Monsalve
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15. Height + Size Analysis
Height + Size Analysis |
| Isabel Monsalve
Isabel Monsalve & Alejandro Yañez
& Alejandro Yañez
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H: 5 F
A: - m2
H: 7 F
A: 40-80 m2
H: 9 F
A: 40-80 m2
H: 6 F
A: 50-90 m2
H: 5 F
A: 50-90 m2
H: 5-6 F
A: 60-100 m2
H: 9 F
A: 40-100 m2
H: 6 F
A: 70-90 m2
H: 9-16 F
A: 40-100 m2
H: 6 F
A: 70-90 m2
H: 6 F
A: 90-110 m2
H: 9-16 F
A: 60-110 m2
H: 1 F
A: 200 m2
H: 5 F
A: 50-100 m2
H: 1-2 F
A: 90-100 m2
H: 4 F
A: 50-100 m2
H: 7 F
A: 50-100 m2
H: 6 F
A: 50-100 m2
H: 6 F
A: 50-100 m2
Height Proposal
Height Proposal |
| Fernando Gonzalez
Fernando Gonzalez
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16. 15 min. City
15 min. City |
| Lucas Navarro
Lucas Navarro
31
30

17. Sections
Sections |
| Alejandro Yañez
Alejandro Yañez
33
32

18. Render
Render |
| Fernando Gonzalez
Fernando Gonzalez
35
34

19. Render
Render |
| Fernando Gonzalez
Fernando Gonzalez
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20. 03
03
Professor
Professor
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Climate & Metabolism
Climate & Metabolism
Vyoma Popat
Vyoma Popat
Krishna Yadav
Krishna Yadav
Hector Herrera
Hector Herrera
Stephany Pavon
Stephany Pavon
M. Alejandro Yañez Aguilar
M. Alejandro Yañez Aguilar
The module explores the design opportunities which the field
The module explores the design opportunities which the field
of thermodynamics and ecology have opened to architecture,
of thermodynamics and ecology have opened to architecture,
and specifically to the field of collective housing. The module
and specifically to the field of collective housing. The module
focuses on climatic questions and on the metabolic dimension
focuses on climatic questions and on the metabolic dimension
of architecture, with the objective of finding design strategies
of architecture, with the objective of finding design strategies
which bridge the void between quantitative and qualitative
which bridge the void between quantitative and qualitative
approaches.
approaches.
The module is formed by a seminar and a workshop. The
The module is formed by a seminar and a workshop. The
idea of integrating seminar and workshop is to introduce
idea of integrating seminar and workshop is to introduce
a series theoretical concepts and, simultaneously, to learn
a series theoretical concepts and, simultaneously, to learn
how to nest them in the design process, thus reinforcing the
how to nest them in the design process, thus reinforcing the
practical-theoretical approach of this module. This approach,
practical-theoretical approach of this module. This approach,
which mediates between the technical and cultural aspects
which mediates between the technical and cultural aspects
of architecture, focuses on developing informed design
of architecture, focuses on developing informed design
strategies and on its implementation on real practice.
strategies and on its implementation on real practice.
The final submission is a 20-unit collective housing scheme
adapted to the climate of the chosen location. The project
will show how collective housing can adapt to climatically-
inflected inhabitation patterns.
Javier German Garcia
Javier German Garcia
Location
Location
Team
Team
Syllabus
Syllabus
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona, Spain
Isometric
Isometric |
| Krishna Yadav
Krishna Yadav
&
&
Hector Herrera
Hector Herrera
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03
Professor
Professor
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Climate & Metabolism
Climate & Metabolism
Vyoma Popat
Vyoma Popat
Krishna Yadav
Krishna Yadav
Hector Herrera
Hector Herrera
Stephany Pavon
Stephany Pavon
M. Alejandro Yañez Aguilar
M. Alejandro Yañez Aguilar
The module explores the design opportunities that the field
The module explores the design opportunities that the field
of thermodynamics and ecology has opened to architecture,
of thermodynamics and ecology has opened to architecture,
specifically within the realm of collective housing. It focuses
specifically within the realm of collective housing. It focuses
on climatic considerations and the metabolic dimension of
on climatic considerations and the metabolic dimension of
architecture, aiming to find design strategies that bridge the
architecture, aiming to find design strategies that bridge the
gap between quantitative and qualitative approaches.
gap between quantitative and qualitative approaches.
The module comprises both a seminar and a workshop.
The module comprises both a seminar and a workshop.
Integrating these components serves to introduce a series of
Integrating these components serves to introduce a series of
theoretical concepts while simultaneously demonstrating how
theoretical concepts while simultaneously demonstrating how
to incorporate them into the design process, reinforcing the
to incorporate them into the design process, reinforcing the
practical-theoretical approach of the module. This approach,
practical-theoretical approach of the module. This approach,
mediating between the technical and cultural aspects of
mediating between the technical and cultural aspects of
architecture, emphasizes the development of informed design
architecture, emphasizes the development of informed design
strategies and their implementation in real practice.
strategies and their implementation in real practice.
