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the project’s top investor said in an interview
“The construction is very advanced, with 60% of the project completed, and 90% of the materials have already been bought,” Ignacio Madridejos, the chief executive officer for Ferrovial SE
He added that any risk of cost increases related to the levies would be borne by a third-party construction company
Each project and asset is legally independent and has its own managers
Civil Engineer (ICCP) from the Polytechnical University of Madrid and MBA from Stanford Business School
He has professional experience in the United States
he worked as a consultant for McKinsey in Spain and Argentina
where he held the positions of CEO for Egypt (1999) and Spain (2003)
and President for Northern Europe (2008) and for the United States (2015)
He has also held positions at associated branches in the sector
including President of Oficemen and President of CEMBUREAU (European Cement Association)
In October 2019 he was named CEO of Ferrovial
the designers placed great importance on the role of the light
with its fragile and unstable quality coming in contrast with the robust material that covers the entire structure
while the play of shadow and light allows the visitor to appreciate the sacred character of the space.all images courtesy of hisao suzuki
the design team at sancho-madridejos architecture office sought to create a spatial experience that is enhanced by openings
the resulting structure presents itself as a volume with clear geometries
while an ample recessed entrance welcomes the owners
casting different lights that change throughout the day.
a wide triangle glazing provides sweeping views towards a valley filled with cherry trees and crop fields
creating a visual juxtaposition; the off-white interior meets the colorful scenery.
‘we chose the specific location of the chapel so that it becomes a reference point from both the estate and the road leading to it
which spins and circles around the chapel when approaching,’ mentioned the architects
sits the house of the family designed also by the studio
the dwelling faces away from the path but opens out toward the views of the valley
it is roofed with a concrete double dome that divides the house into two parts: the public and private areas
polygonal glazing blur the boundaries between inside and outside
linear openings penetrate the walls allowing natural light to tackle in
name: chapel in sierra la villa architects: sol madridejos of sancho-madridejos studio in collaboration with juan carlos sancho project leader: victor alonso design team: daniel g
gerardo martín consultants: germán ferrández (building engineer)
lynka global engineering (mep engineer) contractor: segesa
spain design: 2014 completion: 2021 area: 83 sqm
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For Sancho-Madridejos Architecture Office, the built form is a constant investigation into spatial concepts, solo edifices, and structural beings of quiet beauty and function. Free-spirited and grounded, the architectural oeuvre of S-MAO, based in Madrid, Spain
The firm is led by co-founders and principal architects Juan Carlos Sancho and Sol Madridejos who “fold” concrete to build singular
geometric voids come together in a built chorus
STIR speaks with the Spanish architects
who elaborate on their practice of almost four decades
highlighting their inspirations as well as their process of creating buildings as single units where structure
Jincy Iype: Something I read about you – “S-MAO is a nuanced and committed practice rooted in investigations in plastic arts and aesthetic theory”
Sol Madridejos: We focus often on using in architecture certain themes that derive from other artistic fields and from diverse times in history and culture
understanding them with means that are specific to our architectural practice
Architecture has unhurried and complex processes
Sometimes certain concepts appear faster and more directly in other fields of art or thought
which in turn offer an almost limitless investigation
we have taken it upon ourselves to transfer these concepts to the architectural field
Jincy: Tell us how Sancho-Madridejos Architecture Office came to be and describe your architectural journey over the years
What are some learnings garnered along the way
along with our theoretic reflections and analysis
reading and investigations have transformed the context in which our career has developed
Jincy: What would you cite as inspirations for your architectural practice
Juan Carlos: More than a direct inspiration
our architecture is part of a process developed from an overlay of variables that intertwine
coming from different backgrounds and have an impact on our architectural look
These variables can be classified into three facets: history
This approach does not reflect in specific styles or forms
as ideas are transferable from one discipline to another or from a historical time to another
we had the opportunity to meet Spanish sculptor Eduardo Chillida in San Sebastian and to have several conversations with him about thoughts and ideas that were of interest to him and that opened new paths for us
These conversations made us regard concepts such as folds or voids from a new perspective through art and history
to elaborate and transfer them into architecture
Sol: Also, Juan’s investigation for his thesis about the cubist sense of Le Corbusier brought us closer to the artistic and architectural procedures of the acclaimed architect
Some of his ideas and postulates have contributed to our way of understanding and proposing architecture
travelling and having the experience of visiting the works of architecture built throughout history
has been a non-stop learning process and a means of connecting with the thoughts of architects and creators that have practised before us
Jincy: These buildings can be interpreted by a viewer as “built origami” – what do you have to say about that
Juan Carlos: That’s an interesting way of putting it Jincy
Our works try to create a series of tensions in a plane with the intention of creating space
which may be perceived aesthetically as “built origami”
a single action that keeps the unit intact
The result and final shape depend entirely on the transformations that occur; in the case of a plane
that is the transformation of a flat element
A transformation that is still a single unit in itself
the Chapel in Valleacerón develops around the study and manipulation of the “box-fold”
The variable scale of the fold is responsible for presenting a volume that is compact at times
offering a series of spaces - closed-compact
