Centro Canalejas, icon of luxury in Madrid by Estudio Lamela
25/09/2020.
OPEN HOUSE MADRID 2020 [MAD] SPAIN. 25.09>27.09.2020
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The project that encompasses the Canalejas Center today is made up of 7 historic buildings from different periods, which throughout the 20th century were joined to a single complex. All of them had various uses, such as bank headquarters, offices, homes, and commercial premises.
Over time, continuous reforms made it possible to merge the programs as part of the bank mergers, which would eventually become the property of Banco Santander. This is how a unique complex turned out, communicated internally.
Later, with the creation of the Financial City located in Boadilla del Monte, the bank moved its headquarters and left the complex in 2000. After twelve years, the complex, due to its large dimensions and with different levels of urban protection, remained unoccupied. In 2012 when the project came into the hands of Estudio Lamela, the spaces were very altered where few were the areas in good condition.
Over time, continuous reforms made it possible to merge the programs as part of the bank mergers, which would eventually become the property of Banco Santander. This is how a unique complex turned out, communicated internally.
Later, with the creation of the Financial City located in Boadilla del Monte, the bank moved its headquarters and left the complex in 2000. After twelve years, the complex, due to its large dimensions and with different levels of urban protection, remained unoccupied. In 2012 when the project came into the hands of Estudio Lamela, the spaces were very altered where few were the areas in good condition.
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Valeria Ozuna - Hector Mtz / METALOCUS
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Valeria Ozuna - Hector Mtz / METALOCUS
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Valeria Ozuna - Hector Mtz / METALOCUS
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Valeria Ozuna - Hector Mtz / METALOCUS
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by METALOCUS
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Valeria Ozuna - Hector Mtz / METALOCUS
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by METALOCUS
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by METALOCUS
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by METALOCUS
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by METALOCUS
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by METALOCUS
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela. Photograph by Rafael Vargas and Daniel Schafer
Site plan. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Site plan. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Ground floor plan. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Second floor plan. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Fourth floor plan. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Elevation street Alcalá. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Concave courtyard elevation. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Section AA'. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Section AA'. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Elevation street Sevilla. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Elevation street Jeronimo. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Elevation street Alcala. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Commercial section. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Commercial section. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Commercial section. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Commercial section. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Commercial section. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Commercial section. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Commercial section. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Commercial section. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Longitudinal Patio Section. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Vertical patio section. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Staircase. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Staircase. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Pilars. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Pilars. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Seville street hallway.. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Seville street hallway.. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Seville street hallway.. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Recovered stained glass detail. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Recovered stained glass detail. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Model. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Model. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Render. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Render. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Render. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Render. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Render. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Previous state. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Previous state. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Previous state. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Previous state. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Previous state. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Previous state. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Previous state. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
Previous state. Canalejas Center, Icon of a new Madrid by Estudio Lamela
The project at the hands of Estudio Lamela recovers with the intervention the mixture of original uses that had been dissolving over time, adding the hotel program. In the same way, the recovery of roofs and patios, revitalizing their use, is at the hands of the studio.
The office on the second floor is the only space that is restored in-situ, due to its relevant historical and protective character. That is why Estudio Lamela, is given the task of preparing a catalog to collect all the elements that were of interest, beyond those that were protected. This action made it possible to recover and integrate elements into the project that allow the building's history to be maintained.
A relevant characteristic of the intervention has been to distribute the program in a mix of uses horizontally, instead of vertically. The integration of the commercial use and hotel program with the Four Seasons characteristics influenced this project decision and ended up being the starter for the complex.
Another key to the project has been to link the most relevant architectural piece of the project, Alcalá 14, with the Four Seasons hotel, the key player in this intervention. This is accomplished by locating the program in the building with the greatest symbolism. Both the plan geometry and the height levels are determined from the Alcalá 14 building, the property that marks and establishes the general order of the entire project.
The office on the second floor is the only space that is restored in-situ, due to its relevant historical and protective character. That is why Estudio Lamela, is given the task of preparing a catalog to collect all the elements that were of interest, beyond those that were protected. This action made it possible to recover and integrate elements into the project that allow the building's history to be maintained.
A relevant characteristic of the intervention has been to distribute the program in a mix of uses horizontally, instead of vertically. The integration of the commercial use and hotel program with the Four Seasons characteristics influenced this project decision and ended up being the starter for the complex.
Another key to the project has been to link the most relevant architectural piece of the project, Alcalá 14, with the Four Seasons hotel, the key player in this intervention. This is accomplished by locating the program in the building with the greatest symbolism. Both the plan geometry and the height levels are determined from the Alcalá 14 building, the property that marks and establishes the general order of the entire project.
Description of project by Estudio Lamela
The project is developed in 7 historical buildings from different periods (late 19th century, mid 20th century), headquarters of different banks and companies, among which were the Banco Español de Crédito, the Banco Hispano Americano, the Banco Zaragozano. This group was internally united as a result of bank mergers and had been in disuse for more than a decade.
The proposal sets a joint treatment that allows the stratification by plants of the uses and aspiring to be a reference point for the recovery of historic buildings for the city and an engine for the reactivation of the area.
