Community Centre in Barcelona

The rectangular standalone building is completely clad in larch siding. The wood is thermally modified in order to make it more resistant to heat and humidity.
Wood facades are seldom in Spain. Due to fear of fire hazards and scorching heat in summer leading to rapid deterioration, wood is not the first choice in building materials. This is slowly changing. Related discussions on resource saving and sustainable construction are also changing the image of the city. Thus, the municipality shared the risk of building the community...
The rectangular standalone building is completely clad in larch siding. The wood is thermally modified in order to make it more resistant to heat and humidity.