The final submission involves a 20-unit collective housing
The final submission involves a 20-unit collective housing
scheme adapted to the climate of the chosen location. The
scheme adapted to the climate of the chosen location. The
project aims to showcase how collective housing can adapt
project aims to showcase how collective housing can adapt
to climatically influenced inhabitation patterns.
to climatically influenced inhabitation patterns.
Javier German Garcia
Javier German Garcia
Location
Location
Team
Team
Syllabus
Syllabus
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona, Spain
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21. Most of its territory lies on the northeast
Most of its territory lies on the northeast
of the Iberian Peninsula, to the south of the
of the Iberian Peninsula, to the south of the
Pyrenees mountain range. Catalonia is divided
Pyrenees mountain range. Catalonia is divided
into four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida,
into four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida,
and Tarragona. The climates in Catalonia can
and Tarragona. The climates in Catalonia can
be diverse, with areas around the coast having
be diverse, with areas around the coast having
a mediterranean climate, valleys with a oceanic
a mediterranean climate, valleys with a oceanic
climate and the pyrenean peaks with alpine
climate and the pyrenean peaks with alpine
climate.
climate.
Barcelona is located on the northeast coast of
Barcelona is located on the northeast coast of
the Iberian Peninsula, facing the Mediterranean
the Iberian Peninsula, facing the Mediterranean
Sea, on a plain approximately 5 km wide limited
Sea, on a plain approximately 5 km wide limited
by the mountain range of Collserola. Although,
by the mountain range of Collserola. Although,
It has a hot summer mediterranean climate with
It has a hot summer mediterranean climate with
mild winters, while the rainiest seasons are
mild winters, while the rainiest seasons are
spring and autumn.
spring and autumn.
While Barcelona experiences almost
While Barcelona experiences almost
comfortable temperatures throughout the year,
comfortable temperatures throughout the year,
the main climatic challenge is the high humidity
the main climatic challenge is the high humidity
levels due to close proximity to the sea.
levels due to close proximity to the sea.
Summer comfort zone is between 20 C° /
25 C° and relative humidity between 20% AND
70%. During summer, temperatures constantly
go below and above this comfort zone depending
on the time of the day. Moreover, the excessive
humidity cause the data to be above the comfort
zone most of the time.
During winter, temperatures are constantly
below the comfort zone. moreover, the excessive
humidity cause the data to be bellow the comfort
zone most of the time.
Winter
Winter
Summer
Summer
Summer + Winter references
Summer + Winter references |
| Stephany Pavon
Stephany Pavon
&
&
Alejandro Yañez
Alejandro Yañez
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22. Material analysis
Material analysis |
| Vyoma Popat
Vyoma Popat
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&
Alejandro Yañez
Alejandro Yañez
Thermal conductivity:
Thermal conductivity: 0.73 w/m.K
0.73 w/m.K
Heat Capacity:
Heat Capacity: 800 j/kg.K
800 j/kg.K
Density:
Density: 1700 g/m2
1700 g/m2
Effectiveness:
Effectiveness: High
High
Brick
Brick
Thermal conductivity:
Thermal conductivity: 1.13 w/m.K
1.13 w/m.K
Heat Capacity:
Heat Capacity: 1000 j/kg.K
1000 j/kg.K
Density:
Density: 2000 g/m2
2000 g/m2
Effectiveness:
Effectiveness: High
High
Concrete
Concrete
Thermal conductivity:
Thermal conductivity: 0.14 w/m.K
0.14 w/m.K
Heat Capacity:
Heat Capacity: 1200 j/kg.K
1200 j/kg.K
Density:
Density: 650 g/m2
650 g/m2
Effectiveness:
Effectiveness: low
low
Timber
Timber
Thermal conductivity:
Thermal conductivity: 0.22 w/m.K
0.22 w/m.K
Heat Capacity:
Heat Capacity: 140 j/kg.K
140 j/kg.K
Density:
Density: 1000 g/m2
1000 g/m2
Effectiveness:
Effectiveness: Low
Low
Rice straw
Rice straw
Thermal conductivity:
Thermal conductivity: 0.60 w/m.K
0.60 w/m.K
Heat Capacity:
Heat Capacity: 4200 j/kg.K
4200 j/kg.K
Density:
Density: 1000 g/m2
1000 g/m2
Effectiveness:
Effectiveness: High
High
Water
Water
Thermal conductivity:
Thermal conductivity: 45 w/m.K
45 w/m.K
Heat Capacity:
Heat Capacity: 480 j/kg.K
480 j/kg.K
Density:
Density: 7800 g/m2
7800 g/m2
Effectiveness:
Effectiveness: Low
Low
Steel
Steel
Transversal Section
Transversal Section |
| Alejandro Yañez
Alejandro Yañez
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23. Winter
Winter
Summer
Summer
Summer + Winter renders
Summer + Winter renders |
| Stephany Pavon
Stephany Pavon
&
&
Alejandro Yañez
Alejandro Yañez
