Oviedo (ES)

SITE / CONTEXT

The Principality of Asturias presents a site aimed at rehabilitating a disused building in the San Lázaro neighbourhood of Oviedo.
This project aims to transform the emblematic building into rental housing for young people as part of a strategy to facilitate access to housing and promote innovative and sustainable solutions. Participants are invited to propose designs that not only respond to the housing needs of the young population, but also contribute to the social and urban revitalisation of the neighbourhood, integrating principles of sustainability and accessibility.
REFURBISHMENT FOR YOUTH HOUSING
The project aims to transform a disused building into publicly rented housing for young people, with the objective of facilitating their access to housing in a context of high demand.
CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION IN DESIGN
The refurbishment of the building should integrate harmoniously with the urban environment, promoting sustainable mobility and in line with the vision of a greener, more accessible and sustainable city, minimising the carbon footprint and improving the quality of life of the residents.
DESIGN FLEXIBILITY AND EFFICIENT USE OF SPACE
Flexibility in design will be a key aspect in responding to the varied and changing needs of the young population. Proposals that offer modular and adaptable spaces, capable of adjusting to the changing requirements of users in the future, will be particularly valued.
COMMITMENT TO SUST AINABILITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
The project will be judged to integrate energy efficiency principles at all stages.The design should ensure that the dwellings are energy effi- cient, using materials and reducing the ecological footprint of the project under environmental impact to minimise energy consumption and in- crease circularity.
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
The project is supported by the Government of the Principality of Asturias and Oviedo City Council, who seek to promote social cohesion and the well-being of residents through sustainable housing solutions.

QUESTIONS TO COMPETITORS

The objective is to rehabilitate a disused building in the San Lázaro neighbourhood of Oviedo, transforming it into an innovative, sustainable and socially integrated residential space. Proposals should focus on providing rental housing solutions for young people in public ownership, promoting social interaction, spatial flexibility and energy efficiency. In addition, the aim is to reinforce the connection of the neighbourhood with the rest of the city, applying sustainable mobility strategies and ensuring universal accessibility throughout the environment. The projects submitted are expected to propose a housing model not only functional and adaptable to the diverse needs of young people, but also to serve as a driver for community building and urban regeneration of the neighbourhood.
How to achieve the integration of the project with the surrounding urban environment, facilitating the connection with other areas of the city and what measures should be implemented to encourage the use of sustainable modes of transport, promoting a greener and more accessible city?
How to integrate neighbourhood associations and the community in the rehabilitation process of the building, ensuring that the project respects the history of the neighbourhood while strengthening its viability and maximising the long-term social impact?