the curved fold is a response to complex external stresses of a topological action
it is a formal topological expression - in structural equilibrium - that responds to outer strains
that welcomes and leads towards a compressed end
Jincy: How is an architectural fold first conceptualised by you
Sol: The fold interests us for its capacity to generate space and for the theme of the unit
A unit that this at the same time formal and spatial
Our work focuses on how to transfer these "folding" concepts to our architecture and how to build it with the circumstances that belong to it
Jincy: How do you typically approach a project
Juan Carlos: Our approach comes from ideas or previous concepts that we have worked on or developed as part of our line of investigation
that are mostly materialised in models of several scales and materials
along with the variables inherent to each place’s reality
each of the base folds is developed through a series of layouts
sections and models until the complete definition of the particular piece has been accomplished
both in terms of geometry and perceived realisable space
Jincy: Seemingly straight planes angle and collide to form decorated ceilings and surfaces – how do you come up with these reliefs
Sol: The final form of our buildings is the result of the developed spatial operations – the folds playing with voids and solid surfaces
as this is produced as a result of the strains and forces applied
The form itself makes the volume structurally stable
creating a single volume that does not require external elements to support itself
The models of the projects would give you a better comprehension of this
Jincy: Across your oeuvre of contemporary architecture
there is a steady witness of clean geometries and monolith forms perched upon stretching landscapes – is that done intentionally
How does this landscape influence the buildings
and how do you ensure a dialogue between the two
Sol: We have had the opportunity to work in different environments
with their own characteristics and consistencies that influence the decision-making and initial intentions of the project
We always start with a meticulous study of the existing circumstances and an analysis of the specific situation for each project
as they are now capable of modifying the environment
to create a harmonious setting that does not encroach upon each other
Jincy: There are either acute corners or an absence of them in these works
strategically placed windows – is that deliberate
Juan Carlos: All the elements that are present are part of a specific approach
an approach that concerns the entirety of the work
its scale and its relationship with its environment
related to one another and respond to an intended coherence and as a unit
and not different elements that are pieced together
Jincy: What are some materials and colours you are fond of and use
to achieve structures that seem strong yet airy at the same time
Juan Carlos: The materials we employ try to give a clear and coherent response to the initial approaches
as well as to achieve an efficient constructive logic
We always seek to use durable materials that are sustainable in their entire life cycle
In the case of folds, we normally use concrete
as it is able to express the solitary unit we seek to create
a single material that achieves the required continuity between the different planes
durable materials that respond to the place
These coupled with strategically placed voids and natural elements of water
sunlight and air lend these buildings the duality of seeming robust yet light concurrently
The Chapel in Valleacerón is conceived as naked
as a place in which the indoors-outdoors spatial relation establishes its sense: only a cross and an effigy in the focal point reinforce the symbolic aspects of the project
Jincy: Do you approach religious projects such as these the same way you do others
Juan Carlos: Throughout history, religious architecture has always manifested as unique
that become a reference point in the city and that are always pioneers when it comes to the technical advances of their time
laced with human emotions and becoming built pinnacles of our skills and techniques
Beauty is not dispensable in our life; it has not been so throughout history, nor is today. Architecture, which defines the habitat in which we move, is not dispensable either; it is an attainable art form that everyone can have access to. We consider chapel architecture to be living examples of expressions of beauty
signifying the immeasurable value of architecture in our lives
remains more or less the same for buildings of other typologies – the process
and so much more come into play that inevitably
every piece of sculpted material becomes unique in their approach and final result
Jincy: What is the one piece of architecture that remains
Juan Carlos: Within the manifold history of global architecture
there are a series of works that remain key to us
that have opened paths for us and are now a part of our investigation processes
One of these pieces is the Pantheon in Rome
in which everything develops from a single concept - a single unit – to mathematical perfection and precision
and structure respond to exactly the same generating idea
We have always approached our work with this same concept of unity
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and on a rural estate with centenary holm oaks and truffle cultivation
Juan Carlos Sancho and Sol Madridejos from Sancho-Madridejos Architecture Office have designed a chapel and a house ensemble for the owning family
The chapel is developed from a single curved fold
conceptually and in its approach related to the Chapel in Valleacerón
The space of the project is valued through the lighting that plays an important role inside this interesting and unique chapel on top of a hill in central Spain
The game of shapes designed by the architects is interesting
generating an attractive and large porch with a triangular shape
which decreases in scale until reaching the end of the interior space that compresses its scale and is related in a different way
The design generates an attractive contrast between the interior and exterior
A large hanging concrete cross pierces the fold
forming light holes in relation to the orientation
The white color of the construction stands out against the landscape in which it is located and acts as a visual reference point
The chapel arises from a unitary curved fold
which is related conceptually in its approach to the Chapel of Valleacerón
The fold needed to be built in reinforced concrete so that it works structurally in a unitary and correct way.
