Final Master Work

1. Redefining Collective Housing
Exploring Collective Creativity in Innovative Design
Paloma Romero
MCH Portfolio
Master in Collective Housing 2023

2. WORKSHOPS
W01 - TRIBAL CODE04
W02 - LIVING WITH THE INDUSTRY10
W03 - RECLAIMED SKIES16
W04 - RESURGENCE CAMPAMENTO20
W05 - TRANSITIONS IN HERITAGE28
SPECIALTIES
S01 - VERTICAL CLIMATE44
S02 - ARCHITECTURAL INSIGHTS56
S03 - TRASCENDING BOUNDARIES60
S04 - innov
amadrid north76
INDEX

3. MCH
Master in Collective Housing 2023
The Master of Architecture in Collective Housing, MCH, is a postgraduate full-time international professional
program of advanced architecture design in collective housing presented by Universidad Politécnica of Madrid
(UPM) and Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH).

4. 4
W1 Housing the Unpredictable Professors: Hrvoje Njiric Esperanza Campaña
Team: Hector Herrera, Alejandro Yañez, Paloma Romero
Location: Kiev, Ukraine
Introduction:
Sometimes we face the need to design and sit-
uate a dwelling or a group of dwellings within an
environment impacted by catastrophic events.
The contemporary perils associated with inhabiting
our planet, stemming from factors such as global
warming, seismic activity, wars and pandemics, call
for architects to devise swift, precise, and cost-ef-
fective solutions. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine and
the resilience of its people who continue to reside in
the country, despite the challenging circumstances,
emphasize the need for both structural and humani-
tarian support.
Typological Approach:
Emergency Habitat is an initiative of rapid construction
of new, temporary structures
within the city center, avoiding the unpopular reloca-
tion of the citizens to the outskirts. This
requires the careful reading of the city tissue to find
the interstices favorable for new
construction in the immediate vicinity of the affected
area. This interaction with historical
parts of the city could produce a new quality. This
procedure could be applied to the already
damaged zones.
Tribal code
Project Description:
In March 2022, about 15,000 people in kyiv sought
refuge in the metro against Russian attacks on the
Ukrainian capital. Today people continue to
seek refuge in this place as it is the safest place in
times of war.
We decided to propose other options for all the
people who are looking for security in times of war
taking in consideration, security, speed of construc-
tion and habitability.
The project proposed is located in 5 different pos-
sible locations in Kiev, metro stations, underground
parking, underground mall, bridges and craters.

5. 5
TYPOLOGIES / типології
1-KG-MS
In March 2022, about 15,000 people in kyiv sought refuge in the metro against Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital. Today people continue to
seek refuge in this place as it is the safest place in times of war.
We decided to propose other options for all the people who are looking for security in times of war and we ordered them according to the level of
security, speed of construction and habitability.
У березні 2022 року близько 15 тисяч людей у Києві шукали притулку в метро від нападів Росії на українську столицю. Сьогодні люди
продовжують шукати притулку в цьому місці, оскільки це найбезпечніше місце під час війни.
Ми вирішили запропонувати інші варіанти для всіх людей, які шукають безпеки під час війни, і ми замовили їх відповідно до рівня безпеки,
швидкості будівництва та житловості.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
METRO STATION UNDERGROUND PARKING UNDERGROUND MALL BRIDGE CRATER
R+++++
T++++
H++++
R++++
T+++++
H+++
R+++
T++
H+++++
R++
T+++
H++
R+
T+
H+
LIFT
(2100
X
1900
MM)
СТАНЦІЯ МЕТРО ПІДЗЕМНИЙ ПАРКІНГ ПІДЗЕМНИЙ ТРЦ МІСТ КРАТЕР
1-KG-UP 1-KG-UM 1-KG-B 1-KG-C
X 39 X 2 X 2 X 35 X ?
1-KG-MS1
1-KG-MS2
1-KG-UP1 1-KG-UM1 1-KG-B1 1-KG-C1
MODULE / МОДУЛЬ
THE CREATION / ТВОРЕННЯ
The module was taken from the standard measurements of a typical housing typology in Kiev in times of the Soviet Union, specifically from build-
ing 1-KG-480, both this and many other typologies of its time have a standard measurement of 5x3.20m. Thinking about the future, the modules of
the tribal houses could be taken and placed in the kyiv buildings. In this way we seek to recycle and modify these buildings to give a better quality
of life to the people who inhabit them.
Модуль був узятий зі стандартних розмірів типового типу житла в Києві часів Радянського Союзу, зокрема з будинку 1-КГ-480, і цей, і
багато інших типологій того часу мають стандартний розмір 5x3,20 м. Думаючи про майбутнє, модулі племінних будинків можна було взяти і
розмістити в київських будівлях. Таким чином ми прагнемо переробити та змінити ці будівлі, щоб забезпечити кращу якість життя людям, які
їх мешкають.
3.00
4.80
0.10 0.10
0.10
0.10
5.00
3.20
ORIGINAL MODULE / ОРИГІНАЛЬНИЙ МОДУЛЬ
3.00
4.80
0.10 0.10
0.10
0.10
5.00
3.20
3.0
0
4.8
0
0.1
0
0.1
0
0.1
0
0.1
0
5.0
0
3.2
0
1.00
1.20
1.0
0
1.2
0
R-01
NEST / ГНІЗДО
LAVATORY / ТУАЛЕТ
GATHERING / ЗБОР
FIREPLACE / КАМІН
R-01
R-02
R-03
R-04
R-05
R-06
K-02
K-01
SP-01
SP-02
SP-03
SP-04
P-01
P-02
P-03
P-04
?
I-KG-480
TRIBE MODULE
PROGRAM / ПРОГРАМА
ТРАЙБАЛЬНИЙ
МОДУЛЬ
Module Description:
The module was taken from the standard measurements of a typical housing typology in Kiev in times of the Soviet
Union, specifically from building 1-KG-480, both this and many other typologies of its time have a standard meas-
urement of 5x3.20m. Thinking about the future, the modules of the tribal houses could be taken and placed in the
kyiv buildings. In this way we seek to recycle and modify these buildings to give a better quality of life to the people
who inhabit them.
module
The Creation
typologies
Sites
Module Description:
We decided to propose other options for all the people who are looking for security in times of war and we ordered
them according to the level of security, speed of construction and habitability.

