Ruzafa Oasis
«When the future gazes into the past: the reinterpretation of Ruzafa’s façades.»
«When the future gazes into the past: the reinterpretation of Ruzafa’s façades.»
Ruzafa is a unique neighbourhood
with a captivating blend of colourful facades, a cosmopolitan atmosphere, and a strong presence of small local shops.
This palpable duality between the traditional and the modern is beautifully embodied in the building on Gibraltar Street. Ruzafa’s most characteristic elements—ornamentation, colour, verticality, wrought iron balconies, and shutters—are reinterpreted, seeking the traditional aesthetics of the neighbourhood from a modern perspective.
The ornamentation is maintained, but in reverse, in negative.
Its execution is simplified, and the flatness of the façade is accentuated, offering a contemporary approach without forgetting the colour. The concrete’s terracotta pigmentation evokes the original colours of Ruzafa, a return to terracotta and tradition.
The balconies are maintained as a characteristic element, but their shape is simplified, and planters with green plants are integrated to give movement to the façade. We have also recovered the shutters as an element of shade in lively tones, again playing with colour.
Once inside, the public patio recreates a small urban oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
It follows the exterior aesthetic line and projects a warm atmosphere surrounded by vegetation and water. It is a dynamic place capable of hosting different activities where you can relax, enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool, or simply let yourself go.
The interiors of the homes invite calm,
with neutral, warm colours and wood finishes. Antique materials such as terrazzo maintain a view of the past, creating an atmosphere where the present coexists with the neighbourhood’s history.
[ EXTERIOR MATERIALS ]
Pigmented concrete & Metallic carpentry
[ COMMON AREAS ]
Stamped concrete & Gresite
[ INTERIOR MATERIALS ]
Terrazzo & Wood.
[ Elevation ]
