Santiago Aguirre, MCH2023, Chile

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Master in Collective Housing Edition 2023
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid - UPM.
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology - ETH.
Directors
José María Lapuerta
Andrea Deplazes
MCH Manager
Nuria Muruais
MCH Assistant
Celia Ramón
www.mchmaster.com
info@mchmaster.com

Booklet Santiago Aguirre Lyon
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The Master of Architecture in Collective Housing, MCH, is a postgraduate full-time international
profesional program of architecture in collective housing presented by Universidad Politécnica de
Madrid (UPM) and Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH).
The program consists of 600 hours (60 ECTS). Each credit is associated to 25 personal studying-working
hours. Participants will develop their design skills through an intensive series of one-week workshops
and complete their theoretical knowledge in specialty seminars. Sometimes additional supporting
documents or written information about the lectures will be provided to all students. The Master of
Advanced Studies in Collective Housing is keen on teamwork.

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Introduction
Workshop 07 / Anne Lacaton, Diego García - Setién 10
Workshop 06 / Dietmar Eberle, Alberto Nicolau 20
Workshop 04 / Elli Mosayebi, Alvaro M. Fidalgo
Housing Practice / Fernando Altozano
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Workshop 02 / Andrea Deplazes
Climate, Metabolism & Architecture / Javier García-Germán
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Workshop 01 / Hrvoje Njiric, Esperanza Campaña
Construction & Technology / Ignacio Fernández Solla
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Specialties
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A compendium of the beauty in the ordinary

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a compendium of the beauty in the ordinary
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A house for me it means more than a shelter. It is the main stage where our daily lives unfold,
where we discover beauty in simple things around us, not in the extravagant but in the familiar and
straightforward. As an architect, I have found inspiration in various artworks, designs, and examples
that seek this beauty in the ordinary.
Just to refer some names of this compendium for instance, Vilhelm Hammershoi painted interiors of his
house relating the everyday life that conveyed tranquility and comfort, while Masao Yamamoto, with
his black-and-white photos, showed beauty in life’s small, fleeting moments. Do Ho Suh, through his
installations, told stories about memory and identity in homes.
Then there is Louis Khan, an architect who understood how light and form originate from the most
everyday places, from our homes and usual spaces.
Collectively, these references talks about my personal ongoing quest to comprehend that a dwelling
transcends practial daily life. Rather, it is about recognizing where the architectural virtues and qualities
resides within a home.
Through this eclectic mix of inspirations and other experiences, I have been delved into the esscence
of what truly makes a house more than just a structure. It is a journey to unearth where architecture
harmonizes with quality of life, where its inherent qualities blend into the living spaces.
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01. Masao Yamamoto, 1957.
02. Vilhelm Hammershoi, “Interior in Strandgade”, 1910.
03. Louis Khan, “The Room”, 1961.
04. Do Ho Suh, “The perfect Home II”, 2003.

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Workshops
Workshops
Workshop 07 / Anne Lacaton, Diego García - Setién
Workshop 06 / Dietmar Eberle, Alberto Nicolau

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Housing & reuse at SBB
Solutions for good conditions
of life
The task involved creating a housing system that builds upon the successful aspects of last year´s
strategies from the last MCH edition. In this case, the chosen approach was to develop housing
on the top of the train station while respecting its infraestructure. The chalenge was to design a
housing system that maintains the integrity of the train station´s structure by elevating it abouve the
rooftop level. A lightweight metal infraestructure was chosen to support the cores and residences,
minimizing impact on the original station infraestructure. For the housing units, a communal
system was proposed, utilizing shared intermediate spaces characterized by flexible openings
and connections organized around a central courtyard. The residences were designed with a
continuous rhythm of openings and mobile panels, feturing different patio systems, wintergardens,
and balconies that it changes through the height in different floors. It´s worth nothing that the
development respects the surrounding building heights and reinterprets the relationship between
flats to meet the desired good living conditions from the project´s outset.
Location
SBB Trainstation, Zurich
Professor
Anne Lacaton
Assistant
Diego García - Setién
Group
Angela Tamayo
William Castro
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spatial qualities
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01. “Gradual transition of privacy through walls and vegetation, designed to provide a seamless visualshift for the user, transi-
tioning from a public to a private space.”
02.“Porosity is achieved through light wells and semi-open spaces, aiming to disrupt the mass and facilitate natural light and
ventilation.”
03. “Connecting with nature; by providing trasparency and lightness.”