6. 6
TRIBES / ПЛЕМЕНА
THE RULES/ ПРАВИЛА
Each tribe can have a maximum of 30 people, who
share the common areas, changing the usual dy-
namic of living in a new dynamic of co-housing.
The tribes share a kitchen area, a bathroom area,
3 dining areas, 3 recreational areas, 1 nursery and
2 rest areas.
Кожне плем’я може мати максимум 30 осіб, які
ділять спільні приміщення, змінюючи звичну
динаміку проживання в новій динаміці спільного
житла. Племена ділять кухню, ванну кімнату,
3 обідні зони, 3 зони відпочинку, 1 дитячу та 2
зони відпочинку.
Ми вирішили запропонувати інші варіанти для
всіх людей, які шукають безпеки під час війни,
і ми замовили їх відповідно до рівня безпеки,
швидкості будівництва та житловості.
In the event that the typologies have vertical cir-
culations, the services will be attached to these to
facilitate installations and create a union between
tribes.
У випадку, якщо типології мають вертикальну
циркуляцію, служби будуть додані до них, щоб
полегшити встановлення та створити союз між
племенами.
X 30
1 X
1 X
3 X
3 X
1 X
2 X
Ex.
Example
of
underground
parking
with
vertical
circulation.
PANTRY
CHANGE ROOM (SHE) CHANGE ROOM (HE)
3500
MM
WIDE
CORRIDOR
TOILET
(SHE
) TOILET
(HE
)
POLICE
OUTPOST
LIFT
(2100
X
1900
MM)
LIFT
(2100
X
1900
MM)
LIFT
(2100
X
1900
MM)
LIFT
(2100
X
1900
MM)
LIFT
(2100
X
1900
MM)
FRIDGE FRIDGE
TABLE
TABLE
PLATES
SINK
DELIVERY
FRIDGE FRIDGE
TABLE
TABLE
PLATES
SINK
DELIVERY
F
R
I
D
G
E
F
R
I
D
G
E
T
A
B
L
E
T
A
B
L
E
P
L
A
T
E
S
S
I
N
K D
E
L
I
V
E
R
Y
FRIDGE
FRIDGE
TABLE
TABLE
PLATES
SINK DELIVERY
FRIDGE
FRIDGE
TABLE
TABLE
PLATES
SINK
DELIVERY
ACCESS ACCESS ACCESS ACCESS
ACCESS ACCESS ACCESS ACCESS
TORIES
PLACE
ERING
4
ири
TORIES
PLACE
ERING
4
ири
LAVATORY
NEST
FIREPLACE
GATHERING
CIRCULATIO
LAVATORY
NEST
FIREPLACE
GATHERING
CIRCULATIO
ння
PANTRY
CHANGE ROOM (SHE) CHANGE ROOM (HE)
3500
MM
WIDE
CORRIDOR
TOILET
(SHE
) TOILET
(HE
)
POLICE
OUTPOST
LIFT
(2100
X
1900
MM)
LIFT
(2100
X
1900
MM)
LIFT
(2100
X
1900
MM)
LIFT
(2100
X
1900
MM)
LIFT
(2100
X
1900
MM)
FRIDGE FRIDGE
TABLE
TABLE
PLATES
SINK
DELIVERY
FRIDGE FRIDGE
TABLE
TABLE
PLATES
SINK
DELIVERY
F
R
I
D
G
E
F
R
I
D
G
E
T
A
B
L
E
T
A
B
L
E
P
L
A
T
E
S
S
I
N
K D
E
L
I
V
E
R
Y
FRIDGE
FRIDGE
TABLE
TABLE
PLATES
SINK DELIVERY
FRIDGE
FRIDGE
TABLE
TABLE
PLATES
SINK
DELIVERY
ACCESS ACCESS ACCESS ACCESS
ACCESS ACCESS ACCESS ACCESS
EST
AVATORIES
REPLACE
ATHERING
4
отири
EST
AVATORIES
REPLACE
ATHERING
4
отири
LAVATO
NEST
FIREPLA
GATHER
CIRCULA
LAVATO
NEST
FIREPLA
GATHER
CIRCULA
A
1kg-ms
Metro Station Tipology
tribes
The Rules
TRIBES / ПЛЕМЕНА
THE RULES/ ПРАВИЛА
Each tribe can have a maximum of 30 people, who
share the common areas, changing the usual dy-
namic of living in a new dynamic of co-housing.
The tribes share a kitchen area, a bathroom area,
3 dining areas, 3 recreational areas, 1 nursery and
2 rest areas.
Кожне плем’я може мати максимум 30 осіб, які
ділять спільні приміщення, змінюючи звичну
динаміку проживання в новій динаміці спільного
житла. Племена ділять кухню, ванну кімнату,
3 обідні зони, 3 зони відпочинку, 1 дитячу та 2
зони відпочинку.
Ми вирішили запропонувати інші варіанти для
всіх людей, які шукають безпеки під час війни,
і ми замовили їх відповідно до рівня безпеки,
швидкості будівництва та житловості.
In the event that the typologies have vertical cir-
culations, the services will be attached to these to
facilitate installations and create a union between
tribes.
У випадку, якщо типології мають вертикальну
циркуляцію, служби будуть додані до них, щоб
полегшити встановлення та створити союз між
племенами.
X 30
1 X
1 X
3 X
3 X
1 X
2 X
Ex.
Example
of
underground
parking
with
vertical
circulation.

7. 7
1-kg-up
Parking Tipology
1-kg-ms
Metro Station Tipology
PANTRY
CHANGE ROOM (SHE) CHANGE ROOM (HE)
3500
MM
WIDE
CORRIDOR
TOILET
(SHE
) TOILET
(HE
)
POLICE
OUTPOST
LIFT
(2100
X
1900
MM)
LIFT
(2100
X
1900
MM)
LIFT
(2100
X
1900
MM)
LIFT
(2100
X
1900
MM)
LIFT
(2100
X
1900
MM)
FRIDGE FRIDGE
TABLE
TABLE
PLATES
SINK
DELIVERY
FRIDGE FRIDGE
TABLE
TABLE
PLATES
SINK
DELIVERY
F
R
I
D
G
E
F
R
I
D
G
E
T
A
B
L
E
T
A
B
L
E
P
L
A
T
E
S
S
I
N
K D
E
L
I
V
E
R
Y
FRIDGE
FRIDGE
TABLE
TABLE
PLATES
SINK DELIVERY
FRIDGE
FRIDGE
TABLE
TABLE
PLATES
SINK
DELIVERY
ACCESS ACCESS ACCESS ACCESS
ACCESS ACCESS ACCESS ACCESS
ORIES
LACE
ERING
ири
ORIES
LACE
ERING
ири
LAVAT
NES
FIREP
GATHE
CIRCUL
LAVAT
NES
FIREP
GATHE
CIRCUL
ання
PANTRY
CHANGE ROOM (SHE) CHANGE ROOM (HE)
3500
MM
WIDE
CORRIDOR
TOILET
(SHE
) TOILET
(HE
)
POLICE
OUTPOST
LIFT
(2100
X
1900
MM)
LIFT
(2100
X
1900
MM)
LIFT
(2100
X
1900
MM)
LIFT
(2100
X
1900
MM)
LIFT
(2100
X
1900
MM)
FRIDGE FRIDGE
TABLE
TABLE
PLATES
SINK
DELIVERY
FRIDGE FRIDGE
TABLE
TABLE
PLATES
SINK
DELIVERY
F
R
I
D
G
E
F
R
I
D
G
E
T
A
B
L
E
T
A
B
L
E
P
L
A
T
E
S
S
I
N
K D
E
L
I
V
E
R
Y
FRIDGE
FRIDGE
TABLE
TABLE
PLATES
SINK DELIVERY
FRIDGE
FRIDGE
TABLE
TABLE
PLATES
SINK
DELIVERY
ACCESS ACCESS ACCESS ACCESS
ACCESS ACCESS ACCESS ACCESS
4
отири
EST
VATORIES
REPLACE
ATHERING
4
отири
LAV
N
FIR
GAT
CIRC
LAV
N
FIR
GAT
CIRC
Emergency Exit / ЗАПАСНИЙ ВИХІД
-UP
UP1
D U
ACCESS
FRIDGE FRIDGE
TABLE
TABLE
PLATES
SINK
DELIVERY
FRIDGE FRIDGE
TABLE
TABLE
PLATES
SINK
DELIVERY
FLOOR PLAN
0.10
5.00
3.00
4.80
0.10 0.10
0.10
0.10
5.00
3.20
NAL MODULES
FRIDGE FRIDGE
TABLE
PLATES
SINK
NEST
LAVATORIES
FIREPLACE
GATHERING
ING TIPOLOGY
И ПАРКОВКИ
4
чотири
3
три
4
чотири
CE
Е
100
идцять
10
тридцять
NG
5
идцять
TRIBAL CAPACITY:
ПЛЕМІННА ЄДНІСТЬ:
5
тридцять
LAVATORY
ВИБИРНЯ
LAVATORY
NEST
FIREPLACE
GATHERING
13%
12%
50%
5 %
CIRCULATION 10 %
nt / Аранжування
RY
CE
NG
13%
12%
50%
5 %
TION 10 %
s / області
D U
ACCESS
FRIDGE FRIDGE
TABLE
TABLE
PLATES
SINK
DELIVERY
FRIDGE FRIDGE
TABLE
TABLE
PLATES
SINK
DELIVERY
FLOOR PLAN
0.10
5.00
3.00
4.80
0.10 0.10
0.10
0.10
5.00
3.20
NAL MODULES
FRIDGE FRIDGE
TABLE
PLATES
SINK
NEST
LAVATORIES
FIREPLACE
GATHERING
KING TIPOLOGY
И ПАРКОВКИ
4
чотири
3
три
4
чотири
CE
Е
100
идцять
10
тридцять
NG
5
идцять
TRIBAL CAPACITY:
ПЛЕМІННА ЄДНІСТЬ:
5
тридцять
LAVATORY
ВИБИРНЯ
LAVATORY
NEST
FIREPLACE
GATHERING
13%
12%
50%
5 %
CIRCULATION 10 %
RAIN
WATER
COLLECTION
AREA
RAMP

