DESA1002 'Continuous City' David Luc

Abstract

My site is located in Spain, Madrid on a corner lot of Calle Mayor st. The majority of the surrounding buildings are retail stores on the ground floor with apartments situated on top. My design proposal focuses on motorcycle hire and purchase, the supply of motorcycle goods as well as hospitality services. The building design is 5 split floors dividing the numerous services. The ground floor focuses on the hospitality services and the above on the retail and sales facilities. The hospitality services include a cafe with an outdoor terrace for consumers. The cafe is for customers who are waiting for their bike to be serviced or even external customers just wanting a coffee. My structure contains specific features which enhance the overall design in relation to aesthetics and function. The split levels generate greater ceiling heights and optional views to levels above and below. These views create excitement and a sense of adventure. Wide glazed windows allow sufficient solar access and vertical louvers permit solar control. Internally i have created a race track theme which can be identified in the circulation from floor to floor. Rather than having a single lift to all floors, stairs located at different points on each floor encourage customers to venture throughout the building and experience the unique structure. This theme combined with the split level differentiates from a general flat floor plan as it provides variety when circulating throughout the building as well as creating numerous views which can prove to be exiting and adventurous.