MIGUEL ANGEL 23 - Fenwick Iribarren Architects

Offices & Towers

A BUILDING THAT NOT ONLY CARES FOR THE ENVIRONMENT BUT PRIORITIZES USER COMFORT. THIS IS WHAT WE CALL “BLUE ARCHITECTURE,” THE “ARCHITECTURE OF WELL-BEING.”

Client Inmobiliaria Colonial Socimi
Location Madrid Spain
Size 8.500M₂
Status Finished

The uniqueness of the Miguel Angel 23 rehabilitation lies not only in the building’s location or the stringent sustainability measures adopted but, more importantly, in the emphasis placed on improving the well-being of the users. The concepts of “BLUE ARCHITECTURE, sustainable architecture for people,” developed by Fenwick Iribarren Architects, which place the building’s user at the center of the equation, promoting their comfort and well-being, establishing a human scale in the spaces, a pleasant and secure environment that generates a sense of place or belonging, have been successfully applied at Miguel Angel 23, leading to the term “Architecture of Well-being.”

ABOUT THE PROJECT

This dual working strategy involves addressing the building’s environmental sustainability (Green Architecture) through the incorporation of renewable energy production systems, low-carbon footprint materials, all supported by life cycle cost studies. This approach is expanded by applying factors that promote the well-being and comfort of the user (Blue Architecture), considering various aspects such as relationships, health, gender, safety, ergonomics, accessibility, and more. It balances respect for nature with attention to humanity.

A DIRECT RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OUTDOOR AND INDOOR SPACES IS ESTABLISHED BY CREATING TERRACES TO FACILITATE INTERACTION AND CONTACT WITH A NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.

Decisions like controlling sun exposure through facade louvers, selecting natural materials like wood as the primary building element, maximizing office ceiling heights appropriate to human scale, designing and controlling lighting, using acoustically comfortable materials, and managing ventilation, all contribute to improving the well-being of users in the workplace.

The building is equipped with garden areas on the rooftop, featuring rest and shaded areas specially designed to facilitate interaction and social contact among occupants in a natural environment. The building will also have solutions for sustainable mobility, including electric vehicle charging stations, bicycle parking, and areas with changing rooms and showers that encourage the use of alternative transportation methods over private vehicles, thereby promoting the health and well-being of users.

Miguel Angel 23 is a pioneer in the application of methodologies and systems that will undoubtedly be necessary in the near future, especially when there are maximum values for the environmental footprint of construction. It employs cutting-edge environmental strategies while applying well-being architecture concepts to achieve a perfect balance between environmental care and the necessary care of people.

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