8. 8
1-kg-b
Under Bridge Tipology
1-kg-um
Mall Tipology
UNDERGROUND MALL FLOOR PLAN
FLOOR PLAN
CULTIVATION
SPACE
-
GREEN
HOUSE
I-KG-L
480-
1
I-KG-L
480-
2
I-KG-L
480-
3
I-KG-L
480-
4 I-KG-L
480-
R
P
I-KG-L
480-
I-KG-L
480-
5
ORIES
LACE
ERING
APACITY:
ЄДНІСТЬ:
3
три
4
чотири
3
три
ПЕЧЕРА
4
чотири
TRIBAL CAPACITY:
ПЛЕМІННА ЄДНІСТЬ:
5
тридцять
LAVATORY
NEST
FIREPLACE
GATHERING
CIRCULATIO
Arrangement / Аранжування
UNDERGROUND MALL FLOOR PLAN
FLOOR PLAN
CULTIVATION
SPACE
-
GREEN
HOUSE
I-KG-L
480-
1
I-KG-L
480-
2
I-KG-L
480-
3
I-KG-L
480-
4 I-KG-L
480-
R
P
I-KG-L
480-
I-KG-L
480-
5
NEST
LAVATORIES
FIREPLACE
GATHERING
TRIBAL CAPACITY:
ПЛЕМІННА ЄДНІСТЬ:
3
три
4
чотири
3
три
ПЕЧЕРА
4
чотири
ЗБОР
TRIBAL CAPACITY:
ПЛЕМІННА ЄДНІСТЬ:
5
тридцять
LA
N
FIR
GAT
CIRC
Are
LAVATORY
NEST
LAVATORY
ВИБИРНЯ
3.00
0.10 0.10
5.00
3.20
3.00
4.80
0.10 0.10
0.10
0.10
5.00
3.20
RIGINAL MODULES
РИГІНАЛЬНІ МОДУЛІ
FRIDGE FRIDGE
TABLE
TABLE
PLATES
SINK
DELIVERY
NEST
LAVATORIES
FIREPLACE
GATHERING
NDER BRIDGE TIPOLOGY
ИПОЛОГІЯ ПІД МОСТОМ
FRIDGE
TABLE
PLATES
SINK
DELIVERY
DELIVERY
FLOOR PLAN
CIRCULATION
CIRCULATION
ACCESS
3
три
4
чотири
3
три
ПЕЧЕРА
FIREPLACE
ВОГНИЩЕ
30
тридцять
TRIBAL CAPACITY:
ПЛЕМІННА ЄДНІСТЬ:
6
тридцять
NEST
FIREPLACE
GATHERING
12%
8%
12%
6 %
PUBLIC 62 %
LAVATORIES
G-B
B1
gement / Аранжування
Areas / області
Access / Доступ
LAVATORY
NEST
LAVATORY
ВИБИРНЯ
3.00
0.10 0.10
5.00
3.20
3.00
4.80
0.10 0.10
0.10
0.10
5.00
3.20
RIGINAL MODULES
РИГІНАЛЬНІ МОДУЛІ
FRIDGE FRIDGE
TABLE
TABLE
PLATES
SINK
DELIVERY
NEST
LAVATORIES
FIREPLACE
GATHERING
NDER BRIDGE TIPOLOGY
ИПОЛОГІЯ ПІД МОСТОМ
FRIDGE
TABLE
PLATES
SINK
DELIVERY
DELIVERY
FLOOR PLAN
CIRCULATION
CIRCULATION
ACCESS
3
три
4
чотири
3
три
ПЕЧЕРА
FIREPLACE
ВОГНИЩЕ
30
тридцять
TRIBAL CAPACITY:
ПЛЕМІННА ЄДНІСТЬ:
6
тридцять
NEST
FIREPLACE
GATHERING
12%
8%
12%
6 %
PUBLIC 62 %
LAVATORIES
LAVATORY
NEST
LAVATORY
ВИБИРНЯ
3.00
0.10 0.10
5.00
3.20
3.00
4.80
0.10 0.10
0.10
0.10
5.00
3.20
RIGINAL MODULES
РИГІНАЛЬНІ МОДУЛІ
FRIDGE FRIDGE
TABLE
TABLE
PLATES
SINK
DELIVERY
NEST
LAVATORIES
FIREPLACE
GATHERING
NDER BRIDGE TIPOLOGY
ИПОЛОГІЯ ПІД МОСТОМ
FRIDGE
TABLE
PLATES
SINK
DELIVERY
DELIVERY
FLOOR PLAN
CIRCULATION
CIRCULATION
ACCESS
3
три
4
чотири
3
три
ПЕЧЕРА
FIREPLACE
ВОГНИЩЕ
30
тридцять
TRIBAL CAPACITY:
ПЛЕМІННА ЄДНІСТЬ:
6
тридцять
NEST
FIREPLACE
GATHERING
12%
8%
12%
6 %
PUBLIC 62 %
LAVATORIES
G-B
B1
gement / Аранжування
Areas / області
Access / Доступ
LAVATORY
NEST
LAVATORY
ВИБИРНЯ
3.00
0.10 0.10
5.00
3.20
3.00
4.80
0.10 0.10
0.10
0.10
5.00
3.20
RIGINAL MODULES
РИГІНАЛЬНІ МОДУЛІ
FRIDGE FRIDGE
TABLE
TABLE
PLATES
SINK
DELIVERY
NEST
LAVATORIES
FIREPLACE
GATHERING
NDER BRIDGE TIPOLOGY
ИПОЛОГІЯ ПІД МОСТОМ
FRIDGE
TABLE
PLATES
SINK
DELIVERY
DELIVERY
FLOOR PLAN
CIRCULATION
CIRCULATION
ACCESS
3
три
4
чотири
3
три
ПЕЧЕРА
FIREPLACE
ВОГНИЩЕ
30
тридцять
TRIBAL CAPACITY:
ПЛЕМІННА ЄДНІСТЬ:
6
тридцять
NEST
FIREPLACE
GATHERING
12%
8%
12%
6 %
PUBLIC 62 %
LAVATORIES

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C VIEW
РИЧНИЙ ВИД
1-kg-C
Crater Tipology

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W2 Productive Residential
Towers
Professors: Juan Herreros Pedro Pitarch
Team: Stephany Pavón, Nestor Lenarduzzi Paloma Romero
Location: Madrid, Spain
Introduction:
This workshop consists in a research program
aimed at reevaluating the models used to concep-
tualize and design contemporary collective hous-
ing within the context of opportunities generated
by social, economic, health, and climate crises in
our cities. With this initiative, the goal is to address
the demand that arises for the city to revitalize and
requalify areas for new types of citizens—those who
are more creative, more engaged, more demand-
ing, and interested in quality of life models that
depart from conventional norms.
Typological Approach:
Our areas of opportunity encompass tall office build-
ings in a state of progressive abandonment that call
for diversification of their functions and reintegration
into a fabric that rejects monofunctional areas. On the
other hand, there is a growing demand for productive
activities in the city that seeks to eliminate industri-
al ghettos, which force workers into pendulum-like
movements and are incapable of responding to the
atomization of contemporary production. This atomi-
zation calls for infiltration into residential fabrics.
living with the industry
Project Description:
Step into the visionary transformation of Madrid’s
illustrious Cuzco Tower—a bold renaissance merg-
ing architectural brilliance with the age-old crafts-
manship of wine and brewing. Nestled along the
prestigious Paseo de la Castellana, this reimagined
icon is poised to redefine urban living. Here, the
tower breathes new life as a harmonious union of
production and residence, where every step of
winemaking and brewing unfolds within the tower’s
fabric. Residents are not just spectators but integral
participants, with living spaces artfully designed to
offer immersive views into the intricate processes.
This architectural marvel stands as a testament to
innovation, inviting all to behold the symphony of
craftsmanship within its walls.
LIVING WITH THE INDUST