and generated space are related in the same gesture
The space is valued in its character by the middle of the light
a curved fold is proposed as a response to external stresses in complex topological action
It is not an origami; it is a formal topological expression—in equilibrium structurally—due to external stresses.
forming light holes in relation to orientation
which casts different types of light throughout the day
and modifies the interior space little by little
It is a space experience as opposed to that of the Chapel of Valleacerón
for which the architects were able to choose its location
The house is located in the final section of the access to the chapel
at the top of a small valley giving a light valley of cherry trees and crops with a distant view of the territory in which it is located
“A big hanging cross in concrete pierces the fold and creates light openings facing certain directions
casting different lights throughout the day
When visitors look at the chapel from all sides
it gives no clue as to where the entrance is due to its introverted structure
Project: Chapel in Sierra La VillaArchitects: Sancho-Madridejos Architecture Office SLDesign Team: Juan Carlos Sancho
and Gerardo MartínEngineers: Germán FerrándezStructural Engineers: Bernabeu IngenierosGeneral Contractor: SegesaClient: Private Photographers: Hisao Suzuki and J.C
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30/09/2019.- The Board of Directors of Ferrovial today appointed Ignacio Madridejos as CEO of the company following a favorable report by the Appointments and Remuneration Committee
where he held a number of positions of responsibility
in 2003; Regional President of CEMEX Northern Europe
in 2011; and Regional President of CEMEX USA
he has held senior positions in industry groups
including President of Oficemen and President of CEMBUREAU (the European Cement Association)
“Ignacio Madridejos combines superb technical and economic training with a successful international career
including a lengthy period in the United States
All of this will contribute to Ferrovial’s development
which is particularly important at this time of change in the company,” said Rafael del Pino
“Íñigo Meirás made a major contribution to managing Ferrovial during the last financial crisis and its subsequent international expansion”
Ignacio Madridejos said that “Ferrovial is a great company because of the quality of its professionals
valuable assets and international footprint
I am joining the company at an exciting time and I am confident that
with the support of the entire organization
we can continue to create value for all our stakeholders
sustainability and innovation in infrastructure
coinciding fully with our vision and offer.”
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is committed to developing sustainable solutions
The company has 96,000 employees and operates in over 20 countries
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and it’s marking the occasion with conversations and meetings around reflections from the country’s leaders in businesses and institutions about the trends that will guide the future of the economy
participated in the trends forum ’50 Visions of the Future,’ which was held by the consulting firm
He offered his vision on the importance of public-private collaboration
and sustainable infrastructures as a critical element in the fight against climate change
“The fight against climate change guides a new development model in which infrastructure represents a key element for competitiveness
given that growth and dynamism only take place in areas with good
Ferrovial’s contribution is crucial in this model since we have real
sustainable solutions,” Ignacio Madridejos explained at the KPMG forum on trends
Ferrovial adds value to society through its core values: respect
“Since it was founded almost seventy years ago
this company has been guided by the principle of doing things right
and integrity – and we take great pride in the contribution we make to society
So we try to make it happen through our day-to-day work
from the experience that every person has with the company and through our communication strategies
You can read the full interview here.
