Exterior view

The building is composed of a series of rectangular volumes, stacked and slightly shifted with respect to one another, forming a dynamic, balanced, and easily recognizable composition. This arrangement creates an architectural image in constant dialogue between solidity and lightness, order and movement. The overlapping of these volumes produces an interplay of solids and voids that gives the whole ensemble depth and texture, offering a changing perception depending on light and viewpoint. This volumetric strategy strengthens the building’s institutional identity without resorting to excessive formal gestures, opting instead for a sober and contemporary elegance. The central volume serves as the structural and spatial spine of the complex: it houses the common areas, vertical circulation cores, and relational spaces between the different departments. From this nucleus, the northern and southern wings are articulated and connected longitudinally, establishing a clear and efficient organization. This layout responds to principles of operational efficiency and spatial clarity, ensuring user orientation and long-term flexibility of use.

Exterior view

The formal identity of the building is defined through the dialogue between a light ceramic skin—warm and luminous in texture—and a series of steel-blue metallic elements that frame the openings and protect the working areas. This combination of materials seeks a balance between tradition and modernity: the ceramic surface evokes Mediterranean architecture and its timeless character, while the metal components introduce precision, technology, and a more contemporary, industrial expression. The metallic frames emphasize the modular rhythm of the façade and provide an intermediate scale between the architectural object and the urban environment, establishing a coherent visual transition with the surrounding buildings. In the cantilevered sections, the horizontal planes cast deep shadows that enhance the perception of mass and depth, producing a façade that changes with the movement of the sun. Meanwhile, the vertical openings and lattice screens act as filters of natural light, softening solar radiation and improving visual comfort while ensuring privacy in the most sensitive work areas.

Atrio view

The main façade faces the open urban space along the eastern boundary, establishing a direct relationship with the city and defining the building’s most representative image. This elevation acts as a broad interface between the public and the institutional, conveying a sense of transparency, openness, and accessibility. From this point, the main entrance is organized and clearly defined by the void created between the upper volumes, which functions as a grand architectural threshold. This intermediate space not only marks the point of entry but also symbolizes the institution’s welcoming gesture toward the community, becoming a recognizable landmark within the urban fabric. In contrast, the western façade adopts a more restrained and introspective character. Its design responds to the proximity of the adjacent residential buildings and to the need to preserve the privacy of the most sensitive interior areas. Through a more controlled and enclosed language, this façade acts as both a visual and acoustic buffer, ensuring comfort and discretion within the workspaces. Thus, both façades express the project’s essential duality: openness and representation toward the city, protection and intimacy toward the domestic surroundings.