Winter
Winter
Night
Night
Night
Night
Day
Day
Day
Day
Summer
Summer
CLT structure
CLT structure
CLT pergola
CLT pergola
CLT walls
CLT walls
Brick floor
Brick floor
Aluminuium glass window
Aluminuium glass window
Rice Straw Jali
Rice Straw Jali
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
Transversal Section
Transversal Section |
| Stephany Pavon
Stephany Pavon
&
&
Alejandro Yañez
Alejandro Yañez
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24. Isometric
Isometric |
| Krishna Yadav
Krishna Yadav
&
&
Hector Herrera
Hector Herrera
Therman Analysis
Therman Analysis |
| Krishna Yadav
Krishna Yadav
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25. 04
04
Professor
Professor
S
pec
i
al
ty
S
pec
i
al
ty
Construction & Technolo-
Construction & Technolo-
Lucas Navarro
Lucas Navarro
Brittany Siegert
Brittany Siegert
Fernando González
Fernando González
M. Alejandro Yañez Aguilar
M. Alejandro Yañez Aguilar
Diego García Setién
Diego García Setién
David Castro
Archie Campbell
Ignacio Fernández Solla
Location
Location
Team
Team
Syllabus
Syllabus
Oulu, Finland
Oulu, Finland
The aim of the module is to understand buildings as entities
The aim of the module is to understand buildings as entities
based on the interplay of three physical realms: structure,
based on the interplay of three physical realms: structure,
envelope and services, which all are connected by an
envelope and services, which all are connected by an
industrialization process.
industrialization process.
During a period of 8 weeks, the students will develop a
During a period of 8 weeks, the students will develop a
culture of construction in parallel to their evolving culture
culture of construction in parallel to their evolving culture
of design, having in mind that design is not possible without
of design, having in mind that design is not possible without
construction and vice-versa.
construction and vice-versa.
At the end of the module, students will have understood
At the end of the module, students will have understood
design and construction as one continuous process.
design and construction as one continuous process.
Rues des Orteaux
Rues des Orteaux
04
04
Professor
Professor
S
pec
i
al
ty
S
pec
i
al
ty
Construction & Technology
Construction & Technology
Lucas Navarro
Lucas Navarro
Brittany Siegert
Brittany Siegert
Fernando González
Fernando González
M. Alejandro Yañez Aguilar
M. Alejandro Yañez Aguilar
Diego García Setién
Diego García Setién
David Castro
Archie Campbell
Ignacio Fernández Solla
Location
Location
Team
Team
Syllabus
Syllabus
Oulu, Finland
Oulu, Finland
The aim of the module is to understand buildings as entities
The aim of the module is to understand buildings as entities
based on the interplay of three physical realms: structure,
based on the interplay of three physical realms: structure,
envelope, and services, all of which are connected by an
envelope, and services, all of which are connected by an
industrialization process.
industrialization process.
Over a period of 8 weeks, students will develop a culture
Over a period of 8 weeks, students will develop a culture
of construction alongside their evolving culture of design,
of construction alongside their evolving culture of design,
recognizing that design is not possible without construction
recognizing that design is not possible without construction
and vice versa.
and vice versa.
By the end of the module, students will have gained an
By the end of the module, students will have gained an
understanding of design and construction as one continuous
understanding of design and construction as one continuous
process.
process.
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26. 48° 51’ 52.9” N - Paris, FR
The Project is inspired from the consequences
The Project is inspired from the consequences
of taking a project from Paris (Rues des Orteaux)
of taking a project from Paris (Rues des Orteaux)
to any place with extreme weather conditions
to any place with extreme weather conditions
on Earth and making the needed adaptations
on Earth and making the needed adaptations
for its success.
for its success.
66° 33’ 52” N - Arctic Circle
65° 0’ 44.5” N - Oulu, FN
Given that, a collective housing project is
Given that, a collective housing project is
created at the edge of the river in Oulu, Finland.
created at the edge of the river in Oulu, Finland.
Moreover, the development of the project goes
Moreover, the development of the project goes
according to social, cultural, economic and
according to social, cultural, economic and
constructive necessities of Finland, considering
constructive necessities of Finland, considering
the most minimal constructive detail of the
the most minimal constructive detail of the
project.
project.
