SELECTED WORKS

DEUS EX MACHINA

GUILLEM H.CAMARASA

III

01/2021 - 05/2021

DEUS EX MACHINA

Deus ex Machina a Techincal Urban
Stratum Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona Unit
Prof. Pedro Garcia, Prof. Josep Paez
01/21 - 05/21

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Barcelona aerial view, site marked with white square. Existing projects place on top of site as a comparison of the scale of the space.


The project merges the demand for expansive festival grounds with a versatile program that extends its appeal far beyond event-specific periods. A substantial platform is strategically positioned at street level, functioning as a technical foundation that houses essential spaces and services within. The activities taking place above ground reflect the diverse program contained beneath.

The subsequent designs illustrate a comparison, overlaying the plot’s scale with that of towering structures encompassing various functions. This juxtaposition highlights the potential for maximizing the area’s usage and creating a more dynamic urban landscape.

Introduction
Proposal
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Underground and groundfloor level and diagrams about the module and agruppation.






The isotropic platform embodies a geometrically organized structure with varying degrees of organization. Initially, the radius determines the maximum evacuation distance from any point in case of an emergency. Once these key points are identified and landmarks are positioned accordingly, they establish new geometrical relationships among themselves.

This results in the emergence of a fresh network of squares within the primary platform. These squares not only serve as connections between the upper and lower levels but also function as essential elements facilitating the functionality of the former.




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Original coast line, existing project and newproposed section.

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Layers of the city.

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Diagram of the use of the space and how the techincal area is used in relation to it.

Axonometric drawing of the proposal




Proposal
Activity
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Within the bounds of four connecting pillars, the platform houses several nodes. It is at these specific points that the subterranean machinery activates, emerging to the surface to transport the necessary components of the program to the upper levels, effectively bringing the functionality of the lower platform to life.

The various applications are illustrated in the diagrams to the right, showcasing the project’s multifunctionality. These diagrams also highlight its integration with the underground services and the benefits that derive from this synergy.

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Axonometric drawing of the pillars and the elements of the project.