Degaña, Asturias is known as a mining town in the heart of the Cantabrian Mountains in Spain. The local government give focus about the wealth of the mining workers thus delegate Zon-e Architects to build a social housing design. The project is the first new residential development in the region for 25 years.
Jagged mountains character give the modern building its main concept, which at times become geometric. The colours and materials, such as the local slate, keep the building in context. The exterior house colors are paint in black, acting like coals, absorbing almost all light that falls on it. Each of the 15 apartments is different in terms of size and floor plan. This contrasts with the building’s overall uniform appearance. Via
Project Details:
- Project architects Nacho Ruiz Allén & José Antonio Ruiz Esquiroz
- Structural engineers Pentia
- Design team Lucía Martinez Trejo, Sara López Arraiza
- Client Principado de Asturias Government
- Gross internal floor area 2.385 m²
- Total cost 1,2m €
- M&E consultant Ingitech + Alfredo Balsera
- Quantity Surveyor Manuel Martinez Manso
- Main contractor Construcciones y Contratas Herrera
- Photography Ignacio Martinez
