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12th International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions SAHC 2020, 2021

Certain architectural structures have the ability to persist over time when a building undergoes ... more Certain architectural structures have the ability to persist over time when a building undergoes a change of use. This is the case of patios, according to the conclusions of a study focused on the reused buildings of Barcelona recently developed. The survey of this architectural element should enable us to better understand the behaviour of these buildings.
If we define the open-air inner courtyard of a building as a patio, this study is especially interested in those who have the capacity to organize spaces, systematize circulations — along with stairs and corridors — and configure the building as a whole. This set of structuring patios particularly applies in a dense city like Barcelona because their position and size also provide liveability to interior rooms. In light of these qualities, such patios can be regarded as an essential piece of both the formal and the bearing structure of a building.
The location and attributes of these patios can be associated with the potential for adaptive reuse: they can help achieve a lower impact on the architectural and formal structure of a renovated building, when used appropriately. Hence the patio can be seen as an indicator of how a new programme adapts to the existing support. 171 out of 565 buildings documented and analysed in Barcelona — a thirty percent of the overall — have at least one patio of a kind whose characteristics have outlived one or more renovation processes. The percentage rises to 50% in Ciutat Vella and Eixample districts, where density and architectural typology make them particularly relevant.
Buildings with patios match different uses and periods from the 11th to the 20th century. In spite of the expected differences, the studio draws conclusions on the understanding of material transformations and changes of use they have undergone.
In short, with regard to buildings included in this category — both heritage and common ones — this paper helps verify the hypothesis that the very existence of a patio is responsible for the persistence of the internal arrangement and structure and must be carefully considered in future interventions when addressed to extend the life-cycle of a building.

CITIES IN TRANSFORMATION RESEARCH & DESIGN Ideas, Methods, Techniques, Tools, Case Studies, 2014

Reinhabiting is a research project that considers existing buildings and public spaces in Spain a... more Reinhabiting is a research project that considers existing buildings and public spaces in Spain as opportunities for a new approach to the way we inhabit. The word involves inhabiting again, in an intensive simple manner, rethinking how spaces can be used – more than undertaking unnecessary alterations.
The term “reinhabiting” was developed by Habitar –a research group of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya UPC– during the years 2010 and 2011, in the context of a R&D project which results where shown in 6 exhibitions at Nuevos Ministerios Gallery of Madrid. The project was funded by the Spanish Ministry of Housing. The index of the exhibitions was defined by nine themes –episodes– which have become nine small books. The contents of all exhibitions can be consulted online and we encourage their observation parallel to the reading of this text. This article is focused on the proposals that emerged during the preparation of the project and develops the theoretical framework and architectural context from which they arise.

Papers by Roger-Joan Sauquet

Quadern de les idees, les arts i les lletres, 2015

Reinhabitating means to stimulate a new attitude towards the use of dwellings and towards the nec... more Reinhabitating means to stimulate a new attitude towards the use of dwellings and towards the necessity and nature of refurbishing, thinking about a new or different use or just about extending the life cycle of that commonly considered old. Reflecting on the use of our houses from this point of view, turns out to be especially suitable in the actual economical time of crisis, and notably in a country dealing with an oversized housing development. A newspaper’s new allows us to enlighten this situation. In 2004, more houses were built in Spain than altogether in Germany, France and Italy. In other words, a country with a population of 44 million inhabitants built more houses than three countries whose population comes altogether to 204 million inhabitants, almost five times the amount of Spain inhabitants. Under these circumstances and considering the high amount of empty dwellings, secondary residences, as well as unoccupied industrial and services facilities in good conditions, a ...

