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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
BARCELONA ESCOLA DE MAR (SCHOOL BY THE SEA)
Dedicated to studies in marine biology, this college embraces the culture in the Barcelona beaches. The design itself integrates water into pools of varying depths as functional and decorative features that can be found within the sunken courtyard as well as the interior spaces. As a marine biology student, one can access learning spaces using the exterior corridors shaded by the timber system that spans to the classrooms. Spaces include a terracing lecture hall with
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Mapping La Barceloneta
The main goal in designing a school dedicated to specific expertise includes understandig the fundamental qualities and the particularities of the Parc de La Barceloneta, located in the heart of Spain's neighborhood. Therefore, the outcomes are showcased through there infographic maps to establish a framework for further architectural design. Due to this project's location, the development of Escola Del Mar resides in the philosophy of "bringing the sea to the park in more ways than one."
Zoomed Out
Metropolitan
FUTBOL (LA CATALANA)
PARC DE LA CIUTADELLA ENTRANCE
HOSPITAL DEL MAR
PLAYA DE LA BARCELONETA
Escola
Plan
1 | PUBLIC EXTERIOR
2 | PUBLIC INTERIOR a. main lobby b. mezzanine cafe c. public restroom
3 | CIRCULATION a. staircase b. elevator / lift a. dean's office b. shared office space
5 | EDUCATION a. lecture hall b. classroom c. school auditorium d. laboratory e. research pool f. viewing tank
Design For Integration
The school itself integrates water into pools of varying depths as functional and aesthetically-pleasing features that can be found within the sunken courtyard as well as the interior spaces. With the average college schedule, it's important to investigate this college at certain timestamps: 9AM, 12PM, and 6PM.
Design For Sustainability
Escola del Mar utilizes heavy timer framing through it's systematic design as mean of connecting the inhabitants with the natural environment in the heart of Parc de La Barceloneta while still in awe of the city landscape and Mediterranean coast.
Secondary Entrance
