Reonda, approached from Pozu Santa Bárbara
Reonda, as seen from across the valley
Path leading to entrance
Visual relationship with headframe
Circular roof opening
Structure
Circular bench
Green roof detail
Site section
Axonometric view of the structure
Horizontal section view
Structure in plan view
Structure roof plan
Vertical section view
Construction principles
1:20 study model view
1:20 study model view
1:20 study model view
1:20 study model view
The project seeks to understand the history and complexity of the mining basins, working with the atmosphere of the Turón Valley and proposing an intervention that envisions a future arising from the diverse pasts of the site. A route is proposed, linking the various workspaces of the mine. Cleared of vegetation, this path leads to the former coal-loading platform, where a circular pavilion is built as a space for reflection and gathering. The timber structure, inspired by hoppers and pre-industrial constructions, is painted with black paint made from local coal. Its green roof, created with sod extracted from the site, merges with the landscape, connecting the pavilion to the valley. The reinterpretation of traditional references gives rise to a contemporary structure that is both abstract and poetic, encapsulating the layered narratives of the site.
Credits:
Project: Reonda
Location: Pozu Santa Bárbara, Asturias, Spain
Client: Principado de Asturias
Commission: 2024
Construction: 2024
Architect: Estar, Aurora Armental Ruiz & Stefano Ciurlo Walker
Collaborators: Morgane Garnier
Contractor: Proasur
Photography: Andrés Fraga