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Access to the Altos Hornos de Bizkaia

· Sestao, Spain

An urban intervention bridging the industrial past and present through innovative design.

Glass elevator tower and staircase with concrete pillars in an industrial setting.
A modern urban structure featuring a glass elevator tower and a staircase, surrounded by large concrete pillars. The structure is part of an industrial setting with visible steel frameworks and greenery at the base.
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Access to the Altos Hornos de Bizkaia

An urban intervention bridging the industrial past and present through innovative design.

Located in the heart of Sestao, the Access to the Altos Hornos de Bizkaia project is an architectural endeavor that seamlessly integrates the historical significance of the Bizkaia Blast Furnace with the modern urban fabric. As part of the regeneration plan for the Txabarri neighborhood, this project not only aims to enhance accessibility but also to celebrate the industrial heritage of the area.

The project introduces an urban elevator and staircase designed to overcome the 25-meter height difference between the Txabarri neighborhood and the meander housing the monument. By strategically relocating the structure away from the Blast Furnace, the design creates a new anteroom, enhancing the monument's presence and establishing a visual dialogue with the Portugalete Hanging Bridge.

Design Highlights

  • Perpendicular Placement: Aligns with the Furnace and the Hanging Bridge, creating a visual and spatial connection.

  • Viewpoints: Two large cantilevered viewpoints offer panoramic views of the industrial landscape.

  • Open Staircase Design: Ensures visibility and safety, promoting a gender-sensitive urban space.

  • Prefabricated Structure: Utilizes triangulated steel box beams for efficient installation and reduced construction time.

  • Vierendeel Beam Elevator Tower: Serves as the sole vertical support, anchoring the design with three cantilevers.

Key Facts

Key Aspect Detail
Location Sestao, Basque Country, Spain
Architect Ele Arkitektura, TARTE
Year 2023
Status Competition
Height Difference 25 meters
Structural Material Steel

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Cultural HeritageUrban Infrastructure

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ArchitectureUrban Design

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