104 subsidized apartments in Borinbizkarra

Spain

The project of 104 subsidized apartments in Borinbizkarra, Vitoria-Gasteiz, promoted by VISESA, is located on a rectangular plot within Sector 1 of the Zabalgana Partial Plan. The morphology of the complex is defined by three longitudinal volumes oriented north to south, with a staggered height: nine stories at the southern end, facing the main road, and six stories along the remaining two-thirds of the development.

The three blocks are connected at ground level by a commercial plinth that strengthens the urban relationship of the complex with its immediate surroundings. This active base generates a dynamic urban frontage and contributes to the integration of the building into the neighborhood’s fabric, enhancing its social and functional vitality.

The layout of the dwellings follows a strategy of spatial optimization. The living room and kitchen are combined into a single longitudinal space that spans the apartment from east to west, maximizing dual orientation and cross ventilation. This space is framed by large openings at both ends—one of them featuring a terrace—allowing generous natural light and a direct connection to the outdoors. This configuration minimizes circulation areas, enabling the enlargement of main rooms without exceeding the maximum surface area allowed by regulations.

The apartments located at the southern ends of the complex adapt to their position on the urban edge, emphasizing their privileged orientation through large, terraced windows that reinforce the relationship with the surrounding landscape and views.

The 104 subsidized apartments in Borinbizkarra project incorporates energy efficiency principles from its inception, with a continuous envelope and insulation levels above standard requirements, reducing energy consumption by up to 15%. Additional measures include high-performance glazing and passive solar strategies.

This commitment to sustainability aligns with the goals of the Vitoria-Gasteiz City Council to improve the public housing stock without compromising architectural quality or environmental responsibility.

Borinbizkarra stands as a contemporary, efficient, and context-sensitive housing solution that elevates the value of social housing through thoughtful, responsible design.

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