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28. Floor plans
Floor plans |
| Brittany Siegert
Brittany Siegert
Transversal Section
Transversal Section |
| Lucas Navarro
Lucas Navarro
&
&
Alejandro Yañez
Alejandro Yañez
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29. Building timelapse
Building timelapse |
| Alejandro Yañez
Alejandro Yañez
Single Glazing in Aluminum Panel of 4mm with laminated safety glass
Single Glazing in Aluminum Panel of 4mm with laminated safety glass
Window base of 120 x 120 mm
Window base of 120 x 120 mm
Triple Glazed window made of 6 mm sheets, finished in wood frame
Triple Glazed window made of 6 mm sheets, finished in wood frame
Cross Laminated Timber beam of 40 mm
Cross Laminated Timber beam of 40 mm
Cross Laminated Timber slab of 100 mm
Cross Laminated Timber slab of 100 mm
Self-Leveling mortar of 22 mm thickness
Self-Leveling mortar of 22 mm thickness
Radiant floor with a 3 mm layer of cement placed over a 50 mm
Radiant floor with a 3 mm layer of cement placed over a 50 mm
insulation panel
insulation panel
CLT beam of 280 mm thickness with a thermal insulation in between
CLT beam of 280 mm thickness with a thermal insulation in between
sheets.
sheets.
CLT beam of 400 mm
CLT beam of 400 mm
Expansion joint for prefabricated kitchen module
Expansion joint for prefabricated kitchen module
Thermal insulation of 50 mm of thickness
Thermal insulation of 50 mm of thickness
Radiant floor with 3 mm layer of cement
Radiant floor with 3 mm layer of cement
Cross Laminated Timber wall of 90 mm on prefabricated kitchen module
Cross Laminated Timber wall of 90 mm on prefabricated kitchen module
Kitchen module made with timber structure
Kitchen module made with timber structure
Prefabricated facade with steel frame, AWV barrier, 75 mm rainscreen
Prefabricated facade with steel frame, AWV barrier, 75 mm rainscreen
wool, finished with wood cladding
wool, finished with wood cladding
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2.
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Transversal Section
Transversal Section |
| Lucas Navarro
Lucas Navarro
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30. Transversal Section
Transversal Section |
| Lucas Navarro
Lucas Navarro Transversal Section
Transversal Section |
| Lucas Navarro
Lucas Navarro
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58
CLT Module roof slab
CLT Module roof slab
CLT beams
CLT beams
CLT Structural walls
CLT Structural walls
Wooden Threshold
Wooden Threshold
Microcement layer
Microcement layer
Self leveling mortar
Self leveling mortar
Radiant floor
Radiant floor
Expansion joint
Expansion joint
Thermal insulation XPS
Thermal insulation XPS
CLT slab
CLT slab
Supports for lifting
Supports for lifting
CLT beams
CLT beams
Vibration pad
Vibration pad
Kitchen Unit
Kitchen Unit
Bathroom Unit
Bathroom Unit
Wall covering
Wall covering
Wood doors
Wood doors
Bracing
Bracing
Thermal insulation
Thermal insulation
Steel frame
Steel frame
Densglass sheating
Densglass sheating
Membrane
Membrane
Rainscreen mineral wool
Rainscreen mineral wool
Cladding support
Cladding support
Cladding
Cladding
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CLT Module roof slab
CLT Module roof slab
CLT beams
CLT beams
CLT Structural walls
CLT Structural walls
Wooden Threshold
Wooden Threshold
Microcement layer
Microcement layer
Self leveling mortar
Self leveling mortar
Radiant floor
Radiant floor
Expansion joint
Expansion joint
Thermal insulation XPS
Thermal insulation XPS
CLT slab
CLT slab
Supports for lifting
Supports for lifting
CLT beams
CLT beams
Vibration pad
Vibration pad
Kitchen Unit
Kitchen Unit
Bathroom Unit
Bathroom Unit
Wall covering
Wall covering
Wood doors
Wood doors
Bracing
Bracing
Thermal insulation
Thermal insulation
Steel frame
Steel frame
Densglass sheating
Densglass sheating
Membrane
Membrane
Rainscreen mineral
Rainscreen mineral
wool
wool
Cladding support
Cladding support
Cladding
Cladding
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2.
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31. Water
supply
savings
Water
supply
savings
|
|
Alejandro
Yañez
Alejandro
Yañez
Water
supply
+
management
Water
supply
+
management
|
|
Alejandro
Yañez
Alejandro
Yañez
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32. Render of full project
Render of full project |
| Fernando Gonzalez
Fernando Gonzalez
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33. 01
01
Professor
Professor
Qualities of the space
Qualities of the space
Samira Taubmann
Samira Taubmann
M. Alejandro Yañez Aguilar
M. Alejandro Yañez Aguilar
Andrea Deplazes
Andrea Deplazes
Fernando Altozano
Fernando Altozano
Location
Location
Team
Team
Syllabus
Syllabus
Somewhere in Europe
Somewhere in Europe
The module explored, through a very practical approach,
The module explored, through a very practical approach,
the different qualities that identify certain elements of
the different qualities that identify certain elements of
architecture. It accentuated the extent to which these qualities
architecture. It accentuated the extent to which these qualities
can transform an architectural element into something
can transform an architectural element into something
else, thereby generating radical ideas from simple building
else, thereby generating radical ideas from simple building
components like walls, entrances, rooms, hallways, etc.
components like walls, entrances, rooms, hallways, etc.
