The architecture studio BU Arquitectura from San Sebastian, Spain is responsible for this project that has turned an old-fashioned elder center into a public cultural space. In this project, both contemporary and antique pieces of furniture coexist in harmony, reinforcing the main idea of the project: intergenerationality.
The curves are the protagonists of this 400m2 space, where you can find not only a study zone, a reading area, a living room and an indoor space that resembles an 'exterior patio', but also an exhibition area, rooms for workshops, a projection area and even a cafe!
Culture is for everyone, so intergenerationality has always been the main approach in this project. Elderly people as well as younger ones have to be able to nourish each other in a space that makes them feel like home. That is the reason why all the program has been based on domestic uses, turning what usually seems an impersonal place, into a super comfortable and cozy one to stay at.
- Interiors: BU Architecture
- Photos: Guillermo Heslop