Assicurazioni Generali, building in Madrid

Abstract

This building is on the Generalisimo Avenue, in Madrid. It is an office block made up of two wings and a central nucleus for vertical communications. The two bay floor levels have been planned to achieve the utmost flexibility in distribution, since there is no precise preconceived program of floor space distribution and future developments. The project is based on a 1.20 x 1.50 m modulus, which has been arrived at after detailed study. It has been obtained from a minimum space working unit, i. e., the surface that an employee will need. Each bay comprises nine 1.20 m modular units, and each floor level contains four service units, including ladies' and gentlemen's room and a cleaner's cubicle, fitted with waste disposal device. The building structure is reinforced concrete. The main facade has a striped steel facing, roll up aluminium Venetian blinds, with controllable elements, which provide good solar protection. This is a beautiful and well-coordinated building, which is worth a detailed study.