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01. reusing the core distribution respecting the different layers through height
02. reusing the old grid & relocating housing through horizontal blocks system
03. adapting housing with MAD strategy developing inner patios
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01. schematic section
02. generic section
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floorplans
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01. ground floorplan level
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floorplans
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03. second floorplan level
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dwelling system
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01. connection dwelling system through innner patio
02. connection dwelling system through wintergarden
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dwelling system
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03. connection dwelling system through double height wintergarden
04. connection dwelling system through rooftop-wintergarden
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01. structural nest grid & core
02. dwelling system
03. lightweight metal infraestructure
04. translucid envelope as a wintergarden system
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The Core, the Envelope,
and the Detail
Location
Madrid
Professor
Dietmar Eberle
Assistant
Alberto Nicolau
The project aimed to develop a collective housing unit along the Madrid Río project, within the
current urban context of the 21st century. Specifically, it involved addressing a particular city block,
acknowledging three distinct urban contexts. The first closely links with the public and pedestrian
environment: Madrid Río. This aspect connects with the housing proposal through a wide opening.
The second context defines a residential area, designed as a neighborhood characterized by
residential blocks that create a central public space among the residences. The third context
comprises entirely isolated volumes, representative of the urban office environment.
It’s important to highlight that the proposal needed to consider the existing buildings within the
block, respecting their layout and scale, aiming to create an integrated project perceived as a unified
entity within the block. Additionally, there was a push to encourage openness and public use in
its center, promoting dynamic interaction among the three distinct contexts, fostering an active
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01. the void as a urban scale
02. the mass as the building typologies
03. the site & the relationship with the context
The Nolli as a studycase of the context highlights the relationship between the public space and
the different building typologies. It provides a clear vision of the design requirements within the
current site context.
“Making the invisible visible, rather than simply filling up the void”. - Tadao Ando
site strategy
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axonometric
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02. structural frame composition
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The task involved designing a collective housing unit that would be related to three themes:
accomodating guests as the typical user, collecting as a reference to an action or act, and
armchairs as domestic objects. Our proposal was approached from the perspective of developing
an infraestructure that would connect these three temes within a specific context characterized
by certain climatic conditions: “Cold desert climate. Usually hot and warm in a few distances, not
typically as hot as hot desert climates and tend to feature cold, dry summers and winters. Summer
temperature: 18° - 29°C ; winter temperature: 4° - 18°C”.
Given all mentioned characteristics, we decided to undertake the project in the town of Purmamarca,
Argentina. Every year, this town hosts carnival processions related to a specific season, marking the
beggining of the planting season. Therefore, the concept of “collecting” is the central idea behind
our proposal. Each year, the infraestructure collects the remnants of each procession to provide
accomodation for the event’s guests. During the off-seasons, the infraestructure serves as a place for
collecting musical instruments, clothing, and even mementos related to the folklore of Argentinan
Pampas. The design of the infraestructure also draws inspiration from train carriages, acting as
temporary cells that can adapt to various uses accoring each season.
Domestic Fragments
Accomodating guests,
Collecting and Armchairs
Location
Argentina, Purmamarca
Professor
Elli Mosayebi
Assistant
Alvaro M. Hidalgo
Group
Stephany Pavillon
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Team 03. Lucas Navarro, Santiago Aguirre, Stephany Pavon
Workshop Elli Mosayebi, Álvaro M. Fidalgo
MCH 2021, UPM & ETH Zürich
Climate
Team 03. Lucas Navarro, Santiago Aguirre, Stephany Pavón
The project acts as a pavilion that shapes the counter-curve of the site’s slope, acommodating guest
with a pause in front of the carnival and collecting memories and experiences of Argentine folkloric
activity.
the counter-curve of the site’s slope & the use of local rammed earth
site strategy
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exploded axonometric
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01. openings panels & compression system
02. rammed earth layers
03. the slope & the foundations
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axonometric detail
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01. rammed earth as a wall system
02. structural system through compression & tension
03. sleeping train room as a cluster system
04. scaffold ladder as a rooftop system
05.aqueduct as a basement system
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References
Precambrian period, 600 Mya.
Marine sediments
Gray, dark green.
Cambrian period, 540 Mya.
Marine sediments
Purple, dark pink and whitish.
Ordovician period, 505 Mya.
Light grey to yellowish sediments.
Ordovician period, 144-65 Mya.
Cretaceous rocks
Red, pink.
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01. Cretaceous rocks - red, pink / Ordovician period, 144 - 65 Mya.
02. Light grey to yellowish sediments / Ordovicioan period, 505 Mya.
03. Marine sediments - purple, dark pink & whitish / Cambrian period, 540 Mya.
04. Marine sediments - gray, dark green / Precambrian period, 600 Mya.
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Living & Working
Above and below, here
and there
The task involved creating a collective living space as a system interconnecting living & working. The
strategy adopted in each case was to work across different height layers, dividing these programs
throughout it. The chosen premise was to develop this project around a democratic center, defined
as“the tree”, which not only gives rise to the form but also acts as a vertical connector for the diverse
programs housed within the complex, creating encounters sometimes visual and others through
its openings.
The workspace is defined as the extroverted volume of the proposal, containing the center (the tree)
which supplies programs from its core outward, functioning as “the tree that feeds the flow of work
through its roots”. The residential area is defined as the introverted volume, nestled in the tree’s
canopy, acting as a“treehouse”.
Finally, between the living space and the workspace exist a void serving as a public space, providing
the necessary air for extraprogrammatic activities at height and the oxygenation of this green center.
Location
Madrid
Professor
Andrea Deplazes
Group
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housing exploration
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A democratic axis allows for a clear and radical strategy, where corners become spaces that enrich
these through the potential collective imaginary they demonstrate. That is to say, a corner filled with
interpretations and opportunities, such as the“secret garden”. Spaces that invite reflection through a
clear-clean change of pace in their encounters.
“The corner is the place where space turns and time stops”. - Tadao Ando

