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"Arruabarrena arkitektura"
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Arruabarena arkitektura. Architecture studio founded in 2008 by Xabier Arruabarrena, an architect from the School of Architecture of the University of Navarra (ETSAUNAV) since 2002 and with a 22-year track record in the development of projects and works in the fields of architecture, urban planning and design.
The axes on which its architecture is based are a strong social commitment and the creation of living spaces that respond to the needs and desires of people. With rigorous and focused work where creation and multiple conditions are kept in permanent balance.
Some of its outstanding works are the 150-place Geriatric Center and Day Center along with the Renovation of an old Convent for a residence for Religious and Supervised Apartments in Hondarribia. Competition for the transformation of the former Alejandro de la Sota Emigration Building into a Civic and Cultural Centre in Irún (1st prize and work in progress). Gateway to Irun at its connection with France. Preliminary project for the urban development of 26 Passive House dwellings with modular systems in Arano. Competition for the recovery of the Osinbeltz Quarry in Zestoa (3rd prize). International competitions with a special link to Slovenia, such as those developed for the Slovenian National Library NUK II and the Debelei rtic Youth Rehabilitation Centre for the Disabled (3rd prize).
