Architectural Design Archive
ORGANIC GROTTO
The project aims to propose an alternative model in La Gavia, using an area of 24*33 square metes. After analyzing the local flora and fauna and based in a collage of different architectures, first plant and section pattens derived into a stereotomic structure made of concrete with triangular facets, reaching over 30 meters in height. Spaces are created by voids carved into the concrete mass, generating flexible and multifunctional areas. Different hights are connected by an elevator and polygonal staircases.

The housing model is collective, focused on three main functions: food, rest, and hygiene, with spaces like gardens, tatamis, and communal bathrooms. An "inter-species architecture" is introduced, including a vegetal "envelope" with cultivable panels, creating a vibrant exterior that reflects the life the project harbours inside.