Santa Águeda Apartments

MBM Arquitectes (3)
MBM Arquitectes
David Mackay
Josep Maria Martorell i Codina
Oriol Bohigas Guardiola

(...) The solution: the general plan foresees 306 flats juxtaposed in such a way that each one has a sea view, if possible, or, if not, a mountain view, which leads to a general structure of continuity of semi-enclosed spaces. The height of the buildings increases as their distance from the sea increases, thus avoiding an abrupt change in scale along the beach. There are essentially three horseshoe-shaped open spaces: the largest is a park facing towards the sea, with a large swimming pool that connects to the sea area below the promenade; the central one opens to the north facing the sports area and contains the cultural and commercial facilities; the western sector, partially enclosed by the taller buildings, faces the mountain and has a much more urban character, but also has a swimming pool to maintain the character of the whole.

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The accesses and interior communications are on two different levels: the lower one for cars and parking (under the buildings, in porches or basements and under the two interior parking spaces) and the upper one for pedestrians only, connecting each flat with the commercial and cultural centre of the beach.

There are two types of flats: one with the basic characteristics of a holiday residence, with three variants depending on its size, and another with a more economical minimum programme. The three variants of the first type form an ensemble that interrelates them on three different levels. the lower level belongs to the 70 square metre type, plus the "car park", for the whole ensemble. the intermediate level is 83 square metres, plus the pedestrian overpass. The upper one has 110 square metres and is distributed over two floors.

COAM (1969). Arquitectura, Revista del Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Madrid (nº 121)

The living area of each flat consists of two sectors: a larger one for dining and socialising and a smaller one for seclusion and even occasional use as a bedroom.

The minimum and economic rate is located in the high-rise buildings, which are not yet built.

COAM (1969). Arquitectura, Revista del Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Madrid (nº 121)
Planta tipo A - COAM (1969). Arquitectura, Revista del Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Madrid (nº 121)

At present, only the first of the ten planned stages (48 flats) has been built and therefore the general criteria of the plan are still unclear, although the aesthetic and sociological aspects are already expressed.

COAM (1969). Arquitectura, Revista del Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Madrid (nº 121)

General information

Santa Águeda Apartments

YEAR

1967

Status

Built

Option to visit

Visit from public roads

Address

Ave. Ferrandis Salvador/calle Boniche,

12560 Benicassim - Castelló

Latitude: 40.046392

Longitude: 0.063319

Classification

Built area

5001 - 20000 m²

Involved architects

David Mackay

Josep Maria Martorell i Codina

Oriol Bohigas Guardiola

Involved architectural firms

MBM Arquitectes

Information provided by

Fondo documental DOCOMOMO Ibérico

Official Architects Association of Madrid (COAM)

Website links

COAM (1969). Arquitectura, Revista del Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Madrid (nº 121)

Fondo documental DOCOMOMO Ibérico

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