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Cultural Center . Balsapintada

- Fuente Álamo de Murcia, Spain

The Balsapintada Cultural Center revitalizes a civic hub with a sustainable renovation, enhancing urban cohesion and energy efficiency.

Modern building with green metal facade and red signage, open plaza, and three people walking.

A modern building with a green metal cladding facade and red signage, surrounded by an open plaza with three people walking in the foreground.

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Cultural Center . Balsapintada

A Civic Hub Reimagined through Sustainable Design The Balsapintada Cultural Center the power of adaptive reuse and community-centered design. Situated in the heart of Fuente Álamo de Murcia, this project by COR Architecture + Design transforms an existing structure into a vibrant civic hub. The renovation aligns with the New European Bauhaus principles, emphasizing accessibility, sustainability, and social cohesion. Facing a principal town square, the center's strategic location enhances its role as a social and cultural nucleus. The design respects the original architectural identity while integrating modern technical upgrades. The facade, clad in blue-green metal with red accents, rejuvenates the building's image and unifies its three distinct blocks. This transformation optimizes thermal performance through enhanced insulation and energy-efficient elements. Inside, flexible spaces accommodate diverse activities, supported by movable partitions and improved circulation. The project prioritizes natural light, vegetation, and natural materials, fostering a sense of well-being. The building's digitalization and NZEB status underscore its commitment to contemporary standards of energy efficiency and accessibility.

Design Highlights

Metal cladding in blue-green tones with red accents Integration of three building blocks into a cohesive whole Enhanced thermal performance and energy efficiency Flexible interior spaces with movable partitions Digitalization for access control and energy management

Key Facts

Key Aspect Detail
Location Fuente Álamo de Murcia, Spain
Architect COR Architecture + Design
Year Completed 2023
Status Built
Programs Cultural, Recreational, Community
Categories Civic, Renovation, Sustainable Design

Technical summary

Updated 3/8/2026

Finishes

  • Facade: Metal cladding in blue-green tones with red accents.
  • Interior Walls: Light-colored walls with green and blue accents.

Materials

  • Metal — Facade cladding and structural elements.
  • Glass — Windows and doors.
  • Fabric — Interior curtains.

Construction / Systems

  • Structural System: Existing structure maintained with technical upgrades for thermal performance.
  • Facade System: Metal cladding with perforated panels for solar protection.

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: blue-green, red, white
  • Lighting: Natural light with perforated metal screens for filtering.

Images

Modern building with green metal facade and red signage, open plaza, and three people walking.
Modern building with greenish metal facade and red accents, labeled 'Casa de Cultura Balsapintada'. Three people walking in front.
Exterior view of the Balsapintada Cultural Center with people sitting outside and a red sign on the facade.
People gathered outside a building with a red sign 'CASADEC BALSAPI', featuring a textured facade and trees providing shade.
Modern building with corrugated metal facade and people gathered outside.
Exterior view of a building with white textured walls and green metal cladding, featuring red accents. A person in a red dress is standing nearby.
People sitting at tables outside a building with green metal cladding and textured walls.
Six elderly people sitting in front of a building with a sign 'BALSAPINTA'. The facade has textured walls and red accents.
Building with textured walls and metal cladding, featuring red and white accents. Three people are in the outdoor area.
Close-up of a building's exterior with perforated metal panels and red accents.
Person in red outfit under modern building facade with red and green cladding, two people sitting on a bench under a tree.
Modern cultural center with metal facade and large windows in an open square.
Exterior view of Balsapintada Cultural Center with translucent panels and red signage.
Interior space with a person leaning on a counter, featuring light-colored walls and green-blue accents.
Group of five people standing in a room with a green ceiling and white wall.
Interior view of a hallway with wooden and smooth walls, leading to an open door with two people visible.
Room interior with a blue curtain, metal duct, and yellow ceiling structure.
Interior of a room with a stage, pastel-colored walls and ceiling, exposed ductwork, and two chairs.
Interior of a room featuring a stage, blue curtain, and exposed ductwork on the ceiling.
Interior of a room with exposed ductwork and a large blue curtain being adjusted by a person.
Interior view of a room with blue curtains and a stage, featuring a person walking by.
Interior room with blue curtains, a small stage, and people interacting.
Interior of a room with exposed ductwork, yellow beams, blue curtains, and three people interacting.
Interior room with blue curtains, exposed ductwork, and people lying on the floor.
Interior view of a room with children playing, featuring blue curtains, yellow ceiling beams, and a visible ventilation duct.
Interior of a multipurpose room with children playing and a woman watching, featuring blue curtains and yellow beams.
Interior of a large room with exposed ductwork, yellow beams, blue curtains, and children playing.
Interior of a multipurpose room with children playing, a woman adjusting a curtain, and visible ceiling ductwork.
Room with movable partitions, tables, chairs, and a person adjusting the partitions.
Interior of a modern room with people sitting at tables, featuring light walls and a yellow ceiling.
Elevation drawings of a cultural center showing a blue-green roof, red accents, and multiple windows.
Floor plan showing the layout of a building with various rooms and an outdoor space.
Floor plan showing various rooms with seating and tables, corridors, and entrances.
Illustration showing a cultural center with a central square, trees, and people engaging in activities.
Exploded axonometric drawing of a cultural center with detailed interior layout and surrounding landscape.

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