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Hybrization
Wine Brewing Industry
Scenarios
Union Spaces
SCENARIOS
HYBRIZATION

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Rooftop
Scenario A
-Temporary and permanet housing
-Raw material storage-Transport
SCENARIO
A
Zoning:
Temporary and permanent housing
Raw material and storage - transport
Rooftop
Scenario B
Zoning:
Temporary and permanent housing
Cinema, Gym, library
Temporary and permanet housing
Cinema, gym, library
SCENARIO
B

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floorplan 1
Scenario A
Winery
Permanent housing
SCENARIO
A
Zoning:
Winery
Permanent housing
floorplan 1
Scenario B
Zoning:
Running track, common working and living spaces
Permanent housing
Running track, common working and living spaces
Permanent housing
SCENARIO
B

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floorplan 2
Scenario A
Running track, common working and living spaces
Permanent and temporary housing
SCENARIO
A
Zoning:
Temporary and permanent housing
Brewing and wine aging
Rooftop
Scenario B
Zoning:
Temporary and permanent housing
Workshop spaces and local market
Workshops spaces and local market
Permanent and temporary housing
SCENARIO
B

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Section
Living with the Industry
Floorplan 3
Scenario A
Packing, storage and distribution
Zoning:
Packing, storage and distribution

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W3 Domestic Fragments Professors: Elli Mosayebi Alvaro Martín Fidalgo
Team: Krishna Yadav, Fernando Gonzalez Paloma Romero
Location: Dehli, India
Introduction:
Innovation in housing faces entrenched conserva-
tism driven by market forces, challenging architects
and clients to disrupt norms. Evolving societal dy-
namics, from shifting family structures to multicultur-
alism, demand a departure from traditional housing
models. Amidst rising prosperity, diverse lifestyle
preferences drive varied demand, while architects
grapple with redefining design principles for sustain-
ability, considering unique energy resources and
climates. This imperative to reshape housing for a
changing world underscores a pivotal moment in
architectural evolution.
Typological Approach:
Our project’s methodology stemmed from three
words—bathing, dressing, and bed—paired with
New Delhi’s climate. These words guided our de-
sign process, infusing each verb with the essence
of the city’s atmosphere. Bathing inspired fluid spatial
connections, dressing influenced adaptable interiors
suited for the climate’s shifts, and bed guided se-
rene spaces within New Delhi’s bustling rhythm. This
fusion created an architectural narrative where every-
day actions harmonize with the city’s unique climate,
crafting spaces that reflect the essence of life in New
Delhi.
reclaimed skies
Project Description:
Grounded in sustainability and a commitment to
reusability, our methodology ventured beyond con-
vention. We repurposed planes from a graveyard,
cutting them in half to form the primary structure of
the building. This unconventional choice breathed
new life into discarded materials, crafting a founda-
tion for our design ethos. Within these repurposed
structures, we shaped bathing cascades, float-
ing beds, and transitional spaces. This innovative
approach merged sustainability with architectural
vision, transforming forgotten relics into integral com-
ponents of a space that echoes the essence of
transition and tranquility amid New Delhi’s climate.

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MINIATURE
Monsoon

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floorplan
Monsoon

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detail
Monsoon

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W4 Merging City and Nature Professors: Joan Roig Josep Battle Blay
Team: Fredy Quispe, Andrés Melo Paloma Romero
Location: Madrid, Spain
Introduction:
Campamento, located in the western part of Ma-
drid, is a district with a multifaceted identity. Histor-
ically, it housed military facilities, including barracks
and training grounds, which have gradually evolved
into unused spaces over time. This area boasts a
rich tapestry of greenery, with pockets of parks and
open spaces that provide a refreshing contrast to
the urban landscape. The district is undergoing a
transformation, marked by the coexistence of these
historical remnants alongside modern urban devel-
opments. While the military heritage remains visible,
there’s a palpable sense of transition and potential
for redevelopment, fostering a unique blend of past
and future in the midst of Madrid’s dynamic urban
fabric.
Typological Approach:
The methodology involved extensive site visits and
thorough investigations of Campamento. This in-
cluded studying its historical context, geographic
layout, and connections to the city center and major
streets. Understanding the existing urban fabric and
its relation to the proposed development was key.
The aim was to integrate the new urban landscape
seamlessly with the district’s history while envisioning
a progressive, interconnected future within Madrid’s
urban framework.
Resurgence campamento
Project Description:
Welcome to the groundbreaking urban metamor-
phosis unfolding in Campamento, Madrid—a district
distinguished not only by its urban potential but by
the historical vestiges of military structures that once
defined its landscape. Nestled amidst this canvas
of untapped heritage lies a transformative vision,
merging the remnants of these unused military
buildings with the evolving fabric of a modern city.
This pioneering project stands as a testament to
the harmonious convergence of urban vitality and
the untouched beauty of nature, where the echoes
of military history intermingle with the aspirations of
a vibrant urban community. Here, within this fusion,
erstwhile barracks and facilities find new purpose
amidst a landscape that champions sustainability
and seamlessly intertwines the legacy of the past
with the promise of an innovative, nature-infused
urban future.
Actual situation
Disconnected Wetland Biodiversity Forest

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proposal
Building Footprint
proposal
Blue and Green Infrastructure
Building Footprint
In our urban proposal, buildings are strategically positioned along the green fingers, designed as open blocks to
encase internal gardens within each unit, seamlessly linking these spaces to the shared green areas (green fingers),
creating a harmonious connection to the central green park and riverside.
Blue and Green Infrastructure
Our urban proposal prioritizes the preservation and enhancement of natural elements by nurturing and expanding
the current green and blue infrastructure, incorporating widened rivers and weaving green fingers into the fabric of
developed zones.
• Olmos
• Fresnos
• Álamos
• Sauco
• Sauces
• Others
3.Vegetation
4.Uses

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proposal
Connections
proposal
Services and Reused Buildings
Connections
Our urban proposal introduces main streets that seamlessly link Ciudad de la Imagen to the new urban project, fos-
tering enhanced connectivity and accessibility between both established and emerging neighborhoods.
Services and Reused Buildings
Our urban proposal involves repurposing existing military buildings to house essential services like education, health-
care, and various other programs, ensuring their valuable reuse within the community.
5.Services-public equipment
7.Conections

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Along the river
Floorplan Section
Sections
Different Connections
Along the River
Our urban proposal along the riverbanks includes a multifunctional pathway catering to pedestrians, cyclists, run-
ners, and families, offering diverse attractions like playgrounds and engaging spaces to ensure an enriching experi-
ence for spectators and visitors alike.
Different Connections
Within these areas, our urban proposal showcases diverse connection types, featuring bridges that elegantly span
over rivers, establishing a distinct space between the bridge structure and the flowing waters, while others simply
hover above the river, offering unique perspectives and experiences.
7.Conections
Section A-A
Section B-B
Section C-C
7.Conections

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Street sections
Floorplan and section
proposal zoom
Street Types
Street Types
The urban proposal encompasses three primary street typologies: one intricately woven into the natural landscape,
while the others are intimately linked to residential and mixed-use structures, offering distinct yet interconnected ex-
periences within the project’s fabric.
Street Types
This zoomed-in view of our proposal reveals a varied street network, featuring a vibrant main street with mixed-use
buildings seamlessly integrated with a park, an exclusive pedestrian-only thoroughfare, and a versatile street accom-
modating cars, cyclists, and pedestrians to ensure diverse mobility options within the project.
Lanscape proposal
Street sections
4.Uses
Street sections
4.Uses
Street sections
4.Uses