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01. extrovertive system / working scheme
02. the extension of working areas through the corners/ working scheme
03. the in between patio with a central tree / patio scheme
04. introvertive system / living scheme
05. the extension of living areas through the corners / living scheme
06. attached programs to the corners / living scheme
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interior views
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Housing the
Unpredictable
A response to the
emergency in Chile
In the face of natural disasters, notably in Chile with its frequent earthquakes, historical approaches
have been considered concerning emergency response. Addressing this task involves rethinking
the methodology for post-disaster actions, employing phases and organizations that benefit the
community. Questions arise, such as whether to maintain residents in the disaster area or relocate
them, the possibility of recycling materials salvaged from the disaster, and the project’s evolution
over time - transitioning from temporary to permanent housing.
Furthermore, site selection must focus on the most vulnerable areas in the event of such poor
construction conditions resulting from unregulated self-building without expert oversight. Hence,
proposing, a system that responds to these neighborhoods involves an approach to execution and
post-disaster growth within the existing blocks.
Location
Chile, Santiago
Professor
Hrvoje Njiric
Assistant
Esperanza Campaña
Group
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The project adresses the emergency in three different stages according to the passage of time :
First response (5-30 days) _ recolection of the debrish & relocation in the same block
Second response (30-60 days) _ development of the second floor & defining housing
Thir response (+60 days ) _ alternative third floor in case of neccesities
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01. construction site
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Specialties
Specialties
Housing Practice / Fernando Altozano
Climate, Metabolism & Architecture / Javier García-Germán
Construction & Technology / Ignacio Fernández Solla

