HEADQUARTERS OF TELECABLE, OFFICES, GIJÓN

client

Telecable

Location

Gijón, Spain

Area

3766 m²

Status

Completed

Type

Offices
The concepts for this building are strong and clear: circulation, sequence, space, and light. The entrance faces the city and towards Gijón. The lobby, the space that organizes the project, is the key reference element; the visitor always knows where they are.

In contrast to the traditional typology of centrally located circulation and service cores, an east–west longitudinal spine is proposed, grouping vertical circulation, service shafts, toilets, and similar functions, acting as the communication backbone of the entire complex. The road network connects to it, distributing flows both horizontally and vertically. The building is fed and structured through this spine. The technological building is conceived from an optimization standpoint, and as such, floor slabs are defined as volumetric elements rather than flat components. The workspaces are oriented to the south, where direct sunlight is filtered through adjustable louvers acting as a second skin that envelops the façade.

This second skin changes in response to working conditions; like a pupil, the building controls the intensity of light it receives, enabling different day and night perceptions. The building first chooses its “waterline” and then selects the horizon it looks towards. The glass lends it color and a reflective texture.