Archetech Issue 79 2025 | Page 76

ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS

SOCIAL HOUSING UNITS FOR EMVS

The development is located in the“ Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles” neighborhood, on a 9,798.26 m ² plot with a maximum buildable area of 15,930 m ² for residential use. It consists of two blocks measuring approximately 70x18 meters, with a height of up to eight floors.
The proposal seeks to soften the robust volumetry of the complex through subtle zigzag folds that add dynamism to the façade without compromising the functionality of the dwellings. The circulation cores integrate these shifts, allowing natural light to enter the distribution corridors.
The main access is from Avenida de San Diego, leading to a porticoed ground floor that serves as a
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