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Section b-b’
Street Type B
section a-a’
A5 Street
Section B-B’
In our urban proposal, slow traffic streets are meticulously planned to provide access to each housing unit, ensuring
residents can effortlessly navigate through the urban development while fostering a safe and unhurried environment
for all users.
A5 Street
Opting for enhanced pedestrian and natural integration, our urban proposal involves submerging the bustling A5
thoroughfare underground, allowing for a harmonious, pedestrian-friendly streetscape above that seamlessly inter-
weaves with the surrounding natural elements.
treet A5
Section A-A
Section A-A
A
A
eet section
Section B-B
Section B-B
B
B

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Neighborhood proposal
Zoom
section c-c’
Green Fingers
Neighborhood Proposal
Within this neighborhood, diverse housing units form a tapestry, with select residences featuring mixed-use pro-
gramming like commercial spaces or offices oriented towards the main street, fostering a dynamic blend of living and
working within the community’s fabric.
Green Fingers
This section exemplifies the functionality of our green fingers: starting from private gardens for individual housing
units, seamlessly transitioning into communal green spaces that serve not only as recreational areas but also as
essential facilities for water collection and purification within the community.
Section C-C
Green stripe section
Section C-C
C
C
Neighborhood proposal

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housing Units
The Creation
block development
Decomposing the Block
Initial block
Open block
Voids and
terraces
Block evolution
Housing
Terrace
Traffic areas
Comunal spaces
Vertical circulations
Variety and flexibility Habitable traffic areas
Repetition
2B
A A A A A A A A A A
1B 3B
Housing unit
Linear terrace
Acces via outdoor walkway

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W5 Housing and reuse at SBB
Professors: Anne Lacaton Diego García-Setién
Team: Hector Herrera, Alejandro Yañez, Andres Padilla
Paloma Romero
Location: Zürich, Switzerland
Introduction:
Urban life thrives when the city offers diverse facilities
and dwelling options to suit various lifestyles. Before
shaping architecture, defining guiding principles
becomes crucial—a critical stance that should be
at the core of the design process. From communal
living to individual dwellings, the city should cater to
diverse ways of life, fostering an exceptional quality
of life beyond mere amenities and proximities.
Typological Approach:
Our methodology revolves around a focused se-
lection process wherein each group identifies 3-4
fundamental qualities from the encompassing “Quali-
ties of Inhabiting,” a testament to the enduring design
principles of Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal.
These principles, including concepts like Generosity,
Freespace, Capacity of appropriation, and Transpar-
ency, form the bedrock of our approach. With a keen
eye on Inside-outside continuity, Movement, Open
structure, Private outdoor space, Space of transition,
and Pleasure and imagination, groups will align their
chosen words with the housing design within the
former SBB train station. This deliberate alignment
ensures that the design ethos harmonizes seam-
lessly with Lacaton and Vassal’s guiding principles,
enriching the transformed space with their celebrated
design ethos.
TRANSITIONS IN HERITAGE
Project Description:
Welcome to our innovative project, where the
essence of generosity, the capacity for appropri-
ation, transitional spaces, everyday usability, and
vast spatial possibilities converge to breathe new life
into the preserved heritage of the SBB train station.
Our vision entails repurposing this historic site into
a transformative housing endeavor that transcends
conventional design. Through an intricate layering
method, our housing towers unfold, unveiling a
dynamic interplay between private, shared, summer,
and winter spaces. This unique approach fosters an
innovative collective housing design, where shared
and collective areas are paramount, fostering a
sense of community and collective living within this
reimagined space.

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Parque Ferrocarril de Cuernavaca
Gaeta Springall
Generosity
Capacity of Adaptation
Space of Transition
Everyday Use
Spatial Possibilities

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Biblioteca Vasconcelos
TAX
Capacity of Adaptation
Spatial Possibilities

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Pompeia
Lina Bo Bardi
Generosity
Capacity of Adaptation
Spatial Possibilities

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Galeria Sabino
TAX
Generosity
Capacity of Adaptation
Spatial Possibilities

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GROUNDFLOOR
Preserving the Heritage

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section a-a’
Relation of Groundfloor with Housing Buildings

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Axonometric
Zoning

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General Floorplan
Layers
general floorplan
Housing Building

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exploded axonometric
Housing Building

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Section b-b’
Housing Building

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climate
Summer Strategy
Cross Ventilation Shading Layering Temp. Management

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Climate
Winter Strategy
Layering Thermal Inertia Greenhouse Effect Heating

