The proposal of AGi architects for the new Idiazábal Cheese Interpretation Centre is born from the understanding and respect for the environment in which it is located and the industrial heritage it houses. It is a unique space part of the Green Ring of Vitoria-Gasteiz, at the confluence with the Errekaleor stream. The new complex will allow the production of Idiazábal cheese … [Read more...]
New residence and day center for elderly people in Torrecilla en Cameros
At AGi architects we have won the competition for the new residence and day center for elderly people in Torrecilla en Cameros, La Rioja. In this project we have worked intensively to implement the specific needs of this program and of the site where it will be located. We believe that architecture is a major agent in creating social, psychological and physical well-being … [Read more...]
Recent competitions at AGi architects
Ten competitions per year, in locations as different as Saudi Arabia, Norway, or rural areas of Galicia, but with a special focus on public, cultural and educational programs. New buildings and also interventions in historical contexts, but with emphasis on the rehabilitation of existing buildings. At AGi architects we have opted for the development of competitions as a … [Read more...]
Passivhaus standard in the Mediterranean climate
By Marta Lozano, architect at AGi architects, Polytechnic University of Madrid. Existing since Antiquity, passive architecture is that which adapts to the climatic conditions of its environment. Throughout the 20th century the focus placed on the energetic component in the architectural project was diluted due to the disassociation from local conditions proclaimed by the … [Read more...]
Looking back at our 2020/21 works
As the academic year draws to a close, we take the opportunity to look back. In these exceptional months at a global level, we have won competitions in different parts of the world, as well as completed works in Kuwait and Spain. We also continue with the construction process of other projects, highlighting our participation in the Dubai World Expo 2020, where we are completing … [Read more...]
Alcouve. Center for the promotion and image of Galician agricultural, livestock and forestry products
Alcouve, in Galician, is a place where the seeds of plants are sown to be cultivated for a short period of time and then transplanted. Alcouve was the name of our proposal for the competition launched to adapt the Pazo de Quián, in Sergude (Boqueixón), into a mirror of the Galician rural world. Sergude is a village located in the visual basin formed by the mountains of Pico … [Read more...]
Passive 110. An EnerPHit certified passive house renovation
Passive 110 is a highly energy-efficient and almost zero-consumption house based on the EnerPHit standard. We presented the technical project to you a few months ago. In addition to being a passive house, this home has been completely redesigned in order to create great flexibility and a warm interior. Stefania Rendinelli, Passive110's project manager, explains its key … [Read more...]
Which urbanism to build what kind of houses in coronavirus times
«I'm looking for a 2 or 3 bedroom apartment with a terrace or a patio». Confinement during this time of health crisis has led many people, perhaps almost all of us, to think more often about how to improve our current home. Houses and corona virus: prices, quality and the variety of housing offered by the city are all factors that determine our choice. Meanwhile, the home is … [Read more...]
Energy efficient house renovation under EnerPHit standard
Passive 110 is a high comfort and highly energy-efficient renovation project. This apartment in a 1968 building has been refurbished in accordance with the criteria set out by the EnerPHit certification. This standard is the equivalent of the Passivhaus certification (which means passive house in German) for renovation projects. The quality standards of the Enerphit … [Read more...]
Architecture for the school
In this article we present the latest educational architecture projects developed by AGi architects through private and public competitions. The proposals responded to the main innovations in educational architecture in the 21st century. We believe that the environment’s design is key for a new approach to education. Sana, a new system of educational architecture, in … [Read more...]