The urban tensions to the south and east were considered, including both the roundabout area and the visible elevation differences between the eastern and western sides. Additionally, the symbolism of entering the consolidated urban fabric was addressed. The 18th-century aqueduct is the most striking architectural element in the landscape. The design approach was to create a residential and hotel building as a cohesive whole, treating it as a single structure. The longitudinal dimensioning of the building was emphasized to adapt the volumetry to the site's characteristics, allowing for a dialogue with the neighboring aqueduct.
The complex is divided into several functional parcels: a commercial area featuring a supermarket and street-level shops; a service zone that will include a gas station; a commercial building with a hotel to the south, near the roundabout; and, finally, a residential parcel integrated with the hotel building, merging two functions into a single volume in formal and material harmony, reinforcing the presence of the multifunctional volume in the composition. Efficient accessibility was ensured through a main access and additional entries, combined with designated parking areas for different uses, distributed for organized flows.
Several green spaces were also planned, including a large area at the southern front, integrating with the green space to the north and the metro line, and a boulevard extending the already landscaped avenue. The complex features an elongated, identity-defining volume with a “broken” floor plan, appearing elevated at the level of access to the hotel and residences, conveying a sense of lightness. The building’s cladding features a three-dimensional quality, creating light effects that highlight the longitudinal twists in its design.
Despite the continuous architectural language, reinforced by the modular repetition of its exterior "skin," the building accommodates distinct programs — hotel and residential — with independent access. The pre-fabricated elements used for the façades offer sustainable advantages, reinforcing the commitment to energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact. The project, attentive to the needs and well-being of its users, creates a functional and welcoming environment through a holistic approach, designing a space intended to provide an optimized experience of use and living.