Modern building with green metal facade and red signage, open plaza, and three people walking.

A modern building with a green metal cladding facade and red signage, surrounded by an open plaza with three people walking in the foreground.

A modern building with a greenish metal facade and red accents, featuring a sign that reads 'Casa de Cultura Balsapintada'. Three people are walking in front of the building on a sunny day.
Exterior view of the Balsapintada Cultural Center with a group of people sitting outside and a large red sign on the building facade.
A group of people sitting and standing outside a building with a red sign displaying 'CASADEC BALSAPI'. The facade features a textured surface and a combination of red and blue-green tones. There are trees providing shade and the area appears to be a social gathering space.
A modern building with a corrugated metal facade in blue-green tones and red accents. Several people are gathered outside, some standing and others seated, under a covered area. A tree branch is visible in the foreground.
A modern building exterior with a textured white wall and green metal cladding, featuring red accents. A person in a red dress stands near a brick wall.
A group of people sitting at tables outside a modern building with textured walls and green metal cladding. The area is shaded by the building's overhang, and there are trees nearby.
A group of six elderly people sitting outside a building with a sign that reads 'BALSAPINTA'. The facade features a combination of textured and smooth surfaces with red accents.
A view of a building with textured walls and a metal cladding structure featuring red and white accents. Three people are sitting and standing under a tree in a paved outdoor area.
Close-up view of a building's exterior featuring perforated metal panels with red structural accents.
A person in a red outfit stands under a modern building facade with red and green metal cladding. Two people sit on a bench under a tree in the background.
A modern cultural center with a metal-clad facade in blue-green tones and red accents, featuring large windows and a prominent sign. The building is set in an open square with trees on either side.
The exterior of the Balsapintada Cultural Center features a modern facade with translucent panels and red signage spelling 'CASA DE CULTURA BALSAPINTADA'. The building has large glass doors and windows, and the design includes vertical lighting elements.
An interior space with a person leaning on a counter. The room features light-colored walls and ceiling with green and blue accents. There are large windows allowing natural light, and simple furniture including chairs and tables.
Five people standing together in an interior space with a green ceiling and a white wall.
A hallway with wooden and smooth walls, leading to an open door where two people are visible in the background.
Interior view of a room with a large blue curtain, a visible metal ventilation duct on the ceiling, and a yellow structural element.
Interior view of a room with a stage, featuring pastel-colored walls and ceiling, exposed ductwork, and two chairs on the stage.
Interior view of a room with a stage, blue curtain, and exposed ductwork.
Interior view of a multipurpose room with exposed ductwork and a large blue curtain being adjusted by a person.
Interior view of a room with blue curtains and a stage, featuring a person walking by.
Interior view of a room with blue curtains and a small stage, featuring people interacting with the space.
Interior view of a spacious room with high ceilings, featuring exposed ductwork and yellow structural beams. The room is divided by large blue curtains, and three people are interacting within the space. The floor is light-colored, and there is a circular window in one of the curtains.
Interior view of a room with blue curtains and exposed ductwork on the ceiling. People are lying on the floor, partially visible behind the curtains.
Children playing in a spacious room with blue curtains and yellow ceiling beams.
Interior view of a multipurpose room with children playing and a woman observing. The room features blue curtains, yellow ceiling beams, and exposed ductwork.
Interior view of a spacious room with a high ceiling featuring exposed ductwork and yellow structural beams. The room has large blue curtains dividing the space, and several children are playing on the floor.
Interior view of a multipurpose room with children playing on a shiny floor, a woman adjusting a curtain, and visible ductwork and lighting on the ceiling.
Interior view of a room with movable partitions, a large table with chairs, and a smaller round table with a laptop. A person is adjusting the partitions.
A modern interior space with three people sitting around a rectangular table and one person at a round table. The room features light-colored walls, a yellow ceiling, and large windows.
Architectural elevation drawings of a cultural center with a blue-green roof and red accents.
Architectural floor plan of a single-story building with multiple rooms and an adjacent outdoor area.
Architectural floor plan of a building with multiple rooms and seating arrangements.
Illustration of a cultural center with a square and surrounding greenery.
An architectural exploded axonometric drawing of a cultural center, showing the building's layout and structure. The drawing includes a detailed view of the interior spaces, roof, and surrounding landscape with trees and pathways.

Story

A Civic Hub Reimagined through Sustainable Design The Balsapintada Cultural Center the power of adaptive reuse and community-centered design. Situated in the heart of Fuente Álamo de Murcia, this project by COR Architecture + Design transforms an existing structure into a vibrant civic hub. The renovation aligns with the New European Bauhaus principles, emphasizing accessibility, sustainability, and social cohesion. Facing a principal town square, the center's strategic location enhances its role as a social and cultural nucleus. The design respects the original architectural identity while integrating modern technical upgrades. The facade, clad in blue-green metal with red accents, rejuvenates the building's image and unifies its three distinct blocks. This transformation optimizes thermal performance through enhanced insulation and energy-efficient elements. Inside, flexible spaces accommodate diverse activities, supported by movable partitions and improved circulation. The project prioritizes natural light, vegetation, and natural materials, fostering a sense of well-being. The building's digitalization and NZEB status underscore its commitment to contemporary standards of energy efficiency and accessibility.

## Design Highlights

Metal cladding in blue-green tones with red accents Integration of three building blocks into a cohesive whole Enhanced thermal performance and energy efficiency Flexible interior spaces with movable partitions Digitalization for access control and energy management

## Key Facts

Key Aspect Detail
Location Fuente Álamo de Murcia, Spain
Architect COR Architecture + Design
Year Completed 2023
Status Built
Programs Cultural, Recreational, Community
Categories Civic, Renovation, Sustainable Design

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • Facade: Metal cladding in blue-green tones with red accents.
  • Interior Walls: Light-colored walls with green and blue accents.

Materials

  • Metal — Facade cladding and structural elements.
  • Glass — Windows and doors.
  • Fabric — Interior curtains.

Construction / Systems

  • Structural System: Existing structure maintained with technical upgrades for thermal performance.
  • Facade System: Metal cladding with perforated panels for solar protection.

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: blue-green, red, white
  • Lighting: Natural light with perforated metal screens for filtering.

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