3.5 | Constructive systems of social housing projects in Cuenca
Brick Metallic Structures Mixed Supply (Brick + Metallic Structures)
Figure 3.10. Brick, metallic structures and mixed suppliers in Cuenca. By Author
The materiality of the refurbishment of Miraflores was determined after analyzing some other social housing projects most used constructive systems, which not only shows the most used material but also reflects the image that Cuenca portrays as a brick made city. So, the buildings will connect Miraflores with the city through 44
the use of brick in its facades. The constructive system also shows that metallic structures are used, primarily because they are more flexible in terms of vertical growth, hence the importance to show that this constructive system can be supplied across the urban parts of Cuenca (Figure 3.10). Andrea EstefanĂa Calle Bustamante | Manchester School of Architecture
