Tag Archives: Façanes

A JUNCTION AS AN INTERCHANGE

A JUNCTION AS AN INTERCHANGE

The two-level junction of Diagonal Avenue with Ronda de Dalt is multiplied with the aim of proposing a great hub at that same spot. The already planned coach terminal is placed here and also an elongation of the L3 Metro Line.
The expressivity of infrastructural traces become the main element at this case. Superposition is manifested both underground and externally with new volumes located beside big surfaces serving Barcelona’s mobility: halls, parking and squares.

Comment on the project by Luis Bellera, Ferran Iglesias and Chantal Marfà

SEQUENCES

SEQUENCES

A systematic vision of the different sequences of the relation between the railroad covering and its surroundings lead us to think about a better exploitation of the area. By a set of strategic interventions, more accessibility and urban intensity could be achieved, thus reinforcing the relations between the two sides of the railway tracks.

New crossed views complement a longitudinal approach, by adding new uses in the in-between spaces, creating a dialogue that strengthens transversal connections.

Comment on the project by Júlia Muñárriz

CONTINOUS FACADES?

CONTINOUS FACADES?

Although this corner could become representative as the ones at Passeig de Sant Joan or Passeig . de Gràcia, it is now just an empty spot.

The lack of continuity of the façades in this area generates an urban interruption and the lack of commercial activities. That could be one of the reasons why nowadays there are no bus lines crossing the full lenght of the avenue.

The proposal

suggests a fearless and clear intensification of the existint gardens by occupying it with a large mall that follows the sequence that has been used throughout the Diagonal Avenue (El Corte Inglés, la Illa, Diagonal Mar).

Comment on the project by Marc Rúcula