Throughout human history, the expression genius loci has been given different meanings, reflecting man?s need to understand something beyond the physical presence and morphology of places.

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Architects: Trasbordo Arquitectura

Location: Carrer de Sant Pere Claver, 08017 Barcelona, Spain

Architect In Charge: Justo Orgaz, Ignacio Capapé

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Enrique Cabeza de Vaca

Client: Oak House School

Studio: Abraham Herreruela, Alberto Arroyo, Concepción Padilla

Structure: EUTECA

Facilities: BM Ingenierios

Construction Company: Novantia Integral S.A.
Technical Architect: Roberto López

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From the architect. Throughout human history, the expression genius loci has been given different meanings, reflecting man?s need to understand something beyond the physical presence and morphology of places.

© Enrique Cabeza de Vaca

The plot of land where Oak House School?s new building has been erected was laden with scenic meaning and the community?s own values. One of this project?s fundamental aims has been to listen to that meaning and conserve those values.

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Division into two volumes meets the need to expose as much of the façade as possible to natural light and ventil...