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COMPLETE REHABILITATION OF THE COMPUTER CENTRE (Alejandro de la Sota Martínez y Juan Capella Callis 1972-77

Firm LocationMadrid, Spain
CompanyArquimania - Ruiz Barbarin Arquitectos
Lead ArchitectAntonio Ruiz Barbarin
Design TeamArch: Marta Muñoz Royo, Antonio Balguerías Chico de Guzmán, Gabriel Bonis, Pablo Álvarez, María de Lorenzo Argelés; Dev: Monforte de Lemos SPV; PM: Arcadis; CM: ATC; Struct: Gogaite; MEP: Úrculo; Facade: Ferrés, Martifer Group; Landsc: Luis Vallejo, Francisco Javier Yuste García; Acoustic: Margarida; Survey: Nigar Dorsa; Permit: I.T.A.; LEED: Krean; GC: San Martín; Photo: Imagen Subliminal.
ClientMonforte de Lemos SPV, S.L.U.
Projecthttps://www.arquimania.es/proyectos/5235/oficinas-y-comercio/rehabilitacion-oficinas-en-avda-monforte-de-lemos-madrid/es/

This renovation of Alejandro de la Sota and Juan Capella's 1970s Computer Centre (1972-77) returns the building to its radical origins by stripping away non-original additions. Inspired by an original sketch, the project creates ten "light wells" that reach the second basement, transforming the underground into bright, contemporary spaces. The deteriorated "Module 33" façades were meticulously reconstructed to meet modern codes while preserving their original lightness. Finally, a new, respectful glass volume and a lush garden integrate the complex into an urban oasis.