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Specialties / Housing practice
Walking Around Housing
An analysis of the common spaces in housing
Specialtie
Housing Practice
Professor
Elli Mosayebi
Group
Andrés Melo
William Castro

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introduction
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The following investigation starts by defining the main topic, which would
be the circulation of the housing building. We represent 90 cases that will be
classified into six different issues that will provide relevant information for a
study case:
Central Core
Multiple central cores
Multiple extended distribution
Single distribution corridor
Double distribution corridor
Attached external distribution
A General Evaluation Criteria of Building Cores
The Introduction of the Study Case

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Central Core
Group I
In this category, circulation is defined as a central core that gathers a set of
stairs and elevators and distributes from the center or from a side to all the
apartments. In this typology, the circulation area tends to be reduced to the
maximun and distributes to the maximun number of dooors possible. In
addition, this type of circulation is primarily common in taller guildings as
it possible to grow the system in height, while the relationship of the inside
with the outside develops in a radial way rather than lineal.
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Multiple Central Cores
Group II
In this category, buildings are defined by the repetition of multiple central
cores attached to one another in one or more sides, increasing the variety of
housing typologies or repeating itself.This category is usually related to large
buildings that work as a system that can replicate itself (often radially or as a
fractial) in more than a linear singular direction at a time.
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Multiple Extended Distribution
Group III
15 references
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In this category, buildings are defined by repetitions of multiple cores along a
horizontal axis. It can be related to long buildings that can replicate in a linear
way. In this scheme, the cores tend to be repetitive in shape and distributed
to a small number of apartments, while the communal spaces that distribute
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Single Distribution Corridor
Group IV
15 references
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In this category, buildings are defined by a main corridor that distributes
along the longitudinal axis of the building to provide entrance to the housing
units. This corridor relates directly to the exterior of that side of the building,
with stairs and elevators often repeating themselves at a certain maximun
distance (often defined by local normatives). This typology is usually related
to long structures that grow horizontally and could be linear or in certain
patio buildings, with the distribution corridor often related to the patio.

