Office Refurbishment on Amador de los Ríos | Estudio Lamela

Madrid / Spain / 2023

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Standing next to the Ministry of the Interior in Madrid, with views of the infamous Torres Colón, the building stands in an enclave surrounded by first-class architecture on Amador de los Ríos, a small street characterized by its elegant façades and tranquility.


The goal was to replace the existing with a new façade that meets the structural, energy efficiency, and natural lighting requirements of current regulations and the highest quality standards while being integrated into the general composition of the neighboring historic buildings.


The refurbishment of the office building kept the current structural volume without changing the alignment of the façade plane. The composition of the new façade respects its surrounding buildings, adapting to their rhythm, cadence, and general typology. Traditional solutions were introduced such as a double façade, pergola, and colonnades. The level of articulation and detail of the façade responds in a contemporary way to the level and quality of the characteristic details of the surrounding façades.


The use of stone and glass as main materials and wood carpentry reaffirms the project's commitment to its environment, with these materials present in the vicinity of the plot.


Externally, a modular system of natural or artificial stone slats with natural stone aggregates was used, in light tones in accordance with those of the area. The modules are prefabricated for a high-quality finish and are anchored to the substructure by mechanical means with thermal bridge breakage.

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    Standing next to the Ministry of the Interior in Madrid, with views of the infamous Torres Colón, the building stands in an enclave surrounded by first-class architecture on Amador de los Ríos, a small street characterized by its elegant façades and tranquility. The goal was to replace the existing with a new façade that meets the structural, energy efficiency, and natural lighting requirements of current regulations and the highest quality standards while being...

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