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Project • By nu.he StudioCommunity Centres

L48 - Adults & Children's Toy Sanctuary

Located on the ground floor of a residential building, this project transforms an elongated retail space into a dynamic family center and playroom. Situated on a pedestrian street that connects cities green areas and neighborhoods, and is conveniently close to a metro station, the space is strategically positioned to become a community hub for social interaction, education, and leisure. Nuria Heras Diez The design concept revolves around creating a multifunctional environment that seamlessly integrates activities for both adults and children. The main idea is to foster a space where families can engage in leisure activities, educational programs, and cooperative food preparation, making it a neighborhood focal point for interaction an... More

Project • By AIDIA STUDIOCommunity Centres

Centro DIF Comitancillo

Centro DIF is a community center in the heart of San Pedro Comitancillo, a small town in Oaxaca in the Istmo de Tehuantepec region. This intervention replaces a deteriorated single-level facility where care was provided to the community in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions.   AIDIA STUDIO Adapting the architectural program to a 212 m² plot of land has been a real challenge; In the first instance we have decided to divide the program into two levels to decongest the ground floor using an L-shaped layout. By moving part of the program to the second level we have gained free area that has allowed us to articulate the rest of the program. CAMUS Access from the street is defined by a discreet pedestrian door that leads... More

Project • By HGSE ArquitectosCommunity Centres

Rehabilitación energética de un Edificio en Madrid

Refurbishment project to transform the Municipal School of Music and Dance of Chapinería into a Youth Center. Comprehensive energy refurbishment project in line with the European Green Pact and the Spanish Urban Agenda. The architectural project of energy rehabilitation of the building of the Municipal School of Music and Dance of Chapinería aims to transform the building to adapt it to the new needs of the young population of the town, in line with the European Green Pact and the Spanish Urban Agenda. HGSE Arquitectos Complete renovation of building to adapt it to new needs. Description of the building and its location: The Municipal School of Music and Dance is located at Calle Olivas, 1, in Chapinería (nort... More

Project • By LEL DESIGN STUDIOCommunity Centres

neighborhood center of gaobei community

The land used for the Gaobei Community Neighborhood Center project was originally a real estate sales office. After completing its mission, it has been abandoned for nearly ten years, with damp water and the breeding of mosquitoes. Although the site is large and has lush vegetation, it cannot be used. NUMBER SEVEN Planning positioning: community+sense of daily lifeThe joint team conducted a detailed survey of the urban space and community around the neighborhood center. I hope to create a neighborhood center that is tailored to the actual needs of community residents, friendly and open, and has a sense of daily life. NUMBER SEVEN Space concept: Forest green island and community living roomThere are two temporary buildings and on... More

Project • By IE School of Architecture and DesignLibraries

La Casa de la Lectura de Segovia

In 2016, the old city of Segovia had around 2,500 inhabitants and experienced a continuous population decline. Due to this decrease, the neighborhood was left with almost no social infrastructure. The library, hospital, elementary school, and many other public services abandoned the area, leaving its residents with limited cultural, health, or social resources. The IE School of Architecture and Design D-LAB’s project for the Casa de la Lectura involved the adaptive reuse of the old Royal Jail, a 16th-century building with significant heritage preservation requirements. Whit Preston The design and construction of the Casa de la Lectura represent an important step in recovering the civic life of an area that, over the past twenty... More

Project • By IOAKIM LOIZAS ArchitectsCommunity Centres

PAFOS COMMUNITY CENTRE

Built by the Pafos Municipality and completed in 2020 the new Community Centre houses a mix of uses ranging from nursery age childcare, Kindergarten, afterschool childcare for and also a Day Centre for Pensioners all spread over 2,350 square meters on 4 separate floors which each level being specifically designed around its intended use. Caption It’s aim is to serve the local and greater Pafos Community with particular emphasis on single mothers with children and young families as well as the older local residents. Caption The Design was based around a simple yet robust palette of materials and every element and form designed with the safety and utmost care for the users. Some mentionable features being specialist safety f... More