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Ignacio Madridejos holds a degree of Civil Engineer from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and a MBA from the Standford University
He began his professional career at Agroman and
currently being the president of CEMEX USA
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1965) took position as Ferrovial’s CEO on October 1 2019
the company found itself in the process of moving its activity towards sustainable infrastructure and mobility
the Horizon 24 strategic plan was presented; in March
the COVID-19 pandemic took hold of the world
The company and its almost 75,000 employees had to respond to an unprecedented situation
you celebrated your one year anniversary as Ferrovial’s CEO
by donating €8.7 million in health equipment
and food assistance in all the countries where we operate
The company has faced this situation with a strong liquidity of more than €7 billion and confidence from investors
highlighting the strength of our stock value
We’ve achieved all of this without sacrificing our commitment to efficiency
Health and Safety has been a constant in the messages you’ve delivered since arriving…
Health and Safety is an essential part of how we work
This is one of the fundamental elements of Horizon 24
Every single Ferrovial employee should make it home safely and soundly at the end of each working day
Our operations must be safe for our employees and anyone that works with us
This doesn’t merely refer to projects or workers alone
the steering committee meeting begins by analysing the incidents we can learn from
Every single board meeting includes a report on Safety and Health
You mentioned the concerns of citizens from around the world; do you think climate change has been pushed down the agenda
sustainability and climate change are even more important than ever
Climate change structurally affects our business and our future as a society
we’re at the head of the DJSI sustainability index and it is important that we uphold this; this requires continuous improvement in our operations and projects as well as the solutions we propose to our customers
All of our businesses must offer answers to how we can combat climate change
Sustainability is an opportunity to create value for all of our stakeholders
At what stage of the process are we currently
Horizon 24 keeps Ferrovial focused on developing and managing sustainable infrastructures. In line with this strategy, we’ve closed the Broadspectrum sale and are continuing to work on divesting the rest of the Services unit
We’ve also implemented a new structure that’s more flexible and efficient by reorganizing the Financial and Human Resources areas
as well as integrating External and Internal Communications
We are very close to reaching €50 million in reserved savings
The pandemic has forced us to take measures to protect our liquidity position
There have been several broadcast events to reinforce the message
The pandemic is accelerating trends like teleworking and online sales
We have to be attentive to changes in mobility
and always putting efficiency and innovation first
The Horizon 24 plan is off to a good start
but we still have a long way to go to surpass the goals we’ve set for ourselves
How are each of the divisions moving forward
and changed its name from the historic Agroman to Construction
We cannot be left behind in terms of digitization and so this
along with redesigning processes and the incredible team we have
we’re continuing to work towards the goal of a 3.5% EBIT margin set for 2024
We must continue to introduce innovative technical solutions in order to differentiate ourselves from our competitors
We have seen Cintra become affected by traffic…
This is true. We saw drops in traffic of about 80% in April. Since then, traffic has been recovering on all our highways, with higher or lower intensity depending on the restrictions imposed on mobility at a local level. The 407 ETR has already begun producing dividends again, and we’ve closed refinancing for the LBJ
which demonstrates confidence in our assets
Organizational changes have also been taking place
with Andrés Sacristán and Javier Tamargo appointed as the new CEOs of Cintra U.S
Cintra continues to work on developing opportunities for growth
remains one of the division’s priority objectives for expansion
Restrictions on mobility have impacted air traffic in particular, which is still seeing an 80% drop from last year. We’re working on making airports safe and on testing systems to prevent quarantine. The recovery process will take time, so costs need to be adjusted to new levels of traffic and find new, permanent efficiencies. At Heathrow
spending cuts of £300 million have been implemented to offset lower revenues
as well as a 2020 CapEx reduction of £650 million
We continue to look for new investment opportunities whilst ensuring we get the timing and the business plan absolutely right
Mobility is one of the company’s most unwavering commitments…
After the lockdowns, ZITY’s service restarted in Madrid and launched in Paris
and we’ll continue working on it to open in more cities in the coming years
We have other projects underway that go hand in hand with innovation; we’ll unveil them as they advance closer to fruition
It is imperative to understand how mobility changes and how it affects our business
How is the situation for construction in the U.S.A
construction hasn’t been set back too much during the pandemic
and several construction and building contracts worth $255 million
Both presidential candidates have announced important infrastructure investment plans that would be launched after the election