Throughout the module, it was essential to question these
Throughout the module, it was essential to question these
elements. For instance, what is the extent to which a room
elements. For instance, what is the extent to which a room
stops being a room and becomes a hallway, or how does the
stops being a room and becomes a hallway, or how does the
thickness of a wall cease to be just a wall, etc.
thickness of a wall cease to be just a wall, etc.
The project began with a predetermined typology, then
The project began with a predetermined typology, then
set us free to explore through these typologies the different
set us free to explore through these typologies the different
elements and create a proposal that could later be extended
elements and create a proposal that could later be extended
into collective housing, fostering a communal space within
into collective housing, fostering a communal space within
the city
the city
P.D. It is important to highligh that while there was a constant
P.D. It is important to highligh that while there was a constant
and intense thought process by me and Samira, it wouldn’t
and intense thought process by me and Samira, it wouldn’t
have been possible to present it in such a way without Samira
have been possible to present it in such a way without Samira
free handrawing technique.
free handrawing technique.
Wor
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Type
Type |
| Samira Taubmann
Samira Taubmann
05
05
Professor
Professor
Qualities of the space
Qualities of the space
Samira Taubmann
Samira Taubmann
M. Alejandro Yañez Aguilar
M. Alejandro Yañez Aguilar
Andrea Deplazes
Andrea Deplazes
Fernando Altozano
Fernando Altozano
Location
Location
Team
Team
Syllabus
Syllabus
Somewhere in Europe
Somewhere in Europe
The module explored, through a very practical approach,
The module explored, through a very practical approach,
the different qualities that identify certain elements of
the different qualities that identify certain elements of
architecture. It emphasized the extent to which these qualities
architecture. It emphasized the extent to which these qualities
can transform an architectural element into something
can transform an architectural element into something
else, thereby generating radical ideas from simple building
else, thereby generating radical ideas from simple building
components like walls, entrances, rooms, hallways, etc.
components like walls, entrances, rooms, hallways, etc.
Throughout the module, it was essential to question these
Throughout the module, it was essential to question these
elements. For instance, what is the extent to which a room
elements. For instance, what is the extent to which a room
stops being a room and becomes a hallway, or how does the
stops being a room and becomes a hallway, or how does the
thickness of a wall cease to be just a wall, etc.
thickness of a wall cease to be just a wall, etc.
The project began with a predetermined typology, then
The project began with a predetermined typology, then
set us free to explore through these typologies the different
set us free to explore through these typologies the different
elements and create a proposal that could later be extended
elements and create a proposal that could later be extended
into collective housing, fostering a communal space within
into collective housing, fostering a communal space within
the city.
the city.
P.D. It is important to highlight that while there was a
P.D. It is important to highlight that while there was a
constant and intense thought process by me and Samira,
constant and intense thought process by me and Samira,
it wouldn’t have been possible to present it in such a way
it wouldn’t have been possible to present it in such a way
without Samira’s freehand drawing technique.
without Samira’s freehand drawing technique.
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34. Wall on THIS side
Wall on THIS side |
| Samira Taubmann
Samira Taubmann
Quality of THIS side
Quality of THIS side |
| Samira Taubmann
Samira Taubmann
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35. Connections
Connections |
| Samira Taubmann
Samira Taubmann Shared necesities
Shared necesities |
| Samira Taubmann
Samira Taubmann
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36. Plans
Plans |
| Samira Taubmann
Samira Taubmann Massing Possibilities
Massing Possibilities |
| Samira Taubmann
Samira Taubmann
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37. Masterplan
Masterplan |
| Samira Taubmann
Samira Taubmann Perspective
Perspective |
| Samira Taubmann
Samira Taubmann
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38. 06
06
Professor
Professor
Productive Towers
Productive Towers
Camila Cano
Camila Cano
Camilo Meneses
Camilo Meneses
Fernando González
Fernando González
M. Alejandro Yañez Aguilar
M. Alejandro Yañez Aguilar
Juan Herreros
Juan Herreros
Pedro Pitarch
Location
Location
Team
Team
Syllabus
Syllabus
Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain
Wor
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Re-cycling, Re-densifying, Re-Programing, Re-
Re-cycling, Re-densifying, Re-Programing, Re-
Configurating, Re-Naturalizing are some of the main words to
Configurating, Re-Naturalizing are some of the main words to
be explored during this workshop.
be explored during this workshop.