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Double Distribution Corridor
Group V
In this category, buildings are defined by stairs / elevators attached to 1 main
long corridor / circulation that goes along the longitudinal axis in the middle
of the building and provides entrance to the housing units from both sides.
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Attached External Distribution
Group VI
This category is a variaton from some of the other defined typologies in
which a large portion of the communal circulation spaces (such as stairs,
elevators or corridors) are detached from the housing units in the main
volume of the building and serve the housing block through a corridor or
bridge to enter the housing units, while having a more direct relationship
with the outside condition of the project.
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In this research, the 90 cases collect information related to the building
divided by its 6 main categories assessing the dimensions of the circulation
and other important information in relation to this subject. It will consider:
Data (Name, architect, year of construction, country)
M2 of circulation
M2 of private space
M2 of balconies
M2 of construction
Walking distance between cores
Numbers of stars/elevators/cores
Numbers of doors per floor by one core
Proportion of the building
A General Evaluation Criteria
The Tools Criteria
the outcome
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the tool
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Accessibility in buildings is an aspect to ensure that all individuals, regardless
of their abilities, can safely and comfortably use and enjoy spaces. That is
why it must always be introduced and considered in the cores of a building
as a criteria of design that can take into account various factors such as space
distribution, architectural design, the placement of access elements related on
different building categories, as well as its relationship with space efficiency,
their arrangement and they anatomy.
As a criteria of evaluation of accessibility and the efficiency of it, a group of
Accessibility Assessment Tools formulas has been developed comparing
different data from previous analysis of the selected buildings, the different
categories of core distribution were defined by different quantitative tools to
analyze various aspects of accessibility.
It is important to note that the provided formulas are not intended to provide
absolute certainty regarding accessibility in a building. Instead, they have been
designed as tools for assessment with the information given by the analysis of
eachbuildingtohelptounderstandandcomparevariousaspectsofaccessibility
based on different building typologies. It is essential to use these formulas in
conjunction with other approaches and consider the specific circumstances of
each building and the needs of its occupants. Additionally, compliance with
local building regulations and accessibility standards is necessary to ensure a
safe and accessible environment for all users.
An Evaluation Criteria in Terms of Accessibility & Efficiency
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The first tool is the Accessibility Index (IA) which relates the number of acceso
doors to the average distance within a building core. This formula is expressed
as:
IA = Np/R
Where:
Np = number of doors of one floorplan
R = average travel distance
A higher IA indicates better accessibility, as it signifies more doors available in
relation to travel distance within cores and corridors.
First Tool
Tool of Accessibillity Index (IA)
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Second Tool
Tool of Accessible Distribution Index (IDA)
The second tool is the Accessible Distribution Index (IDA) which masures the
relationship between the average distance of cores and the average travel
distance within a building.This formula is expressed as:
IDA = D/R
Where:
D = average distance between cores
R = average travel distance within the building
A higger IDA suggests that access elements are more conveniently distributed
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Third Tool
Tool of Integral Accessibillity Index (IAI)
the tool
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The last formula it combines accessibility with space efficiency, defined
as Integral Accessibility Index (IAI). This formula combines the number of
elevators, staircases, access doors to apartments with the total surface area
of the building. This formula is expressed as:
IAI = (Ne + Ns + Nd) / A
Where:
Ne = number of elevators
Ns = number of staircases
Nd = number of doors
A = total surface area of an average floorplan
A higher IAI indicates better accessibility concerning the total surface area,
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The Outcome
A comparative between the different tools
