ARQUITECTUM organized an international architectural competition to design a 100m high “youth hostel” tower, creating a new landmark in the city of Barcelona. he site chosen for this project is the « Plaça dels Àngels », in the heart of the Gothic Quarter, opposite the contemporary art museum designed by Richard Meier.
Strong points
100 m high wooden structure
50 double rooms all different thanks to the random layout of the private balconies on the West, South or East facades and the presence of the asymmetrical superstructure
Facades composed of solar panels (thermal and photovoltaic)
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Facades composed of photovoltaic panels (1000m²) ensuring a production of 250M wh / year of electricity. Positive energy building
Thermal solar panels (200 m²) placed on the facade and ensuring 60% of the production of domestic hot water