The regeneration of this emblematic building -LEED Gold certified- puts in value its identity due to its surprising “new skin”. It also reflects the DNA of how luis vidal + arquitects approaches all its projects at all scales: through economic, social and environmental responsibility.

The goa lof the architectural proposal is not only aesthetic but also looks for energy efficiency and sustainability. It incorporates slats that protects from direct sunlight. This is why each slat has a different orientation and each facade has a different image.

Section EO – Section NS

A study of both the sunlight and shading of the west, east and south facades at different and critical hours of each day of the year resulted in the final envelope design, with uses low emissivity and solar control glasses. The efficient design of this component allows having significant energy savings and optimum comfort for the users. The interventions of luis vidal + architects have modernized its installations and transformed the 17 floors, making a more flexible ground floor and semi basement, meant to accommodate both offices and commercial premises. The four car park floors, which were serving just as basements, have recovered their initial use along with a floor meant to accommodate the building installations.

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• Architects

  Luis vidal + arquitectos

• Location

  Paseo de la Castellana, 77, Madrid, Spain

• Category

  Buildings

• Author architects

  Luis vidal + arquitectos

• Design Team

  Joaquin Maire , Andoni Arrizabalaga, Julio Isidro Lozano, Gentaro Shimada, Jugatx Lopez Amurrio, Marta Cumellas , Alba del Castillo, Carolina Hernandez, Peru Medem, Alejandro Nieto, Carmen Andujar, Carlos Gonzalez, Francisco San juan, Jose Benito, Jose Luis Morais, Luis Vidal, Oscar Torrejon

• Area

  269097.76 ft2

• Project Year

  2017

• Photographs

  Fernando Andres