Port Authority and Harbormaster's Building in Ayamonte
Port Authority and Harbormaster's Building in Ayamonte
Gabriel Verd + Buró4
ARCHITECTS
Buró4, Gabriel Verd
CLIENT
Agencia Pública de Puertos de Andalucía, Junta de Andalucía
CONSULTANTS
dirección de ejecución: Manuel Cansino Arquitectura Técnica (Manuel Cansino, Carlos Gómez)
COLLABORATORS
Carlos Sánchez Sanabria, Pablo Rodríguez Zambrana, Ruth Martínez González, Jorge Rodríguez Pérez, Joaquín Jiménez y Fernando Copado
ENGINEERING
INSTALACIONES: i-integra, Suringeniería, ESTRUCTURAS: Roberto Sepúlveda Trueba
SECURITY AND HEALTH
Lorena Romero y Romero
LEAD ARCHITECTS
Gabriel Verd y buró4
MANUFACTURERS
Strugal, Daisalux, ESCOFET, reyalfil
AREA
700 m²
YEAR
2024
LOCATION
Huelva, Spain
CATGORY
Spaceport
Text description provided by architect.
The new Port Authority and Harbormaster's Building is designed to create a sense of place.
Located on a small plot but strategically positioned in a spacious esplanade, it occupies a privileged edge position next to the dock, offering unparalleled views of Portugal and the historic town center.
Its materiality and angular geometry echo the coastal defensive constructions. It represents a robust and massive architecture that does not go unnoticed in its surroundings.
This architectural piece possesses a high expressive capacity that roots itself in the landscape through contrast, aiming to uniquely convey the spirit of the place.
The interplay between the building and the plaza generates an architectural ensemble that enhances the character of this port enclave.
The L-shaped floor plan configures a porticoed plaza facing the cliff that marks the end of the tipu trees promenade running along the dock.
From the plaza, the building presents its dual nature: on one side, it is open to the public, administrative areas, maritime services, and security functions beneath the access portico.
On the other side, a closed volume accommodates the storage of supplies. Above this, as if it were the deck of a ship, a viewing terrace is projected.
This building replaces outdated and ephemeral facilities that became obsolete in light of the needs of a modern marina.
Its presence complements various urban renewal interventions currently underway in the Ayamonte marina.
Thanks to its photovoltaic roof and high-performance installations, the building achieves high energy efficiency with a consumption that is virtually nil.