From Accessibility Index (IA)
This graph represents the comparison between each category of cores analysed
with the average of the formula applied. We can conclude in this graph that
categories II, IV and V are over the average regarding accessibility index. Where
category II (multiplicity of central distribution) is leading, and category I (central
core distribution) is the least effective in therms of this formula.
From Accessible Distribution Index (IDA)
This graph represents the comparison between each category of cores
analysed with the average of the formula applied. We can conclude in this
graph that categories II,VI are over the average.Where category II (multiplicity
of central distribution) still leading, and category I (central core distribution)
still remain as the least effective in therms of this formula.
From Integral Accessibility Index (IAI)
This graph illustrates a comparison between various core categories analyzed
alongside the average values of the applied formula. The analysis reveals
subtle difference between this formula and the initial one, with categories
II,IV, and V consistently performing above average, mirroring the result from
the first formula. Notably, Category II (multiplicity of central distribution)
maintains its leading position, while Category I (central core distribution)
remains the least effective.
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Specialties / Climate, Metabolism & Architect
Harnessing Barcelona’s Climate Strategies
Barcelona’s Passive Strategies with Termomass and Ventilation Systems
Specialty
Climate, Metabolism & Architecture
Professor
Javier García - Germán
Group
Gabriel Barba
Camila Cano
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daily life atmospheres
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defining thresholds through termomass & ventilation systems
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01. termomass strategies / the compact system
02. permeability & sliding elements / the intermediate system
03. metabolism & grid system / the permeable system
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summer shade proyection winter shade proyection
first threshold: rigid thermomass
second threshold: assembled opening panels
fourth threshold: rigidity and permeability according to thesholds
winter wind chart _ DEC - JAN
summer wind chart _ JUN - SEP
third threshold: assembled permeable grid
noon wind average and directions
midnight wind average and directions
noon wind average filters
midnight wind average filters
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materiality
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01. rammed earth block
02. double glazing
03. cross laminated timber
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the metabolism & the final outcome
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01. openings and ventilation sliding system
02. secondary grid system
03. grid metabolism system
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Specialties / Construction & Technology
From Zurich to Cali
Redesign of Building “More Than Housing” to adapt from Switzerland to Colombia
Specialty
Construction & Technology
Professors
Ignacio Fernández
Archie Campbell
David Castro
Diego García - Setién
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Original Site: Zurich
New Site: Cali
Situationsplan_1:1000_A
Hunziker Areal
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Longitudinal section House A
N
A
N
A
- The urban development of the city of Cali is considered to have been “accelerated”, but without control,
thereby implying rapid and disorderly growth. The boom of recent years has been marked by the construction
of shopping centers, opening the way for modern structures, which today have led to new styles.
The most important and significant works in recent years, are associated with the growth of road infrastructure,
wheremodernizationopensthewaywiththeinaugurationoftheMassTransportationSystem,theconstruction
of pedestrian bridges and steps elevated. In this sense, the urban development works were focused on the
urban sector, mainly in terms of roads and the commercial sector; leaving aside the population growth and
with it the housing deficit.
Cl. 70 #26i-56, Nueva Floresta, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
site from Zurich to Cali
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80 density redefined
.
size:
2.329.400 m²
size:
326.186 m²
Inhabitants
68.414 (Cali Gov)
Inhabitants per Block
68 habitants
Inhabitants per square m
0.017 habitants/m²
Inhabitants per square m
0.017 habitants/m²
DENSITY REDEFINED
Block
68 habitants
3 Blocks
204 habitants
BLOCK
DEMOGRAFICS
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N
A
BLOCK
HAUS A
3 Blocks
204 habitants
replaced by 2.5 Haus A
255 habitants
= 2.5
Houses per Haus A
85 habitants
HAUS A
1 1
.5

