Promoting a sustainable lifestyle. House in Mas-Ram by Soldevila Soldevila Soldevila Arquitectes
22/04/2021.
[BCN] Spain
metalocus, MARÍA FERNANDA MORA
metalocus, MARÍA FERNANDA MORA
The Mas-Ram House, the home and studio of architect Alfons Soldevila, was designed by the architect himself in conjunction with Josep Mª Massot and Miquel Donada. Located in the city of Barcelona, the house has spectacular sea views, conveying a welcoming and inspiring space.
The Mas-Ram House was built within a set of two houses that share a wall, with the house at the back being higher to enjoy views of the sea.
The Mas-Ram House was built within a set of two houses that share a wall, with the house at the back being higher to enjoy views of the sea.
House in Mas-Ram by Soldevila Soldevila Soldevila Arquitectes. Photograph by Marcela Grassi.
House in Mas-Ram by Soldevila Soldevila Soldevila Arquitectes. Photograph by Marcela Grassi.
House in Mas-Ram by Soldevila Soldevila Soldevila Arquitectes. Photograph by Marcela Grassi.
House in Mas-Ram by Soldevila Soldevila Soldevila Arquitectes. Photograph by Marcela Grassi.
House in Mas-Ram by Soldevila Soldevila Soldevila Arquitectes. Photograph by Marcela Grassi.
House in Mas-Ram by Soldevila Soldevila Soldevila Arquitectes. Photograph by Marcela Grassi.
House in Mas-Ram by Soldevila Soldevila Soldevila Arquitectes. Photograph by Marcela Grassi.
House in Mas-Ram by Soldevila Soldevila Soldevila Arquitectes. Photograph by Marcela Grassi.
House in Mas-Ram by Soldevila Soldevila Soldevila Arquitectes. Photograph by Marcela Grassi.
House in Mas-Ram by Soldevila Soldevila Soldevila Arquitectes. Photograph by Marcela Grassi.
House in Mas-Ram by Soldevila Soldevila Soldevila Arquitectes. Photograph by Marcela Grassi.
House in Mas-Ram by Soldevila Soldevila Soldevila Arquitectes. Photograph by Marcela Grassi.
House in Mas-Ram by Soldevila Soldevila Soldevila Arquitectes. Photograph by Marcela Grassi.
House in Mas-Ram by Soldevila Soldevila Soldevila Arquitectes. Photograph by Marcela Grassi.
House in Mas-Ram by Soldevila Soldevila Soldevila Arquitectes. Photograph by Marcela Grassi.
Basement floor plan. House in Mas-Ram by Soldevila Soldevila Soldevila Arquitectes.
Ground floor plan. House in Mas-Ram by Soldevila Soldevila Soldevila Arquitectes.
Cross section. House in Mas-Ram by Soldevila Soldevila Soldevila Arquitectes.
Longitudinal section. House in Mas-Ram by Soldevila Soldevila Soldevila Arquitectes.
In the design of both houses, Alfons Soldevila took into account economic factors and their optimal conditioning, intending to create a flexible interior space, promoting a sustainable lifestyle.
The Mas-Ram House is made up of two parts, on the one hand, the living spaces, bedrooms, living room, dining room, and toilets, and on the other, the complementary spaces, the studio, and the terrace - conceived as a solar collector. The living space is a 4x16m volume, isolated and rectangular, which has more height than width, allowing subdivisions at different heights, enriching and visually connecting the different spaces of the house.
The Mas-Ram House is made up of two parts, on the one hand, the living spaces, bedrooms, living room, dining room, and toilets, and on the other, the complementary spaces, the studio, and the terrace - conceived as a solar collector. The living space is a 4x16m volume, isolated and rectangular, which has more height than width, allowing subdivisions at different heights, enriching and visually connecting the different spaces of the house.
Descripción del proyecto por Alfons Soldevila Description of project by Alfons Soldevila
The house of Mas-Ram. By the architect Alfons Soldevila | 1971.
The construction of this house consists in two parts, the properly living space where there are the bedrooms, living and dining rooms plus services, and the complementary spaces such as the studio and terrace - solar collector- located at the basement.
The living space is a 4x16m container. Very isolated and with a rectangular plant, it’s higher than its width to allow subdivisions placed at different heights.
The walls that make up the container are 20 cm thich, made of “ytong” mortar block. Each five courses there are horizontal belts of 40 cm wide that provide 10cm on each side of the plane of the wall. Due to the poor consistency of this wall, there are reinforced by 20 x 20 cm zunches. In this way the container is sewn both vertical and horizontal.
This container is very economic since the material with which the wall has been built in addition to working in compression is used as a thermal insulator and as interior and exterior finishing. It is not waterproof material but as it is 20 cm thick in case of rain the first three centimeters wet and 17 cm act as protectors.
The cover is made of reinforced plates of the same material. They are not dimensioned as a function of the weight to be supported, but the thickness of the 20 cm insulator, same as the walls to have homogeneity in the insulation of the container.
The forges are very light, consisting of a 2.5 cm wood machine. Thick. They are very economic since it is also used as a roof finishing and as a floor finishing. The weight is less than 5% of a traditional floor. It has a direct repercussion on the strength of the beams and the resistance of the wall.
Dividing partitions are doors like those used for houses whose load is practically despicable.
