The project consists of two strategically positioned building volumes designed to optimize sunlight exposure in the rooms and ensure user privacy by avoiding direct sightlines between spaces. The layout of these volumes establishes a direct relationship with the central plaza, enhancing its role as both a connector and an organizing element within the complex.
This student residence in Málaga is arranged around a sunken central plaza, conceived as a space that reinterprets the boundary between exterior and interior. Carefully sculpted, this area serves as a node for both social and functional integration, promoting fluid spatial relationships and seamless transitions throughout the site.
Access to the plaza is resolved through a stepped system of tiered seating, seamlessly integrated into the building’s massing. This design feature not only facilitates the connection between indoor and outdoor levels but also creates a gathering and resting space, forming a key architectural element that articulates the project.
The immediate surroundings prioritize landscape integration through the strategic use of dense vegetation, which serves as a natural frame for the building’s geometries and a soft buffer with the surrounding urban fabric. Vegetation is not limited to the site’s perimeter but is thoughtfully woven into the architectural spaces, fostering a direct interaction between the landscape and the inhabitable areas.
Beyond its aesthetic contribution, the greenery plays a vital role in the environmental sustainability of the project. It supports thermal regulation, improves air quality, and provides relaxing and recreational spaces that enhance user well-being. This approach reflects a contemporary architectural vision, where nature and built form merge to generate a positive impact on both the environment and its inhabitants.