so we think we’ve really hit the target in selecting this market as our primary objective
The lessons that we have learned from the three challenging projects specifically will help make this a more profitable market for us
The United Kingdom is another worthwhile market
The United Kingdom is still one of our strategic countries. Boris Johnson’s government is committed to infrastructure as a means to boost the economy and foster the country’s growth. Various initiatives have been announced to accelerate projects. We’re already participating in several of them, such as high-speed rail (HS2) and the Silvertown Tunnel
services have been going through some tough times that have even seen our major competitors in difficulties
Amey has been reorganized to focus on more profitable sectors
adapt their structure to current conditions
and maintain their position as leader in the United Kingdom
Heathrow has continued to be one of the drivers of Britain’s economy as a major generator of wealth and employment
This is why it is so important to find solutions that limit the impact that lockdowns and restrictions have on aviation
it needs to find ways to compensate for the decline in traffic
What do you think of the situation in Spain
Spain is one of the countries hit hardest by the pandemic both in terms of impact on the economy and health
and all key workers during lockdown in March and April are truly valued
Now it’s time to help the economic recovery
to launch projects that will reinvigorate consumption and employment by accepting support from the European Union and the €140 billion reconstruction fund
This is a great opportunity to transform our infrastructures
Ferrovial has shown its commitment at every moment
Throughout the worst moments of the pandemic and now that it’s time for the country to recover
we are here and ready to contribute with projects and support
At what stage of the process is the sale of Services
We’ve closed the sale of Broadspectrum to Ventia for A$465 million
The last General Shareholders Meeting saw majority support for moving forward with the process
though we believe that the current economic situation may slow it down
I am confident about our future. I believe that we’re taking steps in the right direction, and the market recognizes this. Our stock value continues to beat our benchmark. Moreover, our strong finances place us in an unbeatable position to take advantage of opportunities. Our assets are sound and high-quality. Even the smaller ones, like the highways in Portugal or Ausol – when we put them into rotation
they’ve received good ratings from the funds that acquired them
Horizon 24 gives us competitive advantage and we need to understand how to make the most of them
and having ample liquidity will allow us to study opportunities that may arise in infrastructure due to countries going into debt and other companies selling assets
Our commitment to innovation and the future of mobility will offer us opportunities for which we will need to be prepared
What makes me most confident is the team we have here at Ferrovial
Our people always strive for excellence and act with integrity
Will the company change a lot from how it has been over the last ten years
It understands the changes that occur across markets and responds accordingly
We will adapt to changing times and new trends
but that does not mean we will stop being a developer and an infrastructure operator that is deeply committed to innovation
efficiency and attracting and developing talent
What have you missed the most during the pandemic
and especially seeing my children who live outside of Spain more
What was the first thing you did after lockdown
I stepped outside to feel freedom and sunlight again
and really look forward to traveling once again when possible
I like to travel with my family and learn about new countries and cultures
What has been the hardest part of this situation for you
I’m extremely concerned about the economic and social impact this has had
We must stand in solidarity with the community and support our companies so that they can create employment
1965) is a civil engineer from the Technical University of Madrid and holds an MBA from the Stanford Business School
He was Agroman’s construction manager from 1990 to 1992 and a consultant for McKinsey in Spain and Argentina from 1993 to 1996
holding positions not limited to: CEO for Egypt (1999) and Spain (2003)
and Chairperson for Northern Europe (2008) and the United States (2015)
He has held positions in industry associations: president of Oficemen and CEMBUREAU (the European Cement Association)
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Located on the road that joins Ciudad Real and Picón – a small municipality of 675 inhabitants that is 13 kilometers northwest of the city –
has a seven meter drop between the top and the lower edge
the proposal follows a double objective: protecting the natural resources and reducing the impact of residues
Three prior factors determine the project design: place
deriving from the location of the winery in an emblematic environment
prompts to design a freestanding building with a unique character
and to propose a solution respectful with the landscape and of low environmental impact
able to adapt both to the scale and to the predominant colors in the area
the location of the winery – partially buried high up on a hillock with views over the landscape and the vineyard located to the south – gives it a front-back condition that polarizes the project and clearly differentiates the north front from the south front
