Sports Centre in Vilanova del Vallès. Barcelona
WHO WE ARE Onl, arquitectura is the continuation of the architectural firm established by Joan Nogué and Txema Onzain in 1988, and which Félix López joined in 2007 as a new partner. We are a multidisciplinary team that provides comprehensive, customised services in the areas of architecture, restoration, urban spaces, and interior design. Our team is made up of 15 professionals, supported by architectural students and a stable network of external collaborators who specialise in different disciplines such as the calculation of structures and installations, sustainability and energy efficiency, heritage and restoration, landscaping and urban design. We like to create architecture which is based on the user’s needs, because people are at the heart of our projects. We think that equilibrium between form, function, and technology is the cornerstone of good architecture. The practice of architecture gives rise to a poetic discourse based on the never-ending search for what is possible. For this reason we are interested in ideas whose emotional and logical intensity helps us to capture sensations and stimuli, rather than whimsical and fantastical architectural visions.
Some of our most notable projects include: Convent and Lodge in Eguino, Álaba, Chosen in the IV Biennial Awards for Spanish Architecture and the 1997 Hispalyt Award 104 Social Housing in Viladecans, Barcelona, Chosen for the 2005 FAD award Garigot Nursery and Primary School in Castelldefels 2007 Catalonia Construction Award for Innovation in Construction 158 Rental social housing, nursery, community center and Parking garage in Navas street for the Municipal Housing Board of Barcelona Restoration and renovation of the Administrative Pavilion of the Historical site of Santa Creu i Sant Pau Hospital, a building which was built in the Catalan Art Nouveau style and declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO, Barcelona 2010. calle Balmes 129, 4º 1ª 08008 Barcelona Spain T 0034 93 454 83 87
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HOW WE WORK
At onl we believe that architecture is a collective, multidisciplinary work, where the experience and knowledge of the whole team should be combined to meet our clients´ requirements. We are committed to architectural quality, which is obtained by close attention to all details of the design process and building quality, reducing the environmental impact and emissions of buildings, and promoting technological innovation, effective process management, and cost control. To achieve this goal we have our own team of architects and external collaborators. partners
Joan Nogué, architect Txema Onzain, architect Fèlix López, architect
international department
Erik Cremers, architect, local partner Brussels Structure
Alejandra Otalvaro, architect, local partner Medellin
architects Installations
project leaders architecture team
technical and economical department environmental department administration
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BIS ARQUITECTES David García architect BERNUZ & FERNANDEZ Jordi Bernuz, Manel Fernández
ilumination design acoustic design Energetic and environmental efficiency restoration and heritage landscaping sculpture and urban space
JG GRUPO Joan Gallostra mechanical engineer FONT I ARMENGOL Joan Fon mechanical engineer AVANT ENGINYERS Jordi Oliva mechanical engineer artec3 Maurici Ginés illumination designer ARAU acústica Higini Arau physicist AIGUASOL jordi Pascual environmental engineer TAULAT Clàudia Sanmartí architect TdART Mª José Gràcia fine arts degree IGR EMAP Ignasi Grau agricultural engineer Lucia Onzain artist
We have the ISO 9001 quality management system and, from 2010 we started to implement the ISO 14001 environmental management system, and the ISO 14006 eco-design standard, which has enabled us to optimise the quality of the services provided, and increase client satisfaction.
RESTORATION AND RENOVATION OF THE ADMINISTRATION PAVILION OF THE HISTORICAL SITE OF “HOSPITAL DE LA SANTA CREU I SANT PAU” DATE OF PROJECT
2010
BUILDING WORK
2012-2013
LOCATION
Barcelona
AREA
1.250 m2
CONSTRUCTION COST
1.577.896 €
CLIENT
Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau Private Foundation Site plan
Aerial image
The project has a big restoration work composed by three different parts: the roofs and the clock tower, the façades and the interiors. The roofs of the Administration Pavilion originally had a wide variety of decorative ceramic elements, and several skylights that filled the building with light. The clock tower was also ornately decorated and is a signature landmark of the historical site. The main objective is recovering the original image of the building, for this reason the east wing only needed a small amount of restoration work, while the west wing was completely renovated in order to recover the original symmetry and decoration. The clock tower posed various structural challenges which have been overcome, while elements which had deteriorated or disappeared have been restored after an exhaustive analysis of old photos, and the original plans and diagrams. The restoration work of the brick façades has therefore focused on cleaning and restoring the elements that have survived, respecting the patina of age that has built up, or recreating the elements that have disappeared remaining as faithful as possible to their original design. Moreover, the carpentry of all the openings has been restored or replaced, and the thermal capacity of the building has been improved with a minimum of restoration work by replacing the glass. The original interplay of solid and void has been recovered, as has the original symmetry.
