Fort Pienc Street Block

Fort Pienc Street Block
2001-2003
Presented by Marcie Franklund

An irregular triangle shaped block in the l’Eixample was transformed in 2003 by Joseph Llinas. The block is bordered by the streets Ali Bei, Sardenya, Sicília and Ribes. A market, primary school, library, and civic center occupy the ground level. The upper floors are comprised of student and elderly housing.
The design for the residences is based on the ideas of calmness, simplicity and ample open space. The units, elevated and turned inward from the street, provide an escape from the busy city below. The interior courtyard provides a link for the many activities and uses supported by the complex.
Circulation throughout the site was inspired by the natural movement observed from both pedestrians and vehicles moving across. The movement flows seamlessly from outside to inside; relating the routes of movement.
The variety of building uses link smoothly together as a result of Llinas’s use of consistent elements of light and rhythm throughout the site.