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S1 Climate, Metabolism
Architecture
Professors: Javier García-German
Team: Angela Tamayo, Lucas Navarro, Fredy Quispe
Paloma Romero
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Introduction:
Welcome to CLIMATIC TYPOLOGIES: BODY,
CLIMATE, ARCHITECTURE—an exploration into the
fusion of thermodynamics, ecology, and architec-
ture within collective housing. This module zeroes in
on climatic dynamics and the metabolic essence of
architecture, aiming to unify quantitative and qualita-
tive approaches. Our focus is on uncovering inno-
vative design strategies that harmonize functionality
with environmental consciousness.
Typological Approach:
Designing according to Barcelona’s climate, factor-
ing in summer and winter weather, sun hours, and
winds, involves crafting a sustainable, adaptable
module. The project begins with an interior climat-
ic space, integrating passive design elements for
comfort and energy efficiency. This evolves into a
collective housing program, continuously considering
sustainability and climate adaptability. Iterative pro-
cesses validate the project’s resilience within Barce-
lona’s environment, ensuring integration with cultural
elements through analysing local communities and
everyday routines.
VERTICAL CLIMATE
Project Description:
Delving into our project, we ingeniously shape an
initial interior climatic space by skillfully manipulating
varying heights and diverse openings, facilitating the
creation of alternating summer and winter zones
across different levels within the module. Harnessing
this design methodology, we seamlessly transition
this innovative approach into crafting a collective
housing space finely attuned to Barcelona’s climatic
nuances and vibrant lifestyle. The adaptive nature of
the spaces mirrors the city’s ever-changing seasons
and cultural fabric, ensuring a harmonious blend
between environmental responsiveness and the
dynamic essence of Barcelona. C
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J F M A M J J A S O N D
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10
20
26
Comfort zone
30
40
J F M A M J J A S O N D
0 %
20%
Relative air humidity
80%
60%
40%
100%
Average Humidity
Anual average temperature
Average Temperature
21.2 °C
during the day
15.1 °C
at night
00 02 04 06 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
18º
16º
20º
26º
24º
22º
30º
28º
Interior ventilation bellow 20 ºC
Average Hourly
Temperature in Summer
00 02 04 06 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
6º
4º
8º
14º
12º
10º
18º
16º
Maximize solar heating
Average Hourly
Temperature in Winter
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Comfort zone
Psychrometric chart
A psychrometric chart is a useful tool to evaluate and design climate
systems that provide a comfortable and healthy environment in an
enclosed space, based on the temperature and humidity conditions of
a given place.
Barcelona has 1,423 hours of comfort, which is only 16% of the year.
Implementing design strategies can increase comfort time.
Sun protection in summer to reduce high temperatures and high solar radiation.
Natural ventilation in summer to counteract high apparent temperatures caused by high relative
humidity.
Mass cooling of materials to acclimate spaces through thermal inertia.
Internal gains as thermal energy produced by occupation density and type of activity within
spaces.
Passive solar heating in winter by maximizing the amount of solar radiation that enters the buil-
ding and is absorbed by its thermal mass.
Passive design strategies
Using these passive design strategies efficiently can increase the comfort time during the year up to
about 80%.
100% 80%
90% 70%
60%
50%
40%
19°C
Hrs
176
1
100% 80%
90% 70%
60%
50%
40%
Natural
ventilation
Sun shading
of windows
19°C
Hrs
176
1
Climate
zones
Tropical zone
Subtropical zone
Temperate zone
Polar and subpolar zone
Barcelona
Bay of Biscay
North Atlantic Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
Spain
France
Italy
Portugal
Morocco
Algeria Tunisia
Cierzo
Lebeche
Winds from the
Mediterranean sea
Tramontana
Mistral
500 m
600 m
400 m
300 m
200 m
100 m
0 m
0 10 20 0 10 20 0 10 20 m/s
50%
75%
100%
City core
50%
75%
100%
Outskirts
50%
75%
100%
Open land
Decrease in wind
speed as a function
of terrain roughness
At higher altitudes the wind
speeds up.
The more pronounced the
surface roughness of the
site, the more the wind will
be slowed down and
hence less power.
0°
45°
90°
135°
180°
225°
270°
315°
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0°
45°
90°
135°
180°
225°
270°
315°
Wind
The average hourly wind speed experiences mild sea-
sonal variation over the course of the year, with values
between 3.1 and 3.5 m/s.
The predominant average hourly wind direction is from
the west in winter and from the south in summer.
Morning Summer Winds
Cool winds between 4 am and 8 am, ideal for comfor-
table cross ventilation, have a direction predominantly
from northwest.
Mediterranean Winds
Conformed by a set of winds that affect the regions
surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. These winds are
influenced by the topography, the geographical position
and the presence of the se, having a great impact on
the Iberian Peninsula. There are several types of Medi-
terranean winds, some of them are:
· Mistral
· Tramontana
· Cierzo
· Lebeche
· Gregal
· Levante
· Sirocco
· Ostro
Comfort zone
Psychrometric chart
A psychrometric chart is a useful tool to evaluate and design climate
systems that provide a comfortable and healthy environment in an
enclosed space, based on the temperature and humidity conditions of
a given place.
Barcelona has 1,423 hours of comfort, which is only 16% of the year.
Implementing design strategies can increase comfort time.
Sun protection in summer to reduce high temperatures and high solar radiation.
Natural ventilation in summer to counteract high apparent temperatures caused by high relative
humidity.
Mass cooling of materials to acclimate spaces through thermal inertia.
Internal gains as thermal energy produced by occupation density and type of activity within
spaces.
Passive solar heating in winter by maximizing the amount of solar radiation that enters the buil-
ding and is absorbed by its thermal mass.
Passive design strategies
Using these passive design strategies efficiently can increase the comfort time during the year up to
about 80%.
100% 80%
90% 70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
-5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Comfort
zone
Winter
19°C
Hrs
176
1
100% 80%
90% 70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
-5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Comfort
zone
Internal
gains
Passive solar
heating
Mass cooling
Natural
ventilation
Sun shading
of windows
Winter
19°C
Hrs
176
1
Climate
zones
Tropical zone
Subtropical zone
Temperate zone
Polar and subpolar zone
Mediterranean Sea
Morocco
Algeria Tunisia
500 m
600 m
400 m
300 m
200 m
100 m
0 m
0 10 20 0 10 20 0 10 20 m/s
50%
75%
100%
City core
50%
75%
100%
Outskirts
50%
75%
100%
Open land
Decrease in wind
speed as a function
of terrain roughness
At higher altitudes the wind
speeds up.
The more pronounced the
surface roughness of the
site, the more the wind will
be slowed down and
hence less power.
0°
45°
90°
135°
180°
225°
270°
315°
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0°
45°
90°
135°
180°
225°
270°
315°
Wind
The average hourly wind speed experiences mild sea-
sonal variation over the course of the year, with values
between 3.1 and 3.5 m/s.
The predominant average hourly wind direction is from
the west in winter and from the south in summer.
Morning Summer Winds
Cool winds between 4 am and 8 am, ideal for comfor-
table cross ventilation, have a direction predominantly
from northwest.
· Cierzo
· Lebeche
· Gregal
· Levante
· Sirocco
· Ostro
Comfort zone
Psychrometric chart
A psychrometric chart is a useful tool to evaluate and design climate
systems that provide a comfortable and healthy environment in an
enclosed space, based on the temperature and humidity conditions of
a given place.
Barcelona has 1,423 hours of comfort, which is only 16% of the year.
Implementing design strategies can increase comfort time.
Sun protection in summer to reduce high temperatures and high solar radiation.
Natural ventilation in summer to counteract high apparent temperatures caused by high relative
humidity.
Mass cooling of materials to acclimate spaces through thermal inertia.
Internal gains as thermal energy produced by occupation density and type of activity within
spaces.
Passive solar heating in winter by maximizing the amount of solar radiation that enters the buil-
ding and is absorbed by its thermal mass.
Passive design strategies
Using these passive design strategies efficiently can increase the comfort time during the year up to
about 80%.
100% 80%
90% 70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
19°C
Hrs
176
1
100% 80%
90% 70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
Natural
ventilation
Sun shading
of windows
19°C
Hrs
176
1
Climate
zones
Tropical zone
Subtropical zone
Temperate zone
Polar and subpolar zone
Barcelona
Bay of Biscay
North Atlantic Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
Spain
France
Italy
Portugal
Morocco
Algeria Tunisia
Cierzo
Lebeche
Winds from the
Mediterranean sea
Tramontana
Mistral
500 m
600 m
400 m
300 m
200 m
100 m
0 m
0 10 20 0 10 20 0 10 20 m/s
50%
75%
100%
City core
50%
75%
100%
Outskirts
50%
75%
100%
Open land
Decrease in wind
speed as a function
of terrain roughness
At higher altitudes the wind
speeds up.
The more pronounced the
surface roughness of the
site, the more the wind will
be slowed down and
hence less power.
0°
45°
90°
135°
180°
225°
270°
315°
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0°
45°
90°
135°
180°
225°
270°
315°
Wind
The average hourly wind speed experiences mild sea-
sonal variation over the course of the year, with values
between 3.1 and 3.5 m/s.
The predominant average hourly wind direction is from
the west in winter and from the south in summer.
Morning Summer Winds
Cool winds between 4 am and 8 am, ideal for comfor-
table cross ventilation, have a direction predominantly
from northwest.
Mediterranean Winds
Conformed by a set of winds that affect the regions
surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. These winds are
influenced by the topography, the geographical position
and the presence of the se, having a great impact on
the Iberian Peninsula. There are several types of Medi-
terranean winds, some of them are:
· Mistral
· Tramontana
· Cierzo
· Lebeche
· Gregal
· Levante
· Sirocco
· Ostro

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prototype
Design Strategies
climate strategies
Solar Stratergies for Summer and Winter
Solar Angles for Summer and Winter
Solar Control / Facade

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prototype
Design Strategies
facade design
Design Strategies

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materials
Sustainable and Reusable

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axonometric
Exploded Axonometric

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community configuration
Process Diagram

52. 52
Summer
Community Arrangement
winter
Community Arrangement

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Summer
Community Arrangement
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S2 Housing Practice Professors: Fernando Altozano
Team: Paloma Romero
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Introduction:
Our study delves into a comparative analysis of
2-bedroom apartments in Mexico City and Madrid,
exploring how architectural elements mirror cultural
heritage and urban demands. We aim to uncover
specific traits defining these spaces, linking histor-
ical roots and modern influences to understand
their role in shaping the urban fabric of these vibrant
cities.
Typological Approach:
Our methodology systematically explores architectural
features in 2-bedroom apartments in Mexico City and
Madrid. By analyzing architectural plans, we compare
different areas within these spaces, comprehensively
dissecting design technicalities, spatial organization,
and space utilization.
a. Architectural Plan Collection:
- Objective: We gather plans from diverse 2-bed-
room apartments in both cities, sourced from archi-
tectural firms, developers, and municipal archives.
These represent varied neighborhoods, periods, and
architectural styles.
b. Comparative Analysis of Apartment Areas:
- Objective: Focusing on key areas like bedrooms,
bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, laundry spaces,
circulation paths, and outdoor areas, we compare
their design, layout, functionality, and integration within
the apartments.
ARCHITECTURAL INSIGHTS
Project Description:
Studying the architectural elements of 2-bedroom
apartments in Mexico City and Madrid is crucial
amid evolving urban landscapes and a global shift
toward urban living. As both cities undergo substan-
tial urbanization and demographic shifts, residential
architecture adapts accordingly. This investigation
holds significance as it can enlighten architects,
urban planners, and policymakers about evolving
urban demands. Our approach amalgamates histor-
ical and modern perspectives, providing a unique
lens through which to view this subject matter.