PHASE 2 : RESTORATION OF FAร ADES
North faรงade
North faรงade
Initial state 2010
Final state 2012
Final state north faรงade 2012
PHASE 3 : RESTORATION OF ROOFS
Section west wing
WEST WING Initial state roof 2010
Initial state roof 2010
WEST WING Final state 2012
Final state 2012
PHASE 3 : RESTORATION OF CLOCK TOWER
1928
2008
Final state 2012
PHASE 6 : RESTORATION OF INTERIORS AND FINISHED MATERIALS
Ceiiling exposition space P-1
View exposition space
Exposition space View hip贸stila room
Interior exposition space
PHASE 6 : RESTORATION OF INTERIORS AND FINISHED MATERIALS
Ceiling first floor
View hall and information point
First floor 1960
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PHASE 6 : RESTORATION OF INTERIORS AND FINISHED MATERIALS
Ceiling second floor
View conference room
The interiors of the Administration Pavilion, built by the architect LluĂs Domènech i Montaner, are exuberantly decorated with a wealth of ornamental elements, in particular ceramic ones. The vaulted ceilings are the most magnificent feature of the rooms and have been well preserved, unlike some of the linings, in particular the floorings, which have either deteriorated or disappeared. The project is based on two fundamental premises: 1- The building, which has a historic designation, has suffered a lot of damage over the years, and the time has come to restore it to its original state of beauty through careful restoration work that will remove any elements that have been added at a later date, and recover the vitality of original elements. 2- The ornamental elements have been enhanced by the use of neutral and natural materials for the restoration work, chosen for their innate simplicity, textures and colours. By doing this it is possible to differentiate between the original features and the contemporary additions in a way that does not detract from the overall harmony of the building.
Second floor 1960
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Project
A primordial objective of the project was to adapt the building so that it could be used in ways for which it was not originally designed for without losing its original character. Extensive restoration work has been required to ensure that the building can continue to be used today while still retaining the essential character of the building created by Domènech i Montaner, and the spirit of service embodied by Pau Gil, patron of the arts.
RENOVATION AND REDEVELOPMENT OF “LA CANDELA” NURSERY AND PRIMARY SCHOOL DATE OF PROJECT
2005
BUILDING WORK
2008-2009
LOCATION
Valls, Tarragona
AREA
2.769 m2
CONSTRUCTION COST
2.861.923 € Departament d’Educació, Generalitat de Catalunya
CLIENT The main renovation work for La Candela nursery and primary school, built by the architect Josep Maria Vives in 1931, was to erect a separate staircase and lift by the central axis of the building, and also to carry out extensive interior remodelling. The new nursery and primary school is divided into three parts: the central part will house the large areas, such as the hall, the sports hall, and the library, while the two side wings will house the classrooms and services. The new staircase will be made out of materials such as coloured expanded steel to produce a sensation of lightness and interplay of transparencies and superimpositions, to contrast with the tectonics and symmetry of the original building.
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Ground floor
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Vertical section
Facade
Floor plan
Details images
”FONT DEL ROURE” NURSERY AND PRIMARY SCHOOL IN MASQUEFA DATE OF PROJECT
2003-2006
BUILDING WORK
2005-2006
LOCATION
Masquefa, Anoia
AREA
3.509 m2
CONSTRUCTION COST 2.847.390 € CLIENT
Departament d’Educació de la Generalitat de Catalunya. GISA
. In this case there were several prefabricated modules already on the site, which helped determine the location of the school. In contrast to other Nurseries and Primary Schools we did in the past, we had to make this design more compact, replacing the large central patio for a regular series of patios to enlarge the visual perception of the ground floor passages, and to create a place where the two different age groups could come together. The plaza from where the nursery and primary school are accessed is a sheltered landscaped area, and a communal area for both schools. It is designed to ensure that each unit has the best orientation for the sun. The block which houses the communal services protects the patio from strong winds. The design for the school blocks closest to the street plays on a juxtaposition of size and colour, harmonised by the positioning of the two entrances, which provide a strong presence on the street and bring the public space inside.