All the facilities can be enjoyed with views. The electricity has a perimeter guide of outlets on each floor. The water pipes are placed in the front of the perimeter belt in sites where it is necessary to have outside water points, directly outside drains. Between joists of the floor, to be split with a collector located throughout the entire house.
The exterior finishes are from climbing plants with the exception of the front part where the solar collector is located.
The interior finishes are the drawings, "posters" plans, pictures and other objects that are very family to the users of the house.
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Architects
Soldevila Soldevila Soldevila Arquitectes.- Alfons Soldevila.
Dates
1971.
Location
Barcelona, Spain.
Photography
Alfons Soldevila Barbosa, Alfons Soldevila Riera, David Soldevila Riera. Soldevila Soldevila Soldevila Arquitectes
The Soldevila Soldevila Soldevila Arquitectes S.L.P. studio started in 2008 after the merger of 3 different studios: Alfons Soldevila Barbosa architect (arch. liscence.1967), Alfons Soldevila Riera architect (arch. liscence.1997) and David Soldevila Riera architect (arch. liscence.1998).
The idea behind the creation of the studio was to continue the work of the studio Alfons Soldevila Barbosa founded in 1967. From 1997-98 the three work on different projects separately while collaborating occasionally in groups of two in any possible combination.
The group takes conscience of their own narrow professional and family collaboration as a result of the exhibition (proposed by the Architects of Catalonia Association, COAC) Soldevila, Soldevila, Soldevila, Works and Projects 1967, 1996, 1997 at the Picasso Room belonging to the COAC in Barcelona.
In 2008, after the project for three L9-10 subway (Metro) stations, the group starts working in an integrated manner and in a single headquarters. All three studios, and as a result the common studio, have a great commitment to serve society. With a vocation to create spaces for the community, public, while keeping in mind the private and welcoming spaces.
Alfons Soldevila Barbosa, title Architect 1967 Architect PhD from the School of Architecture of Barcelona (Polytechnic University of Catalonia), 1987. Professor of Architectural Design during 15 years . 10 years Final Project Professor and Chairman of the Tribunal, 10 years Professor, Master and PhD in Architectural Design at the School of Architecture (Polytechnic University of Catalonia),Currently Professor of Architectural Design Master and PhD from the School of Architecture La Salle (Ramon Llull University in Barcelona). Visiting Professor at numerous worldwide universities, United States of America, France, Italy, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Chile, Argentina, Peru, China ...
Alfons Soldevila Riera, title of Architect 1996 from the school of Architecture of Barcelona (Polytechnic University of Catalonia). 2005-2008 assistant professor Post degree of industrial design and street furniture in the School of Architecture (Polytechnic University of Catalonia). He is currently since 2005 Professor of Architectural Projects at the School of Architecture at the Salle (Ramon Llull University in Barcelona).
David Soldevila Riera, title of Architect 1997 from school of Architecture of Barcelona (Polytechnic University of Catalonia). Post graduate studies in Architectural Design of the school of Architecture of Barcelona (Polytechnic University of Catalonia). He is currently since 2001 Professor of Architectural Design at the School of Architecture at La Salle (Ramon Llull University in Barcelona). 2007 Visiting Professor at the Erasmus Intensive Programme course of 4 European universities. Lectures in various universities of Madrid and Barcelona.
The idea behind the creation of the studio was to continue the work of the studio Alfons Soldevila Barbosa founded in 1967. From 1997-98 the three work on different projects separately while collaborating occasionally in groups of two in any possible combination.
The group takes conscience of their own narrow professional and family collaboration as a result of the exhibition (proposed by the Architects of Catalonia Association, COAC) Soldevila, Soldevila, Soldevila, Works and Projects 1967, 1996, 1997 at the Picasso Room belonging to the COAC in Barcelona.
In 2008, after the project for three L9-10 subway (Metro) stations, the group starts working in an integrated manner and in a single headquarters. All three studios, and as a result the common studio, have a great commitment to serve society. With a vocation to create spaces for the community, public, while keeping in mind the private and welcoming spaces.
Alfons Soldevila Barbosa, title Architect 1967 Architect PhD from the School of Architecture of Barcelona (Polytechnic University of Catalonia), 1987. Professor of Architectural Design during 15 years . 10 years Final Project Professor and Chairman of the Tribunal, 10 years Professor, Master and PhD in Architectural Design at the School of Architecture (Polytechnic University of Catalonia),Currently Professor of Architectural Design Master and PhD from the School of Architecture La Salle (Ramon Llull University in Barcelona). Visiting Professor at numerous worldwide universities, United States of America, France, Italy, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Chile, Argentina, Peru, China ...
Alfons Soldevila Riera, title of Architect 1996 from the school of Architecture of Barcelona (Polytechnic University of Catalonia). 2005-2008 assistant professor Post degree of industrial design and street furniture in the School of Architecture (Polytechnic University of Catalonia). He is currently since 2005 Professor of Architectural Projects at the School of Architecture at the Salle (Ramon Llull University in Barcelona).
David Soldevila Riera, title of Architect 1997 from school of Architecture of Barcelona (Polytechnic University of Catalonia). Post graduate studies in Architectural Design of the school of Architecture of Barcelona (Polytechnic University of Catalonia). He is currently since 2001 Professor of Architectural Design at the School of Architecture at La Salle (Ramon Llull University in Barcelona). 2007 Visiting Professor at the Erasmus Intensive Programme course of 4 European universities. Lectures in various universities of Madrid and Barcelona.
