Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra
10/01/2022.
[Arrasate / Mondragón - Guipúzcoa] Spain
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Asturian architect Jovino Martínez Sierra, after winning the public tender, was commissioned to draft the comprehensive rehabilitation project of the Cerrajera clock building for its transformation into Kulturola, a cultural 'factory' to host the activities of various local associations.
The building of the old goal of the Union Cerrajera is an industrial construction dating from 1939. It is one of the most outstanding exponents of the rationalist architectural style of Euskadi and is included in the General Inventory of the Basque Cultural Heritage, with the category of Monument.
A renovation that delicately recovers an important reference to the Industrial Heritage of the Modern Movement, establishing an attentive dialogue between conservation and new uses.
The building of the old goal of the Union Cerrajera is an industrial construction dating from 1939. It is one of the most outstanding exponents of the rationalist architectural style of Euskadi and is included in the General Inventory of the Basque Cultural Heritage, with the category of Monument.
A renovation that delicately recovers an important reference to the Industrial Heritage of the Modern Movement, establishing an attentive dialogue between conservation and new uses.
Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra. Photograph by Marcos Morilla
Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra. Photograph by Marcos Morilla
Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra. Photograph by Marcos Morilla
Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra. Photograph by Marcos Morilla
Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra. Photograph by Marcos Morilla
Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra. Photograph by Marcos Morilla
Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra. Photograph by Marcos Morilla
Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra. Photograph by Marcos Morilla
Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra. Photograph by Marcos Morilla
Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra. Photograph by Marcos Morilla
Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra. Photograph by Marcos Morilla
Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra. Photograph by Marcos Morilla
Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra. Photograph by Marcos Morilla
Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra. Photograph by Marcos Morilla
Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra. Photograph by Marcos Morilla
Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra. Photograph by Marcos Morilla
Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra. Photograph by Marcos Morilla
Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra. Photograph by Marcos Morilla
Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra. Photograph by Marcos Morilla
Ground floor plan. Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra.
Second floor plan. Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra.
Cross section. Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra.
Longitudinal section. Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra.
East elevation. Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra.
North elevation. Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra.
Incorporation of the passage into the public space. Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra.
Restoration of the enclosure to the original composition and exploded views. Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra.
Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra.
Recovery of original skylights. Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra.
Enhancement of the structure. Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra.
Jovino Martínez Sierra, has completed the restoration of this "Kulturola" building located in the city of Alto Deva, in Mondragón, in the province of Guipúzcoa. The building that is listed as a Building of Cultural Interest (BIC), in addition to its restoration, some of its most important elements have been recovered, such as the restitution of the enclosure to the original composition and exploded views, the 24 roof skylights, the staircase or the central passageway, the latter being an interesting addition to the urban space, a transitional space.
The program of uses is divided into 3 floors, in a total area of 5,339 square meters. The building, known as the Clock building, was designed in its day by Luis Astiazaran. Its rehabilitation enhances its uniqueness as an urban landmark, on the Deva estuary. Its energy efficiency has been optimized and the roof is equipped with photovoltaic panels, two aerothermal machines, and the entire lighting system is led.
Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra. Photograph by Marcos Morilla
The program of uses is divided into 3 floors, in a total area of 5,339 square meters. The building, known as the Clock building, was designed in its day by Luis Astiazaran. Its rehabilitation enhances its uniqueness as an urban landmark, on the Deva estuary. Its energy efficiency has been optimized and the roof is equipped with photovoltaic panels, two aerothermal machines, and the entire lighting system is led.
Renovation of the Kulturola building by Jovino Martínez Sierra. Photograph by Marcos Morilla
Project description by Jovino Martínez Sierra
The industrial complex built on the Deba riverbed in 1939 was designed by the architect Luis Astiazarán for the Unión Cerrajera facilities. Also known as the clock building, the Kulturola building represents one of the most significant elements of the industrial heritage of Arrasate, now restored as a centre for cultural uses.
It is one of the most significant examples of the industrial architecture of the Modern Movement in the Basque Country, cataloged in the Monument category of the General Inventory of Basque Cultural Heritage as an Asset of Cultural Interest.
The passageway that crosses the building on the ground floor, which is the former access to the industrial complex, is incorporated into the urban space, at the same time providing a large entrance threshold to the building and offering an undercover area for open air activities.
The restoration of the Kulturola building revives and enhances values of the industrial architecture of the Modern Movement such as singularity and total value. It will also stress the connection between the building, the landscape and the river. Highlighting, through contemporary architectural action, its constructive singularity and typological character.
In the facades the composition of the former openings is restored, using minimal section steel carpentry and original glazing bars. The skylights, that were destroyed and then covered up, are restored on the roof, recuperating both the spatiality and overhead lighting of the upper floors.
The old historic staircase is preserved and an additional vertical core staircase designed. This is stained red in memory of the cast iron, which was the material widely used in the initial activities of the building. The same red corporate colour as the Union Cerrajera is used here.
The concrete structure with deep beams on the ceilings is highlighted, leaving the installations visibles, maintaining the industrial atmosphere of the building. Care is taken with the layout of the interior compartments, conserving the spatial neutrality that the original building had.
The historical process of industrialisation has influenced the collective identity, image and contribution of modern architecture as a reflection of a time and way of life. The restoration of the Kulturola building represents a stamp on the landscape, the history, the industry and the society of Arrasate and the Basque Country.
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Architects
Cliente
Municipal Government.
Builder
Construcciones Moyua.
Area
5,386m².
Dates
2016-2021.
Location
Arrasate / Mondragón. Guipúzcoa. Basque Country, Spain.
Photography
Jovino Martínez Sierra
Jovino Martínez Sierra Arquitectos are a studio based in Gijón, Asturias. They provide architectural solutions from the urban and landscape scale to the design of interior detail and furniture.
They combine the experience of a study of more than 30 years with a young creative team and collaborators from different disciplines.
Jovino Martínez Sierra (Gijón, 1961) is an architect, graduated from the Higher Technical School of Architecture of Madrid and a PhD in Art History from the University of Oviedo.
The study's work has been published in many magazines and books, having received the Asturias Award for Architecture and 5 second prize in different editions, as well as recognitions and awards in multiple competitions.
They combine the experience of a study of more than 30 years with a young creative team and collaborators from different disciplines.
Jovino Martínez Sierra (Gijón, 1961) is an architect, graduated from the Higher Technical School of Architecture of Madrid and a PhD in Art History from the University of Oviedo.
The study's work has been published in many magazines and books, having received the Asturias Award for Architecture and 5 second prize in different editions, as well as recognitions and awards in multiple competitions.
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