Architectural Design Archive
Tensions
Tension, Instability, Hanging. These are the three concepts that define each of the projects of the course. These will end up forming a corridor along the Villamargó drought, in Castellón de la Plana.

We begin with Tension, a suspended route in the air that connects both sides of the drought. It is formed by metallic elements joined together, which are tensioned both to the ground and to the oblique pillars; varying in size depending on whether they are viewpoints or passage elements.

Next, Instability. It is a horticultural and gardening fair in which the elements function as shade elements, storage spaces and stalls. This divides them into four types; some already buried in the ground, others within reach of the viewer or slightly elevated, and the last, totally out of reach. This simulates the condition of instability, achieved by recovering the same concept of the previous structure and reorganizing it.

Finally, the third project studies Hanging. This is a ruins interpretation center that incorporates the functions of storage, exhibition and study of objects. It consists of a large structure that functions as a truss, modulated for future extensions; allowing access and study of the ruins on which it is partially placed. In it's interior, hanging frames (taking reference from theater looms) define the path with objects stored or exhibited inside. Meanwhile, the containers provide a covered place for the study and administration of this space.

Together they form a corridor with rest spaces; hidden by vegetation, so that the spaces are perceived as one approaches. A route that highlights the three concepts of the course: tension-the state of a body subjected to opposing forces; instability-the state of lack of equilibrium, and hanging-the state of suspension of an object.