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EDROOM
ADROOM
VING ROOM
TCHEN
AUNDRY
RCULATION
ERRACE/BALCONY
OLOGY
BEDROOM
BADROOM
LIVING ROOM
KITCHEN
LAUNDRY
CIRCULATION
TERRACE/BALCONY
SYMBOLOGY
EDROOM
ADROOM
VING ROOM
TCHEN
AUNDRY
RCULATION
ERRACE/BALCONY
OLOGY
BEDROOM
BADROOM
LIVING ROOM
KITCHEN
LAUNDRY
CIRCULATION
TERRACE/BALCONY
SYMBOLOGY
BEDROOM
BADROOM
LIVING ROOM
KITCHEN
LAUNDRY
CIRCULATION
TERRACE/BALCONY
SYMBOLOGY
BEDROOM
BADROOM
LIVING ROOM
KITCHEN
LAUNDRY
CIRCULATION
TERRACE/BALCONY
SYMBOLOGY
BEDROOM
BADROOM
LIVING ROOM
KITCHEN
LAUNDRY
CIRCULATION
TERRACE/BALCONY
SYMBOLOGY
BEDROOM
BADROOM
LIVING ROOM
KITCHEN
LAUNDRY
CIRCULATION
TERRACE/BALCONY
SYMBOLOGY
Apartments Madrid Bedrooms Bathrooms Living room Kitchen Laundry Circulation
Terraces /
Balconies
Total usable
area
HB Valdebebas Urban 28.70 6.70 23.40 3.30 1.60 6.50 8.85 79.05
HB Torreveral 20.10 8.90 36.00 2.80 3.60 9.00 6.15 86.55
HB 0,0 22.00 6.70 20.85 5.70 2.20 12.00 4.20 73.65
HB 4 Houses 33.00 15.00 44.90 12.75 0.00 26.50 20.00 152.15
HB Vallecas 48 29.00 10.15 29.35 4.00 0.00 10.30 0.00 82.80
HB Eco Loft 18.30 4.00 32.00 3.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 57.70
HB Carabanchel 18.30 3.55 17.80 6.80 0.00 13.20 3.00 62.65
HB 67 Houses 27.35 8.90 23.80 9.10 0.00 7.10 18.50 94.75
HB Aluche 30.45 8.20 32.85 12.35 3.45 7.45 0.00 94.75
Average sqm 25.24 8.01 28.99 6.69 1.21 10.23 6.74 87.12
Percentage of area 29% 9% 33% 8% 1% 12% 8% 100%
Madrid Examples
2 Bedroom Apartments
The apartment’s central focus is the living room, constituting the most significant area, followed by the bedrooms
as the second largest. Kitchen space fluctuates based on various apartment layouts, occasionally occupying
different proportions of the unit. The laundry area, while present, is often small and at times omitted in certain
designs.

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OOM
OOM
ROOM
EN
RY
LATION
ACE/BALCONY
Y
BEDROOM
BADROOM
LIVING ROOM
KITCHEN
LAUNDRY
CIRCULATION
TERRACE/BALCONY
SYMBOLOGY
OOM
OOM
ROOM
EN
RY
LATION
ACE/BALCONY
Y
BEDROOM
BADROOM
LIVING ROOM
KITCHEN
LAUNDRY
CIRCULATION
TERRACE/BALCONY
SYMBOLOGY
BEDROOM
BADROOM
LIVING ROOM
KITCHEN
LAUNDRY
CIRCULATION
TERRACE/BALCONY
SYMBOLOGY
BEDROOM
BADROOM
LIVING ROOM
KITCHEN
LAUNDRY
CIRCULATION
TERRACE/BALCONY
SYMBOLOGY
BEDROOM
BADROOM
LIVING ROOM
KITCHEN
LAUNDRY
CIRCULATION
TERRACE/BALCONY
SYMBOLOGY
BEDROOM
BADROOM
LIVING ROOM
KITCHEN
LAUNDRY
CIRCULATION
TERRACE/BALCONY
SYMBOLOGY
Apartments Mexico City Bedrooms Bathrooms Living room Kitchen Laundry Circulation Terraces / Balconies Total usable area
HB Redbull Building 22.5 5.5 19.5 6.5 3.2 3.2 4.0 64.4
HB CDMX 27.0 6.0 21.0 5.2 2.4 6.3 1.0 68.9
HB Pilares 40.2 8.0 33.0 7.5 3.1 8.1 10.7 110.6
HB Emiliano Zapata 24.4 9.4 22.4 5.5 2.0 7.3 0.0 71.0
HB Bulgaria 533 36.9 8.8 29.0 9.9 2.0 2.3 0.0 88.9
HB María de las Riberas 24.0 6.9 14.6 6.3 2.6 5.0 14.8 74.2
HB Tlacopan 89 29.7 8.8 36.7 6.9 2.1 12.0 8.9 105.0
HB Zacatecas 3 25.8 7.9 12.8 8.5 1.3 10.0 0.0 66.2
HB DL1310 30.2 9.0 31.8 2.6 2.3 2.8 20.6 99.2
Average sqm 29.0 7.8 24.5 6.5 2.3 6.3 6.7 83.1
Percentage of area 35% 9% 29% 8% 3% 8% 8% 100%
The apartment layout prioritizes bedroom spaces as the primary area, followed by a substantial living room.
Kitchen space varies across different apartment types; sometimes enclosed, other times occupying a significant
portion of the living room, reflecting diverse design approaches within the majority of units.
Mexico city Examples
2 Bedroom Apartments

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City Bedrooms Bathrooms Living room Kitchen Laundry Circulation Terraces / Balconies
Mexico City 35% 9% 29% 8% 3% 8% 8%
Madrid 29% 9% 33% 8% 1% 12% 8%
Final Conclusions
The research into 2-bedroom apartments in Mexico City and Madrid unveils crucial in-
sights into their design and spatial usage, shaping urban living in these cities. Comparing
architectural plans reveals similarities in terrace, kitchen, and bathroom sizes, reflecting
global trends for functional spaces. However, nuanced differences emerge, like Madrid’s
open kitchen layouts fostering social connectivity, in contrast to Mexico City’s separate
kitchen spaces, possibly linked to privacy or household staffing. Variances in bedroom
sizes and laundry spaces signify distinct lifestyle priorities. Madrid’s larger living areas
suggest a culture of communal activities, contrasting Mexico City’s potentially more
compartmentalized living spaces. These findings emphasize how historical, cultural, and
contemporary factors uniquely shape residential architecture in these cities, paving the
way for deeper explorations into urban living dynamics.
final results
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S3 Construction Technology
Professors: Ignacio Fernández-Solla, David Castro
Archie Campbell Diego García-Setién.
Team: Vyomaa P., Gabriel B., Nestor L. Paloma R.
Location: Mumbai, India
Introduction:
Welcome to this module designed to unravel the
intricate dynamics within the realm of buildings. Our
focal point rests upon comprehending buildings not
merely as static constructions but as living entities
shaped by the convergence of three fundamental
physical domains: structure, envelope, and servic-
es. These elements coalesce in a delicate interplay
that forms the backbone of our exploration. More-
over, we delve into the vital process of industrializa-
tion, the connective thread that binds these realms
together, propelling the evolution and functionality of
modern architectural marvels.
Typological Approach:
In this module’s methodology, students will com-
prehend design and construction as an indivisible
continuum, acknowledging their interdependence,
where genuine architecture thrives only when design
and construction coalesce, fostering a parallel devel-
opment of a culture of construction alongside their
evolving design sensibilities.
TRANSCENDING BOUNDARIES
Project Description:
Welcome to our ambitious project—an endeavor
that transcends borders and challenges convention-
al notions of architectural adaptation. Our mission?
To relocate a housing project originally situated in
Sempacherstrasse, Basel, to the vibrant landscape
of Mumbai, India. The crux of our undertaking lies in
a meticulous study of this project’s core elements:
structure, envelope, and services. Our primary
objective is a transformative endeavor, where we
reimagine and recalibrate these fundamental com-
ponents to seamlessly integrate with Mumbai’s
unique climate demands. This monumental task
encompasses an intricate orchestration—adapting
the building envelope, optimizing industrialization
processes for efficient relocation while ensuring
cost-effectiveness and timely execution. Further-
more, our focus extends to adapting construction
methodologies, all while weaving sustainability into
the very fabric of our design decisions. Join us on
this boundary-pushing journey as we amalgamate
innovation, adaptability, and sustainability to redefine
the essence of architectural transplantation.
Basel, Switzerland
to
Mumbai, India
Gabriel Barba
Nestor Lenarduzzi
Paloma Romero
Vyoma Popat
MCH | 2023
Construction Technology
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15G x 0.275
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Original Building / Ground floor plan
Original Building / First floor plan
GROUNDFLOOR
Original Building
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Original Building / Section
Original Building / Section
section a-a’
Original Building
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ginal Building / Structure
construction
Original Building