Ground floor
First floor
“GARIGOT” NURSERY AND PRIMARY SCHOOL IN CASTELLDEFELS DATE OF PROJECT
2005
BUILDING WORK
2005-2006
LOCATION
Castelldefels
AREA
3.332 m2
CONSTRUCTION COST 2.607.218 € CLIENT
Departament d’Educació de la Generalitat de Catalunya. GISA
AWARDS
Award in Innovation at “Catalunya Construcció 2007” Chosen at “II Triennal d’Arquitectura del Baix Llobregat, Alt Penedès i Garraf”
The school is made up of. three units of varying heights, which face north-south and run parallel to the street where the entrance to the school is located. The nursery and primary school are therefore separate units, which are interconnected through the passages leading to the services areas, which are the communal areas. Thanks to this design the building is extremely compact. The main unit has several patios in the centre, that form green spaces which energise the environment. The opening up of the interior of the building improves illumination and cross-ventilation in the ground floor rooms. The severe outlines of the façades are counterbalanced by incorporating the stairs and lifts as external elements. In contrast to other designs, we decided to use an industrialised building system for this nursery and primary school from the outset. This type of prefabricated dry construction is carried out in the workshop-factory under conditions that optimise the execution time, quality controls, and the work conditions. After the building has been completed in the workshop – including all the finishes from the ground up – it is dismantled and the modules are separated so they can be transported to the site where they are assembled and ready for use.
Ground floor
First floor
SYSTEM INDUSTRIALITY CONSTRUCTION PROCESS 1st month month
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Works in the building site
Transport and mounting process in the building site
Mounting process before works in factory
Final result
Works in factory
EXTENSION AND RENOVATION WORKS AT THE SOCIAL CENTER “MIRASOL” DATE OF PROJECT
2005
BUILDING WORK
2007-2008
LOCATION
Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
AREA
1.250 m2
CONSTRUCTION COST 1.577.896 € CLIENT
Municipality of Sant Cugat del Vallès
AWARDS
Selected at V Biennal d’Arquitectura del Vallès.
Site plan
Model
The existing Social Center expands with a third new volume located at the south area of the building complex. This new wing redefines two patios of distinct character: the first courtyard is an enclosure and has a cloister character, and the second one is more opened and dynamic. The extension is organized in three bars. While the first one is associated with the inside courtyard and contains the standard rooms of the program, the second one is formed by the most significant and leisure rooms overlooking the outdoor patio. Between both we find the third bar which consists of the interaction area between all the rooms, with a more representative character, which also functions as an entrance hall for them. This central corridor becomes a multifunctional space that links the various activities and the natural expansion for all the rooms. Temporary activities can also be set in this area such as exhibitions, informal gatherings and other collective activities. On the south-west corner, the corridor widens to be converted into a café area and a meeting point related to the outside patio through a portico. The section plan of the building becomes the spatial leitmotif of the project. The roof rises to allow a diffuse light to illuminate this central space, solving the deepness and compact character of the building.
Ground floor
154 RENTAL SOCIAL HOUSING, COMMUNITY CENTER, NURSERY AND PARKING DATE OF PROJECT
2007
BUILDING WORK
2009-2012
LOCATION
Poble Nou. Barcelona
AREA
18.790 m2
CONSTRUCTION COST 11.347.427 € CLIENT
Patronat Municipal de l’Habitatge de Barcelona
. of public use buildings: 154 rental dwellings for young people and senior Five projects for a collection citizens; a nursery; a community centre; and two underground storeys for rental parking lots.
The scheme is organised into two distinct buildings separated by a courtyard located in the most prominent position: the chamfered corner of the two main streets. By locating the courtyard on the corner– the areas in the Cerdà Eixample grid which permit the best frontal views – we create a focal point through which the interior square is revealed through an exciting use of space. The 6 floors of the two buildings come together in perilous proximity, reaching over the courtyard to open up the ground floor and enable panoramic views from the surrounding streets. We have incorporated building techniques into the exterior design which create interplay of light and shade through the careful arrangement of spaces.
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Isometric: 1- Proposal project 2- According to normative 3- Solid emptying
Street facade and vertical section
Interior facade and vertical section
CONVENT AND LODGE IN EGUINO DATE OF PROJECT
1993-1996
BUILDING WORK
1996
LOCATION
Eguino, Álaba
AREA
3.600 m2
CONSTRUCTION COST 340.000.000 Pts CLIENT
Germanes Mercedàries
AWARDS
Award “Arquitectos Noveles”, sponsored by HISPALYT. Award “Opera Prima” sponsored by ANDIL Association from Milano. Chosen in the IV Biennial Awards for Spanish Architecture and the 1997 Hispalyt Award Outstanding work at “COAVN Arquitectura Awards” 1997
Evoking the walled garden. of mystic tradition elicits an environment conducive to a place of meeting, prayer and meditation. Within the enclosure the buildings are set out on different levels, and include communal areas for meetings and walking paths. At some points we have extended the enclosure by erecting a concrete wall which symbolically encompasses the whole ground floor. Inside the enclosure the imposing outline of the circular concrete chapel-oratory is highlighted against the latticing of the brick façades in the background. In front of the chapel there is another singularity: the wall enclosing the garden disappears, giving way to panoramic views over the meadows and the landscape.
Ground floor
Section
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