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original building analysis
.
01. structural analysis
02. public to private analysis
02
01

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Floor Plan Adaptation New Site
- Regularize grid to fit local building standards
- Keep main distribution idea
- Faster construction through a regular grid
ADAPTATION STRATEGIE
floorplan adaptation to the new site
.
01. original scheme
02. new scheme
02
01

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local materiality from Cali
.
01. Reed (caña guadua)
02. brick
03. concrete structure
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New Materials
- Fast growth (in 4 months)
- Easy Implementation (local knowledge)
- “acero vegetal” se comporta como Acero,
- Good flexibility
REED (CAÑA GUADUA)
- Local material
- Communly & locally used.
- Low Maintenance
- Construction Speed
BRICK
CONCRETE STRUCTURE
01
02
03

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generic floorplan
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Construction Detail
Constant
ventilation
Controlled
ventilation
Constant
ventilation
01
01
01
02
04
04
09
03
06
06
06
07
07
07
07
01
screed, 6cm
sealing
floor impact insulation, 3cm
gravel layer, 5cm
hollow floor ceiling, 14cm
downstand beam, 10cm
02
exenstive green roof, 10cm
insulation, 8cm
concrete inclinated, 15-4cm
hollow floor ceiling, 14cm
downstand beam, 10cm
03
prefabricated concrete pillars in
mortar put in prefabricated
concrete grounding
04
reused brick elements connected
with mortar, 30-10cm
gypsum plaster, 3cm
05
prefabricated concrete pillar with
bottom serration
06
prefabricated load bearing beam
mounted between pillars,
10x25x255cm
07
prefabricated concrete bracket,
15x20x25cm
08
prefabricated brick lintel,
20x10x100cm
09
natural cut bamboo clamped in
steel profile,
10
prefabricated concrete pillar
08
10
10
5
Microshading
Microshading
facade section
a - Green roof - extensive 100 mm
Water storage and drainage layer 20 mm
Protective fleece 10mm sealing EPDM
Thermal insulation mineral wool 240mm
vapor barrier
Sloping reinforced concrete ceiling
b - Balcony door: rotating leaf
Frame wood / aluminum
Triple glazing
c - Aluminum folding shutters, 2 x
2-leaf
Substructure aluminum profile 45/30/2
d - Balcony element: prefabricated
white concrete
130 mm, top in slope
e - Outer wall:
Lime cement wash plaster 10 mm (finish
plaster)
Mesh reinforcement 5 mm
Lime cement light plaster 25 mm (base
plaster)
Masonry brick with insulating material
per-lite filler 490 mm
0,08 W/mK (EG-2. OG)/ 0,07 W/mK (3.-
6. OG)
Interior plaster 10mm
f - Floor covering Parquet
(individual areas)/hard concrete
(communal areas/stairwell) Cement
screed
with underfloor heating 80 mm
PE foil 0.2 mm impact sound insulation
20 mm
ceiling reinforced concrete 200 mm
g - curtain board
h - Lime cement smooth plaster
5 mm (finish plaster) Lime cement light
plaster
25 mm (base plaster) lintel element:
Brick shell 50mm Reinforced concrete
150mm Thermal insula)on XPS 90mm
Reinforced concrete lintel 420 mm,
interior plaster 10 mm
i - Aluminum powder-coated French
door with triple insula)ng glazing
detail construction
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New Structure
construction
GSPublisherVersion 981.35.87.84
GSEducationalVersion
300 cm 300 cm
+
prefabricated
pillars
level
0
=
450
cm
300 cm 300 cm
+
prefabricated
pillars
level
0
=
450
cm
+
flo r-slab
prefab
pillars
prefab
hollow floor-slab
Level
0
=
450cm
600cm
100cm
construction elements
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construction
New Structure
300
cm 300 cm
450
cm
350
cm
+
prefabricated
pillars
level
3+4
=
780
cm
level
0
level
1+2
300
cm 300 cm
450
cm
350
cm
350
cm
+
reuse existing
brick facades
level
0
level
1+2
level
3+4
prefab
pillars
reuse existing
brick facades
Level
3
+
4
=
780cm
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construction
New Structure
+
flo ring
level
0
level
1+2
level
3+4
300
cm 300 cm
450
cm
350
cm
350
cm
+
windows
doors
level
0
level
1+2
level
3+4
windows
& doors
flooring
assembly system per phases
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143
construction
New Structure
300 cm 300 cm
+
reuse existing
brick facades
450
cm
350
cm
existing
structure
level
0
level
1+2
fresh cut out
+
steel
strapping
+
steel
strapping
+
screwed
transportation
anchor
90 cm
120
cm
300 cm 300 cm
+
reuse existing
brick facades
450
cm
350
cm
existing
structure
level
0
level
1+2
fresh cut out
+
steel
strapping
+
steel
strapping
+
screwed
transportation
anchor
90 cm
120
cm
+
flooring
level
0
level
1+2
flooring
reuse existing
brick facades
detail of brick panels
.

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Services
water collection + greywater recycling + solar panels
ventilation
services
.
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Services
water collection + greywater recycling + solar panels
ventilation
01. ventilation
02. water collection / greywater recycling
01
02

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147
Services
shafts + wet walls
RAIN
WATER
TYPOLOGY 2 - PRE-FAB BATHROOM & KITCHEN
TYPOLOGY 1 - PRE-FAB BATHROOM & KITCHEN
BLACK
WATER
VENTALATION
HOT
WATER
COLD
WATER
GREY
WATER
ELECTRICITY
services
.
01. wet areas
02. shaft system
01
02

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I would like to express my deepest gratitude to each one of you for turning this academic journey
into a truly enriching experience. Your dedication and commitment to the study and exploration in the
field of collective housing have left some of the best memories in both my professional and personal
development.
Likewise, I wish to extend my gratitude to the distinguished guest professors who have shared their
extensive knowledge and experience with us. Your presence and wisdom have inmensely enriched our
learning, providing us with invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities in this field.
To the administrative team of the program, especially Nuria Muruais, I want to convey my profound
appreciation for your unwavering support. In both professional and academic moments, your guidance
and support have been essential. Furthermore, your warmth has fostered an environment conducive to
companionship, laugter, and affection at every step of the way.
It has been a privilege to learn and grow alongside all of you. I will cherish the shared moments, the
lessons learned, and the spirit of collaboration that has been the heart of this program.

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Directors
José María Lapuerta
Andrea Deplazes
MCH Manager
Nuria Muruais
MCH Assistant
Celia Ramón
www.mchmaster.com
info@mchmaster.com

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