12th International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions, 2021

Quadern De Les Idees Les Arts I Les Lletres, 2013

Las Revistas De Arquitectura Cronicas Manifiestos Propaganda Actas Preliminares Pamplona 3 4 Mayo 2012 2012 Isbn 978 84 92409 39 6 Pags 785 794, 2012

Proyecto Progreso Arquitectura, 2014

Quaderns D Arquitectura I Urbanisme, 2011

12th International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions SAHC 2020, 2021

Certain architectural structures have the ability to persist over time when a building undergoes ... more Certain architectural structures have the ability to persist over time when a building undergoes a change of use. This is the case of patios, according to the conclusions of a study focused on the reused buildings of Barcelona recently developed. The survey of this architectural element should enable us to better understand the behaviour of these buildings.
If we define the open-air inner courtyard of a building as a patio, this study is especially interested in those who have the capacity to organize spaces, systematize circulations — along with stairs and corridors — and configure the building as a whole. This set of structuring patios particularly applies in a dense city like Barcelona because their position and size also provide liveability to interior rooms. In light of these qualities, such patios can be regarded as an essential piece of both the formal and the bearing structure of a building.
The location and attributes of these patios can be associated with the potential for adaptive reuse: they can help achieve a lower impact on the architectural and formal structure of a renovated building, when used appropriately. Hence the patio can be seen as an indicator of how a new programme adapts to the existing support. 171 out of 565 buildings documented and analysed in Barcelona — a thirty percent of the overall — have at least one patio of a kind whose characteristics have outlived one or more renovation processes. The percentage rises to 50% in Ciutat Vella and Eixample districts, where density and architectural typology make them particularly relevant.
Buildings with patios match different uses and periods from the 11th to the 20th century. In spite of the expected differences, the studio draws conclusions on the understanding of material transformations and changes of use they have undergone.
In short, with regard to buildings included in this category — both heritage and common ones — this paper helps verify the hypothesis that the very existence of a patio is responsible for the persistence of the internal arrangement and structure and must be carefully considered in future interventions when addressed to extend the life-cycle of a building.

CITIES IN TRANSFORMATION RESEARCH & DESIGN Ideas, Methods, Techniques, Tools, Case Studies, 2014

Reinhabiting is a research project that considers existing buildings and public spaces in Spain a... more Reinhabiting is a research project that considers existing buildings and public spaces in Spain as opportunities for a new approach to the way we inhabit. The word involves inhabiting again, in an intensive simple manner, rethinking how spaces can be used – more than undertaking unnecessary alterations.
The term “reinhabiting” was developed by Habitar –a research group of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya UPC– during the years 2010 and 2011, in the context of a R&D project which results where shown in 6 exhibitions at Nuevos Ministerios Gallery of Madrid. The project was funded by the Spanish Ministry of Housing. The index of the exhibitions was defined by nine themes –episodes– which have become nine small books. The contents of all exhibitions can be consulted online and we encourage their observation parallel to the reading of this text. This article is focused on the proposals that emerged during the preparation of the project and develops the theoretical framework and architectural context from which they arise.

Quadern de les idees, les arts i les lletres, 2015

Reinhabitating means to stimulate a new attitude towards the use of dwellings and towards the nec... more Reinhabitating means to stimulate a new attitude towards the use of dwellings and towards the necessity and nature of refurbishing, thinking about a new or different use or just about extending the life cycle of that commonly considered old. Reflecting on the use of our houses from this point of view, turns out to be especially suitable in the actual economical time of crisis, and notably in a country dealing with an oversized housing development. A newspaper’s new allows us to enlighten this situation. In 2004, more houses were built in Spain than altogether in Germany, France and Italy. In other words, a country with a population of 44 million inhabitants built more houses than three countries whose population comes altogether to 204 million inhabitants, almost five times the amount of Spain inhabitants. Under these circumstances and considering the high amount of empty dwellings, secondary residences, as well as unoccupied industrial and services facilities in good conditions, a ...

12th International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions, 2021

Quadern De Les Idees Les Arts I Les Lletres, 2013

Las Revistas De Arquitectura Cronicas Manifiestos Propaganda Actas Preliminares Pamplona 3 4 Mayo 2012 2012 Isbn 978 84 92409 39 6 Pags 785 794, 2012

Proyecto Progreso Arquitectura, 2014

Quaderns D Arquitectura I Urbanisme, 2011