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City Hall Building Envelope Improvement

- Ribeira, Spain

Energy rehabilitation of the Ribeira City Hall, enhancing its sustainability and efficiency.

Modern glass facade building with grid structure, surrounded by trees and open plaza.

A modern building with a glass facade and a grid-like structure, surrounded by trees and an open plaza.

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City Hall Building Envelope Improvement

Energy rehabilitation of the Ribeira City Hall

The City Hall Building in Ribeira, A Coruña, undergoes a significant transformation under the guidance of Carlos Seoane. This project focuses on enhancing the building's energy efficiency through an improved envelope design. The intervention addresses the need for sustainable architecture by integrating modern materials and techniques to reduce energy consumption.

The building's exterior has been meticulously redesigned to optimize thermal insulation, reducing the environmental impact and operational costs. The choice of materials not only serves functional purposes but also respects the aesthetic integrity of the original structure.

Design Highlights

  • Comprehensive energy efficiency improvements.

  • Use of sustainable and high-performance materials.

  • Preservation of the building's original architectural character.

  • Enhanced thermal insulation and reduced energy consumption.

Key Facts

Location Ribeira, A Coruña, Spain
Architect Carlos Seoane CSA
Year 2026
Status Built

This project is a notable example of sustainable architecture, demonstrating how thoughtful design can lead to significant energy savings while maintaining architectural heritage.

Technical summary

Updated 1/31/2026

Finishes

  • Facade: Glass facade with metal framework and grid-like structure.
  • Interior: Translucent glass walls and metal grate flooring.

Materials

  • Glass — Facade and interior walls.
  • Metal — Facade framework and interior structural elements.
  • Concrete — Steps and structural elements.
  • Wood — Vertical slats on facade.
  • Stone — Steps leading to building entrance.

Construction / Systems

  • Facade system: Glass and metal grid-like structure.
  • Structural system: Metal framework supporting glass walls and floors.

Products

  • Sustainable technology — Solar panels (Energy generation on flat roof.)

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: Transparent, Metallic, Natural stone
  • Lighting: Modern and minimalistic with natural light through large glass panels.

Images

Modern glass facade building with grid structure, surrounded by trees and open plaza.
Modern building with glass facade in an urban setting, surrounded by older buildings and a courtyard with trees.
Modern building with glass and metal facade and large windows.
Modern glass facade building in an urban setting with a large paved plaza and surrounding trees.
Modern building with glass facade and metal framework, featuring angular design.
Aerial view of a cityscape with a modern glass building and surrounding traditional buildings with red-tiled roofs.
Aerial view of a building with solar panels and green roofing, surrounded by urban streets and buildings.
Facade of a building with large glass panels and a person walking in front.
Building facade with glass windows and vertical wooden slats.
Close-up image showing a metal handrail on concrete steps.
Stone steps with metal handrail leading to a building entrance with glass windows.
Close-up of stone steps with metal railing and columns, surrounded by greenery.
Interior view showing a modern staircase with geometric design and a skylight.
Corridor with translucent glass walls and metal grate floor, supported by metal beams.
Architectural rendering of a building with glass facade and people in the foreground.
Architectural rendering of a rectangular building with grid facade, surrounded by trees and people in an open area.
Aerial view of a building layout with surrounding streets and trees.
Section drawings of a building illustrating winter and summer energy strategies.
Technical architectural section drawings illustrating details of a building envelope improvement.
Architectural drawing showing a building facade with structural details and sectional views.
Two architectural diagrams depicting a building structure with a grid facade and support columns.
Architectural diagram of a building envelope improvement with solar panels, rainwater tank, and heat pumps.

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