opening the spaces as needed to the southern views along the most representative facade
while the industrial facilities are behind the north building
in spite of the building’s industrial character
lets the building blend harmoniously into its context
the building is set forth as a rectangular compact piece
of 85,50 meters in length and 23,10 meters in width
which includes all the necessary elements arranged so as to guarantee an optimum industrial development of the winery
Two essential elements constitute the winery: in the first place the plinth
and a higher one that is lighter and metallic
In the second place the corrugated metallic sheet
which covers the plinth and gives the facades a certain mimetic character
the building is polarized in two sectors depending on the uses
where the machinery and the chemical processes related with winemaking are located
with a greater level of finish and spaces interrelated in a more complex form
Anja Lunge (jefe de proyecto project architect); Carlos Seco
NB-35 / Alejandro Bernabéu (ingeniería estructuras structural engineering); Larson - Industrias Grafer (fachada facade)
In the fertile formal laboratory of Juan Carlos Sancho and Sol Madridejos
the fold is an instrument with great potential in their quest to attain structural
and material coherence in a single sweeping gesture
Arquitectura Viva presents a selection of four Spanish works
from a small chapel to a large educational complex
concluding with a recent international project
The magazine's dossier features two museums that officially opened in recent months and which illustrate the trend of displaying collections in 'visitable storehouses,' free of exhibition criteria: the Musée de la Romanité in Narbonne
by Foster + Partners; and the Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam
Patrick Templeton writes on Thomas Heatherwick's iconic projects in Manhattan
questioning their utility as public spaces
and Javier Escalonilla sketches the Paul Nelson's life straddling two continents
and Products sections are complemented by a tribute to Ricardo Bofill
with Luis Fernández-Galiano declaring the stature of the recently deceased Catalan master
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Born in Madrid in 1965, Ignacio Madridejos graduated in civil engineering from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and holds an MBA from Stamford Business School
Madridejos has extensive international experience
he joined Agroman in 1990 as head of a construction project
he joined McKinsey as a consultant in Spain and Argentina
regional president of CEMEX Northern Europe
safety and responsibility and regional president of CEMEX USA
Madridejos has also held senior positions in a number of industry bodies
said: “Ignacio Madridejos combines superb technical and economic training with a successful international career
which is particularly important at this time of change in the company.”
Madridejos said: “Ferrovial is a great company because of the quality of its professionals
“I am joining the company at an exciting time and I am confident that
with the support of the entire organisation
“Society and clients demand efficiency
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Burnett playfully blurs the boundaries of indoors and outdoors
He's a Southern-fried surrealist with a wicked sense of humor
Tom Joyce gives his own unique spin to the gestural
energetic painting style of the abstract expressionists
He brackets his expressionistic color fields inside geometric forms
sometimes adding playful allusions to UFOs
His art is a playful dance between painterly chaos and stylized
Fernando Madridejos is another high-energy painter
He doesn't so much paint on his canvases as paint into them -- with hurricane force
he owes a debt to the abstract expressionists
It's no surprise that biomorphic form is the result
Frary notes that out-of-town collectors are often the first customers for artwork by such regional artists
"I'm flattered when collectors from New York take the art away," she says
"But I'm baffled why more local collectors don't do the same."
Frary hopes this exhibit will help change that
A Madrid business school has expanded its facilities with the construction of new teaching spaces that together have the effect of consolidating the entire campus around a pine grove
A stone vault built with 777 pieces parameterized and fitted together covers an atrium opening out to the pine trees
an entrance and meeting point linking the low volume of the auditorium to the glass-encased classroom block
With its excavated stands, the school’s main lecture hall is crowned with a wooden vault whose complex geometry, besides providing an acoustic screen, performs the real structural work of the roof...[+]
Cliente ClientIESE – Universidad de Navarra
Arquitectos ArchitectsSancho-Madridejos Architecture Office / Juan Carlos Sancho
Ana Vinagre (arquitectos encargados lead architects); Bárbara Sos
Anero – Laboratorio de Arquitectura Moderna
María de Lluc – Grupo Sener (arquitectos técnicos quantity surveyors); Gogaite Ingenieros Consultores (ingeniería estructural structural engineering); JG Ingenieros (instalaciones MEP services); Ingepiedra (ingeniería
Contratista ContractorFerrovial Agromán; García Faura (fachada facade); Solancis (piedra natural natural stone)
This building in the Madrid district of Carabanchel goes up on a plot that fills and wraps up the city fabric in a zone close to the M-40 ringroad
The essential guidelines of the project were determined by the characteristics of the site