The work culture suffered a big a change due to the
The work culture suffered a big a change due to the
COVID-19 pandemic, and it became apparent the abandoment
COVID-19 pandemic, and it became apparent the abandoment
of many offices and towers all over the world. The spaces
of many offices and towers all over the world. The spaces
that once were full with workers from 9.00 to 18.00, that
that once were full with workers from 9.00 to 18.00, that
people could not image working without them, went from
people could not image working without them, went from
being an essential element to an addition or unimportant
being an essential element to an addition or unimportant
element in the city. Thus creating empty towers in the big
element in the city. Thus creating empty towers in the big
urban cities. Even after the pandemic, the work culture has
urban cities. Even after the pandemic, the work culture has
totally changed, and this big vertical spaces are no longer
totally changed, and this big vertical spaces are no longer
necessary in today’s cities.
necessary in today’s cities.
The aim of the workshop is to pick an abandoned tower in
The aim of the workshop is to pick an abandoned tower in
the city of Madrid and transform it into a productive space,
the city of Madrid and transform it into a productive space,
while creating a flexible living community and reusing the
while creating a flexible living community and reusing the
current installations of given tower, thus creating productive
current installations of given tower, thus creating productive
towers in the city of Madrid, while still address a contemporary
towers in the city of Madrid, while still address a contemporary
culture that is in constant change of necessities.
culture that is in constant change of necessities.
Concept image
Concept image |
| Alejandro Yañez
Alejandro Yañez
06
06
Professor
Professor
Productive Towers
Productive Towers
Camila Cano
Camila Cano
Camilo Meneses
Camilo Meneses
Fernando González
Fernando González
M. Alejandro Yañez Aguilar
M. Alejandro Yañez Aguilar
Juan Herreros
Juan Herreros
Pedro Pitarch
Location
Location
Team
Team
Syllabus
Syllabus
Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain
Wor
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ho
p
Wor
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ho
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“Re-cycling, Re-densifying, Re-programming, Re-
“Re-cycling, Re-densifying, Re-programming, Re-
configuring, Re-naturalizing” are some of the main words to
configuring, Re-naturalizing” are some of the main words to
be explored during this workshop.
be explored during this workshop.
The work culture underwent a significant change due
The work culture underwent a significant change due
to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to the abandonment
to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to the abandonment
of many offices and towers worldwide. Spaces that were
of many offices and towers worldwide. Spaces that were
once filled with workers from 9:00 to 18:00, considered
once filled with workers from 9:00 to 18:00, considered
indispensable for work, transitioned from being essential
indispensable for work, transitioned from being essential
elements to additional or unimportant features in the city.
elements to additional or unimportant features in the city.
This shift resulted in empty towers in major urban centers.
This shift resulted in empty towers in major urban centers.
Even after the pandemic, the work culture has undergone a
Even after the pandemic, the work culture has undergone a
total transformation, rendering these large vertical spaces
total transformation, rendering these large vertical spaces
unnecessary in today’s cities.
unnecessary in today’s cities.
The aim of the workshop is to select an abandoned tower
The aim of the workshop is to select an abandoned tower
in the city of Madrid and transform it into a productive
in the city of Madrid and transform it into a productive
space, creating a flexible living community and reusing the
space, creating a flexible living community and reusing the
current installations of the given tower. This initiative seeks
current installations of the given tower. This initiative seeks
to repurpose abandoned towers in Madrid, addressing
to repurpose abandoned towers in Madrid, addressing
contemporary culture’s changing needs.
contemporary culture’s changing needs.
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39. Connections
Connections |
| Camilo Meneses
Camilo Meneses
Dist
ribut
i
on
Dist
ribut
i
on
Pi
c
k
+
St
or
ag
e
Pi
c
k
+
St
or
ag
e
Productive Tower
Productive Tower |
| Camilo Meneses
Camilo Meneses
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40. Area possibilites
Area possibilites |
| Alejandro Yañez
Alejandro Yañez Section
Section |
| Alejandro Yañez
Alejandro Yañez
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41. Isometrico
Isometrico |
| Fernando Gonzalez
Fernando Gonzalez Render section
Render section |
| Camila Cano
Camila Cano
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42. 07
07
Professor
Professor
Everyday Architecture
Everyday Architecture
M. Alejandro Yañez Aguilar
M. Alejandro Yañez Aguilar
The module aims at developing a methodology of design
The module aims at developing a methodology of design
applicable to various sites, organizing the architectural
applicable to various sites, organizing the architectural
design process. The workshop highlights the success of
design process. The workshop highlights the success of
this methodology by changing sites every day and selecting
this methodology by changing sites every day and selecting
projects proposed by classmates for further development. It
projects proposed by classmates for further development. It
begins by exploring the building’s shape and its relationship
begins by exploring the building’s shape and its relationship
with the surroundings, then proceeds to develop the structure
with the surroundings, then proceeds to develop the structure
and, finally, creates the building’s shell, including the facade
and, finally, creates the building’s shell, including the facade
and distribution.
and distribution.
