View of the corner between Plaza San Andrés and Rúa Arco
We are currently working on the restoration of Casa Cabanela, known locally as La Base, a Modernist building in A Coruña’s Pescadería neighbourhood. Designed by Julio Galán Carvajal in 1911 and listed under the PEPRI heritage framework, the building occupies a prominent corner on Praza de San Andrés, with three public façades that speak to its long civic role as a commercial and urban landmark.
Our approach begins with a thorough understanding of the existing fabric: its composition, history of transformations, structure, services and construction, before defining the scope of intervention. The intention is to preserve and celebrate the building’s architectural character whilst exploring the boundaries in terms of improved sustainability and energy performance for its renovation.
The project is being designed as a flexible spatial framework that can accommodate a range of uses over a long period of time, with an open programme that restores the building’s relationship with the square and the public life of the city.
View of the entrance on Plaza San Andrés
Elevation drawing of the Plaza San Andrés facade
Elevation drawing of Rúa Álvaro Cebreiro facade
Elevation drawing of the Rúa Arco facade
View from Plaza San Andrés
View of the Rúa Arco facade
Detail of the first floor balcony
Detail of the attic volume
Credits:
Project: La Base
Location: A Coruña, Spain
Client: Brodee
Year: 2026-ongoing
Architect: Estar, Aurora Armental & Stefano Ciurlo
Technical architect: Mónica Balado
Energy consultants: INOUS
Structural consultant: CK Estructuras
Public consultation: Deloga
Building survey: Geobim
Communication: Vandal Studio
Photography: Andrés Fraga