a hinge-shaped plot of land that connects the new area of urban development with the fragmented and torn fabric of the city center
the buildings raised on a whole series of plots are meant to ‘sow up’ the existing edgesof the city
Settled in the direction of the new Carabanchel Alto avenue
the plot belongs to this set of bordering sites
The organization of the volumes departs from the alignment of the assigned plot
The adopted solution manages to generate semiprivate courtyards
drawn up as secluded spaces but in contact with the city at the same time
On the other hand there is a second characteristic
which is the presence in the southern side of a new urban park that descends practically all the way down to the edges of the M-40
In a dense environment this aspect gives the building a unique character
Both in its organization and in its scale the project is determined by the features of its context
and this is clear in the organization of the volumes
one block moves up to the edges of the plot and three more are placed perpendicular to the first
The interior has been designed in accordance with two dwelling types that address the specifications of the program
The block along the edge of the plot contains a dwelling type with a bay measuring 11,40 meters
organized around a central backbone that contains the services
With a clear and orderly modulation of the structure
this distribution separates the bedroom areas
On this side the internal glazed skin that covers the block along its more public facade is set back
With this gesture it is possible to generate terraces open to the park
The opposite facade has been designed to facilitate the union or separation of the bedrooms
thereby highlighting the versatile character of the dwelling and the possibility of changing its functions
The transversal blocks have a bay measuring 9,30 meters
with duplex apartments in which the lower floor contains the kitchen and living area and the upper floor the bedrooms
In this case the dwellings come out into the landscaped spaces generated among dwellings
closing up to the western orientation and opening up to the east
María Jesús Izquierdo (estructura structure)
3i Ingeniería(instalaciones mechanical engineering)
In recent years Madrid has undergone notable growth along its entire eastern front
San Fernando de Henares is experiencing an unprecedented impulse in terms of municipal activity
the authorities decided to make a new town hall out of the ruins of the Real Fábrica de Paños (Royal Cloth Factory)
built in 1746 and attributed to the architect Pedro Ribera
Besides salvaging a key piece of the town’s historic heritage
representative seat of the municipality would revitalize a particularly degraded zone of San Fernando
one then being used as a dump for the wastes of surrounding industries
Separated by means of a longitudinal void from the ruins of the former Royal Cloth Factory
the prism of the town hall has been drilled with another space in order to illuminate the plenary hall foyer with onyx and glass panels
Little was left of the 18th-century construction: part of the north and south wings of the main facade
and the middle section that protruded forward slightly
The intervention consisted of building behind this stone curtain a 112x18x12-meter prism
a direct extrusion from the scheme of the old factory
A longitudinal void rising all the way up forms a kind of interior facade
as well as a spinal column for the complex
Lit by the regular rhythm of existing windows
it sews together in a linear sequence such singular spaces as the plenary session hall
and helps orient the user through the corridors to the inevitable succession of offices
Smaller voids characterize specific parts of the rest of the building
in order to separate different functional units
A case in point is the inner courtyard that segregates the toilets from the offices
or the space between the foyer and the receptions room
which defines the rear elevation with its shadows
the program includes a civic center and police station
and is organized according to a stratification of uses
The south part of the ground floor houses the police facilities - with an independent access - as well as the classrooms and exhibition galleries that make up the civic center
The north is reserved for offices most frequented by the public
The intermediate level contains the technical departments and gives access to the session hall via a foyer closed by onyx panels
resulting in a mosaic of light and shadow over the main staircase
in a position that is easy for all citizens to identify
Cliente ClientAyuntamiento de San Fernando de Henares
Contratista ContractorFomento de Construcciones y Contratas
Fotos PhotosEduardo Sánchez & Ángel Baltanás
01 Oct 2019 By David Price
Ignacio Madridejos has taken over as chief executive of Ferrovial's worldwide operations
who had led the global construction and infrastructure operating company since October 2009
Ferrovial first revealed that an agreement had been reached for Mr Madridejos to join the company in August
Chairman Rafael de Pino said Mr Madridejos
who joins after serving as president of Cemex USA
has the “technical and economic” experience to lead the company during “a time of change”
In late 2018, Ferrovial put its construction services business, which mainly carries out maintenance and facilities management in various countries, up for sale
Amey was initially included with the wider services division, but Ferrovial has been forced to try and sell it as a separate entity following huge losses sparked by a ruinous PFI road maintenance contract with Birmingham City Council
