BARCELONA INTERNATIONAL SAILING CENTER | Mestura Arquitectes

The objective of this intervention is to include under the large pergola Photovoltaic in the Forum Park of Barcelona, ??a program of the International Center for High Performance Sailing. The uniqueness of the spaces to be treated, starting considerations requires both the environment and the possible actions in outer space, as the configuration of existing architectural elements, which determine many of the decisions of the project. We therefore propose a treatment in the facades that seek not to contrast with the gigantic scale of the element. The south facade is delayed until the first bay of the current structure to avoid contact of the new facilities with existing structural elements, while on the north side openings are covered with a curtain overlapping continuous acts wooden slats as a unitary element and neutral. In the two bays of the south wall, are arranged various activities which are arranged, let light into the interior space of the complex while generating lift terraces allowing views of the sea over the seawalls of the spring. Institutional access to the center, is produced under the great porch west bridge in the mouth of the enclosure. A central staircase backbone serve as a center of relationships and communication among users of all levels. Another entry-level floor in the mouth that communicates with a large porch, with the esplanade of the dock. Downstairs are situated the dressing services, storage and drying area for wetsuits in the south bay, and the administrative area, the center for assistance, the monitoring room and training rooms in the north bay. They are services that are considered directly related to the slipway. On the first floor, has a gym in the northern corridor and the offices and studios in the center room in the south bay. A large terrace overlooking the esplanade and the sea, is directly related to the dock by a wide outside staircase. In the last level, under cover, are arranged in the north bay with loft eight cabins with capacity for 12 residents each. Along with general access to the plant, community toilets are located, and in the south bay, lies the catering preparation area, dining-living room-bedroom and six triples with bath, for residents of high level of technical.