The three sites to be explored present diverse conditions. Site
The three sites to be explored present diverse conditions. Site
1 features a medium scale with a mix of historical and modern
1 features a medium scale with a mix of historical and modern
buildings, Site 2 has a large scale with very contemporary
buildings, Site 2 has a large scale with very contemporary
structures, and Site 3 is a small-scale lot surrounded by
structures, and Site 3 is a small-scale lot surrounded by
historical buildings. Throughout the exploration, it was crucial
historical buildings. Throughout the exploration, it was crucial
for me to consistently consider the surroundings, aiming to be
for me to consistently consider the surroundings, aiming to be
respectful to the sites by integrating with them and enhancing
respectful to the sites by integrating with them and enhancing
the quality of the public space surrounding them.
the quality of the public space surrounding them.
Site 1 and 3 were a success, but it safe to say that Site 2
Site 1 and 3 were a success, but it safe to say that Site 2
was not a very popular choice.
was not a very popular choice.
Dietmar Eberle
Dietmar Eberle
Alberto Nicolau
Alberto Nicolau
Location
Location
Team
Team
Syllabus
Syllabus
Ukraine,
Ukraine,
Context Model
Context Model |
| Alejandro Yañez
Alejandro Yañez
SITE 1
SITE 1
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07
07
Professor
Professor
Everyday Architecture
Everyday Architecture
M. Alejandro Yañez Aguilar
M. Alejandro Yañez Aguilar
The module aims to develop a methodology of design that
The module aims to develop a methodology of design that
is applicable to various sites, organizing the architectural
is applicable to various sites, organizing the architectural
design process. The workshop highlights the success of
design process. The workshop highlights the success of
this methodology by changing sites every day and selecting
this methodology by changing sites every day and selecting
projects proposed by classmates for further development. It
projects proposed by classmates for further development. It
begins by exploring the building’s shape and its relationship
begins by exploring the building’s shape and its relationship
with the surroundings, then proceeds to develop the structure,
with the surroundings, then proceeds to develop the structure,
and finally, creates the building’s shell, including the facade
and finally, creates the building’s shell, including the facade
and distribution.
and distribution.
The three sites to be explored present diverse conditions. Site
The three sites to be explored present diverse conditions. Site
1 features a medium scale with a mix of historical and modern
1 features a medium scale with a mix of historical and modern
buildings, Site 2 has a large scale with very contemporary
buildings, Site 2 has a large scale with very contemporary
structures, and Site 3 is a small-scale lot surrounded by
structures, and Site 3 is a small-scale lot surrounded by
historical buildings. Throughout the exploration, it was crucial
historical buildings. Throughout the exploration, it was crucial
for me to consistently consider the surroundings, aiming to be
for me to consistently consider the surroundings, aiming to be
respectful to the sites by integrating with them and enhancing
respectful to the sites by integrating with them and enhancing
the quality of the public space surrounding them.
the quality of the public space surrounding them.
While Site 1 and 3 were a success, it is safe to say that Site
While Site 1 and 3 were a success, it is safe to say that Site
2 was not a very popular choice.
2 was not a very popular choice.
Dietmar Eberle
Dietmar Eberle
Alberto Nicolau
Alberto Nicolau
Location
Location
Team
Team
Syllabus
Syllabus
Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain
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Wor
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43. Structure Floor plan
Structure Floor plan |
| Alejandro Yañez
Alejandro Yañez
SITE 2
SITE 2
Contextual Approach
Contextual Approach |
| Alejandro Yañez
Alejandro Yañez
SITE 2
SITE 2
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44. Contextual Approach
Contextual Approach |
| Alejandro Yañez
Alejandro Yañez
SITE 3
SITE 3
Floor Plan
Floor Plan |
| Krishna Yadav
Krishna Yadav
&
&
Alejandro Yañez
Alejandro Yañez
SITE 3
SITE 3
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45. Detail sections
Detail sections |
| Alejandro Yañez
Alejandro Yañez
SITE 3
SITE 3
Isometric structure
Isometric structure |
| Alejandro Yañez
Alejandro Yañez
SITE 3
SITE 3
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46. Isometric structure
Isometric structure |
| Alejandro Yañez
Alejandro Yañez
SITE 3
SITE 3
Isometric structure
Isometric structure |
| Alejandro Yañez
Alejandro Yañez
SITE 3
SITE 3
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47. Render
Render |
| Alejandro Yañez
Alejandro Yañez
SITE 3
SITE 3
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48. 08
08
Professor
Professor
City Survival
City Survival
Hector Herrera Merino
Hector Herrera Merino
Paloma Romero Palencia
Paloma Romero Palencia
M. Alejandro Yañez Aguilar
M. Alejandro Yañez Aguilar
The aim of the module was to develope a topic of interest
The aim of the module was to develope a topic of interest
and concern around the world and approach it from a housing
and concern around the world and approach it from a housing
perspective.
perspective.
