Modern geometric building with textured facade, palm trees, and cobblestone plaza.

A modern, geometric building with a textured facade, surrounded by palm trees and a cobblestone plaza. People are walking and gathering around the building, which features large windows and a series of protruding volumes.

Story

A regenerative architectural vision for Elche

Elche, a city steeped in history and tradition, serves as the backdrop for the Congress Center, designed by TALLER HECTOR BARROSO. This project embodies a commitment to urban integration, environmental and social regeneration, and a distinctive architectural identity rooted in the local context.

The building is conceived as a solid yet permeable volume, crafted from warm-toned concrete and brickwork. These materials evoke a sense of earth and time, while intentional fractures in the structure create openings that invite light, air, and the city into the building's core. The volumetric scale is meticulously calibrated to respect both the urban and natural surroundings, engaging in a dialogue with the height of the palm trees and the horizontality of the landscape.

  • Solid yet permeable architectural form

  • Use of warm-toned concrete and brickwork

  • Integration with the urban and natural context

  • Openings that allow for natural light and ventilation

Feature Description
Location Elche, Alicante, Spain
Architect TALLER HECTOR BARROSO
Materials Warm-toned concrete, brickwork
Status Competition
Year 2025

This project is a significant contribution to contemporary architecture, offering a serene presence that harmonizes with its environment while fostering a regenerative urban future.

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • Facade: Textured facade with warm-toned concrete and brickwork.

Materials

  • Concrete — Structural and facade elements.
  • Brick — Facade elements.
  • Wood — Interior elements such as seating and tables.

Construction / Systems

  • Structural System: Solid yet permeable volume using concrete and brickwork.

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: warm tones, green, red
  • Lighting: Natural light penetration through large windows and open spaces.

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