The starting point is to maintain the existing façades, the structure of the 1st bay of A14, and C1 (declared BIC), as well as the elements of historical value. The interior of the buildings will be of new construction, based on new horizontal slabs that allow the unitary use of the building in its different floors and will adapt to the levels of the existing facades by introducing steps or unevenness with ramps in the nearby areas to them.
The proposal is based on carrying out a global operation, the objective of which is to implement a complex with different uses in the building, with a horizontal distribution of the same, through a unitary treatment of the whole.
The geometry that serves as the basis for the general development of the project is a classic, radial geometry, with an axis of symmetry in the bisector that makes up the building in Alcalá 14, and that extends to the rest of the buildings. The creation of a large interior patio is proposed to provide natural lighting to all floors.
The uses to be implanted are the following:
- 5-star Grand Luxury hotel, operated by the Four Seasons hotel chain, with an approximate area of 32,000 m², 200 rooms, a restaurant, spa, gym, swimming pool, and large banquet area. For its design, the standards of the hotel chain have been taken into consideration, in which the necessary surfaces for the different uses, as well as the communications between them, are regulated.
- Housing, with the possibility of being linked to the service of the Four Seasons Hotel, located on floors 5, 6, 7, and 8, with a constructed area of approximately 6,000 m² and 22 units. They will have large terraces and privileged views over the historic center of Madrid. The average size of the residences is preliminarily established at approximately 180 m². Their program includes 1, 2, and 3 bedroom homes.
- Commercial Large Area, “Premium” quality implanted in the basement -1, ground floor, and first floors, with a constructed area of approximately 15,000 m². The premises on floors 0 and 1 are intended for commercial premises while floor -1 is intended for catering.
- Parking below ground level, in basements -2, -3 and -4, as a complementary provision to the main uses, with 400 spaces, and a loading and unloading area for goods, both for the Hotel and the Commercial Area. The car park for the exclusive use of the residences and the hotel (approximately 2,000 m²) will be independent of the car park that will serve the hotel's shopping center and events.
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Architects
Collaborators
Structures.- MC2. Installationa.- JG. Quantity Surveyors.- ByV. Interior Design.- Four Seasons: BAMO / BG Arquitectura. Homes: Luis Bustamante. Restaurant floor 1: Martin Brudnizki. Restaurant floor 7: Avroko. Facades.- Enar. Lighting.- Boauyeau / Anohe.
Client
OHL Desarrollos, Inmobiliaria Espacio y Mohari Limited.
Builder
Obrascon Huarte Lain S.A.
Developer
Centro Canalejas Madrid, S.L. - Represented by Mr. Francisco Meliá Fullana.
Area
Above ground surface.- 50,000 m². Underground surface.- 25,000 m². Commercial gallery.- 15,000 m².
Data set
Hotel.- 200 rooms. Homes.- 22. Parking.- 400 spaces.
Budget
€ 120,000,000.
Dates
2012 - 2019.
Special thanks
Ana Guasp Martin.- Project Director Estudio Lamela. Irene Cassinello.- Communication Manager.
Location
Corner square Calle Alcalá and Calle Sevilla - Monument to Maestro Alonso, Madrid, Spain.
Photography
Carlos Lamela ESTUDIO LAMELA
Estudio Lamela is a Spanish architecture company founded by Antonio Lamela and currently led by his son Carlos Lamela. Besides its headquarters in Madrid, the firm has offices in Poland, Mexico and Doha. With almost 60 years of experience since its foundation in 1954, the company has developed more than 1.600 projects in 32 countries.
In the early 60s the company started to work in the then emerging tourist architecture, in particular in the south of Spain and the Balearic islands. During these years, the company also developed the famous Colon Towers, a complex composed of two towers strung with a novel technique in the emblematic Plaza de Colón in Madrid.
In the 80s and 90s, the studio diversified its work, becoming one of the most active firms of Spain. In 1984, Carlos Lamela joined the company. This period included the refurbishment of the Santiago Bernabeu football Stadium for Real Madrid, and from then on the company began to specialize in sport projects. During the 90s, the firm was awarded with the important project of the New Terminal 4 at Madrid-Barajas Airport, in collaboration with Richard Rogers Partnership, Initec and TPS. Another important project was the ‘Ciudad de las Comunicaciones’ headquarters of Telefonica.
In the early 60s the company started to work in the then emerging tourist architecture, in particular in the south of Spain and the Balearic islands. During these years, the company also developed the famous Colon Towers, a complex composed of two towers strung with a novel technique in the emblematic Plaza de Colón in Madrid.
In the 80s and 90s, the studio diversified its work, becoming one of the most active firms of Spain. In 1984, Carlos Lamela joined the company. This period included the refurbishment of the Santiago Bernabeu football Stadium for Real Madrid, and from then on the company began to specialize in sport projects. During the 90s, the firm was awarded with the important project of the New Terminal 4 at Madrid-Barajas Airport, in collaboration with Richard Rogers Partnership, Initec and TPS. Another important project was the ‘Ciudad de las Comunicaciones’ headquarters of Telefonica.
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