Therefore, our objective was to create housing for the
Therefore, our objective was to create housing for the
unpredictable and housing after the apocalypse. Given the
unpredictable and housing after the apocalypse. Given the
contemporary issues on the world, we decided to address the
contemporary issues on the world, we decided to address the
problems caused by the Russia-Ukraine war and give a type
problems caused by the Russia-Ukraine war and give a type
of emergency housing to the current families. It is important
of emergency housing to the current families. It is important
to note that this is a very rethorical exercercise.
to note that this is a very rethorical exercercise.
We began by analysis the lifestyle of ukranian people and
We began by analysis the lifestyle of ukranian people and
the building in which they live. Through a very deep research,
the building in which they live. Through a very deep research,
it was found that all the housing complex in Ukraine are
it was found that all the housing complex in Ukraine are
based of a module of apartment which is the same for all the
based of a module of apartment which is the same for all the
city and Kyiv, and based on that module, different building
city and Kyiv, and based on that module, different building
take place.
take place.
Once identified the module in which they live, we decided to
Once identified the module in which they live, we decided to
replicate the dimensions of the module with low resources in
replicate the dimensions of the module with low resources in
order for people to feel like “home” in their current situation.
order for people to feel like “home” in their current situation.
This module would become the base of all our design
This module would become the base of all our design
through the different typologies in our project.
through the different typologies in our project.
Hvroje Njiric
Hvroje Njiric
Esperanza Campaña
Esperanza Campaña
Location
Location
Team
Team
Syllabus
Syllabus
Kyiv, Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine
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Professor
Professor
City Survival
City Survival
Hector Herrera Merino
Hector Herrera Merino
Paloma Romero Palencia
Paloma Romero Palencia
M. Alejandro Yañez Aguilar
M. Alejandro Yañez Aguilar
The aim of the module was to develop a topic of interest
The aim of the module was to develop a topic of interest
and concern worldwide and approach it from a housing
and concern worldwide and approach it from a housing
perspective. Therefore, our objective was to create housing
perspective. Therefore, our objective was to create housing
for the unpredictable and housing after the apocalypse. Given
for the unpredictable and housing after the apocalypse. Given
the contemporary issues in the world, we decided to address
the contemporary issues in the world, we decided to address
the problems caused by the Russia-Ukraine war and provide
the problems caused by the Russia-Ukraine war and provide
emergency housing for affected families. It is important to
emergency housing for affected families. It is important to
note that this is a purely rhetorical exercise.
note that this is a purely rhetorical exercise.
We began by analyzing the lifestyle of Ukrainian people and
We began by analyzing the lifestyle of Ukrainian people and
the buildings in which they live. Through thorough research,
the buildings in which they live. Through thorough research,
we found that all housing complexes in Ukraine are based
we found that all housing complexes in Ukraine are based
on a module of apartments that is the same for the entire
on a module of apartments that is the same for the entire
city and Kyiv. Based on that module, different buildings take
city and Kyiv. Based on that module, different buildings take
place.
place.
Once we identified the module in which they live, we decided
Once we identified the module in which they live, we decided
to replicate the dimensions of the module with low resources
to replicate the dimensions of the module with low resources
to make people feel at “home” in their current situation. This
to make people feel at “home” in their current situation. This
module would become the basis for all our designs through
module would become the basis for all our designs through
the different typologies in our project.
the different typologies in our project.
Hvroje Njiric
Hvroje Njiric
Esperanza Campaña
Esperanza Campaña
Location
Location
Team
Team
Syllabus
Syllabus
Kyiv, Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine
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49. Map
Map |
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Hector Herrera
Life in
Life in
Ukraine
Ukraine
Hector Herrera
Hector Herrera
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96

50. Typologies
Typologies |
| Paloma Romero
Paloma Romero
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98

51. 1-KG-UP “Underground parking”
1-KG-UP “Underground parking” |
| Paloma Romero
Paloma Romero
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&
Alejandro Yañez
Alejandro Yañez
1-KG-B “Bridge Type”
1-KG-B “Bridge Type” |
| Alejandro Yañez
Alejandro Yañez
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100

52. 1-KG-UP “Underground parking”
1-KG-UP “Underground parking” |
| Paloma Romero
Paloma Romero
&
&
Alejandro Yañez
Alejandro Yañez
1-KG-UP “Underground parking”
1-KG-UP “Underground parking” |
| Alejandro Yañez
Alejandro Yañez
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102

53. Masterplan
Masterplan |
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Hector Herrera
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54. 107
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55. M I G U E L A L E J A N D R O Y A Ñ E Z A G U I L A R
M I G U E L A L E J A N D R O Y A Ñ E Z A G U I L A R
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y a n e z . a r c h @ h o t m a i l . c o m
E S : + 3 4 6 1 0 - 1 5 8 - 3 6 6
E S : + 3 4 6 1 0 - 1 5 8 - 3 6 6
M X : + 5 2 5 5 - 1 0 0 9 - 0 3 2 6
M X : + 5 2 5 5 - 1 0 0 9 - 0 3 2 6