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mbai
Basel, Switzerland
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old building
new building
Mumbai / Design strategy / double facade
old building
new building
Mumbai / Design strategy / staggering
old building
new building
Original Building
New Building
Original Building
New Building
Original Building
New Building
DESIGN
STRATEGIES
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Mumbai / Typical floor plan
Mumbai / Ground level plan
Groundfloor
New Building
level 1
New Building

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Mumbai / Typical floor plan
Apt. 1 Apt. 2 Apt. 3 Apt. 4 Apt. 5 Apt. 6
Mumbai / Unit plans
level 1
Zoning New Building
typologies
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Mumbai / Section
Mumbai / Section
SECTION A-A’
New Building
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Collection area
445 M2
Collection area
445 M2
71 m3
71 m3
mbai / Services / Rainwater harvesting Mumbai / Services / Rainwater harvesting
Collection area
445 M2
Collection area
445 M2
71 m3
71 m3
Irrigation water
71,000 liters
Water tank
71,000 liters
mbai / Services / Solar panel heating system
120 solar panels
120 solar panels
7:20 daily sun
exposure hours
21,600 liters
21,600 liters
21,600 liters
21,600 liters
Water truck
Water truck
Hot water
Hot water
Hot water
Hot water
Mumbai / Services / Solar panel heating system
Distribution
to
services
Distribution
to
services
Distribution
to
services
Distribution
to
services
SERVICES
Water Management
Water Collection Water Storage
Water Heating Water Distribution

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Mumbai / Structure Mumbai / Construction logic
Mumbai / Construction logic Mumbai / Construction logic
Mumbai / Construction logic Mumbai / Construction logic
Mumbai / Construction logic Mumbai / Construction logic
construction phases
New Building

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Mumbai / Transportation logistics
construction
Transportation and Assembly

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mbai / Facade - Full windows Mumbai / Facade - Full windows
Mumbai / Facade - Full windows
Mumbai / Facade - Full windows
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mbai / Facade - Terraces Mumbai / Facade - Terraces
Mumbai / Facade - Terraces
Mumbai / Facade - Terraces
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New Building

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S4 Urban Design
City Sciences
Location: Madrid, Spain
Introduction:
Emerging design paradigms rooted in human-cen-
tered principles and systems-based approaches
are reshaping urban landscapes. As City Science
embraces the complexity of cities as intricate sys-
tems, it endeavors to equip city makers with tools
and methodologies to navigate this complexity.
Studying urban systems from a scientific perspec-
tive spans various facets, encompassing demogra-
phy, mobility, land use, accessibility, infrastructure
interface, consumption patterns, and societal inte-
gration among numerous others, each presenting
distinct challenges—from social segregation and
environmental impact to resource scarcity and the
effects of climate change.
Typological Approach:
City Science seeks not just to understand urban sys-
tems but to actively shape them for better outcomes.
Throughout this module, we’ll explore strategies
to work within physical constraints in regeneration
projects, influence social behavior for sustainability,
integrate the environment in new developments while
preserving natural resources, diversify economies
for urban resilience, and foster innovative economic
activities respectful of traditional communities’ ways of
life and beneficial for locals.
Innovamadrid nortH
Project Description:
Welcome to InnovaMadrid North, a groundbreaking
endeavor at the intersection of urban design and
City Sciences, rooted in a fundamental ethos: hon-
oring the rich heritage of this area while harmonizing
with its physical elements. Our project stands as
a testament to the reverence for existing industrial
structures and the intrinsic beauty of the terrain’s ty-
pography and green spaces. Embracing this ethos,
we embark on a transformative journey, reimagining
the urban landscape by repurposing old buildings
and proposing new structures that seamlessly
integrate into the existing urban fabric, ensuring a
symbiotic relationship between heritage preservation
and innovative urban development. Join us as we
forge a path that respects history, elevates nature,
and redefines the future of Madrid’s northern land-
scape.
Professors: Julia Landaburu Susana Isabel.
Team: Andres M., Hector H., Jero N., Santiago A. Paloma
R.
B. Site - North Madrid M
A1
M40
M30
M
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C. Global challege - Historical axis Madrid, Spain
18 THC
17 THC 19 THC 20 THC 20-21 THC
D.1. Local challenge - Public transport Madrid, Spain
• DISCONNECTED AREA WITH ONLY 1 METRO STATION, CERCANIAS.
• BUS TRANSPORTATION GOES OUTSITE OF THE PLOT
• CICLING ROADS DOES NOT CONTINUE
TRAIN CERCANIAS BIKE ROAD BUS LINE METRO LINE 10 METRO LINE 4
global challenge
Historical Axis
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Site Analysis

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D.5 Conclutions Madrid, Spain
Historical axis
To a brighter future
Topography
Respect of the terrain
as it is now
Old Industrial buildings
for conservation
and innovation.
conclusions
Site Analysis

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E. Strategies - Current situation Madrid, Spain
E.1. Strategies - Industry renewal Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain
E.2. Strategies - Castellana extension
strategies
Current Situation
strategies
Industry Renewal
strategies
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E.3. Strategies - Accessibility and connections Madrid, Spain
Las Tablas
Tres Olivos
Fuencarral
Ramón y
Cajal
Industrias
Chamartín
La Paz
Madrid, Spain
E.4. Strategies - Green infrastructure and pathways
Madrid, Spain
L10 + ML
L10 + L1
L1+ L4 + ML
E.5. Strategies - Public transport
strategies
Accessibility and Connections
strategies
Green Infrastructure and Pathways
strategies
Public Transport

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Madrid, Spain
E.6. Strategies - Buildings
Madrid, Spain
E.7. InnovaMadrid Norte
F. Master Plan Madrid, Spain
strategies
Buildings
strategies
InnovaMadrid Norte
masterplan

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G.8. Sector - Industry axo Madrid, Spain
axonometric
Industrial Area

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G.2. Sector - Section industry Madrid, Spain
G.4. Sector - Section industry Madrid, Spain
G.6. Sector - Section - industry Madrid, Spain
section a-a’
Industrial Area
section b-b’
Industrial Area
section c-c’
Industrial Area

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H.5. Sector - Housing axo Madrid, Spain
axonometric
Housing Area

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H.2. Sector - Section housing Madrid, Spain
H.3. Sector - Section housing Madrid, Spain
H.4. Sector - Section housing Madrid, Spain
section a-a’
Housing Area
section b-b’
Housing Area
section c-c’
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masterplan

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