In its accounts for the year ending 31 December 2018, Amey reported a £428m loss as it slashed the values of its different divisions and made a £123m provision on the PFI job
In 2017 the company suffered a £189.9m pre-tax loss and made a £208.5m provision for the PFI contract
Ferrovial will focus on its infrastructure construction
Ferrovial’s subsidiary Cintra was part of the consortium that won the contract to deliver the £1bn Silvertown Tunnel in May. But the awarding of the contract was suspended in August after another bidder launched a legal challenge against the procurement process
Ferrovial also bid for the contract to build HS2’s Euston station in a joint venture with Bam Nuttall
But it lost out to a bid from a Mace / Dragados JV
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Ado Bala Hadi slumped and died while in action for Spanish fourth division club
Hadi slumped to the ground in the 39th minute of CD Madridejos’ league clash against SP Cabanillas
All efforts to revive him proved abortive and he was declared dead afterwards
The 21-year-old was in the books of Nigeria National League outfit
Jigawa Golden Stars before moving to CD Madridejos last year
The defender made nine appearances for Jigawa Golden Stars
Hadi was one of the four Nigerian players plying their trade at CD Madridejos up to his death
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has slumped and died during a match in the Spanish fourth-tier division
The 20-year-old lost his life on Sunday while playing for CD Madridejos against SP Cabanillas
Confirming the death in a statement on the club’s website
Madridejos said the player “began to suffer seizures” in the 39th minute of the game and died on the field
“CD Madridejos footballer Ado Bala Hadi
died this Sunday afternoon while playing the game against Sporting Cabanillas
at the Madridejos municipal field (Toledo),” the statement reads
“As reported by the 112 emergency and emergency service
when the player began to suffer seizures and 112 was notified
an emergency doctor and a life support ambulance
although the young man has died in the field.”
According to Castilla-La Mancha football federation
the Nigerian “collapsed for no apparent reason”
It added that he was administered medical aids for 30 minutes before he was pronounced dead
the player collapsed for no apparent reason
in a match that was going on normally and following the usual channels of this category,” the statement reads
“Immediately and after noticing the player’s situation
he was attended to by a health worker who was in the stands of the Municipal Toledo
making use of the facility’s defibrillator
The Health Services made an appearance quickly after a few minutes with the corresponding ambulance
trying to revive the player in every possible way
the Health Services certified the death of the player from Madrid.”
Hadi formerly played for Jigawa Golden Stars before moving to Spain
He had three other Nigeria teammates on the CD Madridejos squad namely Kehinde Ayinde
the Municipality of Madridejos has emerged as an unexpected powerhouse
distributing poultry eggs to Iloilo and Bacolod in Western Visayas
there is still a lack of direct transportation for these goods
Madridejos Mayor Romeo Villaceran now introduces their plans to make a local seaport
expecting a revenue boost of ₱40 million when they start their operations
which earned the moniker “egg basket” of Central Visayas
They produce a whopping 1.9 to 2 million eggs daily
The seaport is anticipated to revolutionize the egg industry here
considering their lack of direct transportation
This will reduce travel costs and complexities
The mayor highlighted the importance of streamlining the transportation of poultry eggs
which can be achieved through a local port
transportation is done through a convoluted route that involves multiple transfers
The proposed port is located in Barangay Poblacion
which is anticipated to cut time and travel costs by a huge margin
Mayor Villaceran not only sees this proposal as a benefit for the industry
but also a game changer in terms of their growth in business
This would open up Madridejos to more provinces due to close proximity
This puts Madridejos in a strategic position in terms of economic development
the seaport proposal could also improve the island regarding tourism
Mayor Villaceran envisions that the port could be utilized by passenger vessels which can cater to tourist arrivals
Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia also pledged her support for the project
Madridejos is currently coordinating with the Cebu Port Authority and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to pass requirements for environmental compliance
The project will truly benefit Madridejos and open up multiple opportunities
all while adhering to sustainable growth and economic diversification
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Cebu welcomed the decision of the national government to conduct an investigation into the mass gathering during the Suroy-Suroy Sugbo program held in Bantayan Island last November 27
Mayor Salvador Dela Fuente said they would cooperate with the investigation by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)
We respect that and we welcome their investigation,” Dela Fuente said in the vernacular
The Madridejos-leg of Suroy-Suroy Sugbo drew flak online after a crowd gathered at Kota Park and social distancing protocols were neglected
This prompted DILG Secretary Eduardo Año to announce that their department would be creating a “fact-finding team” to investigate the incident
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