Urban Transformation: A Modular Community Center on the Coast
Collaboration with the Marbella City Council for an adaptable and resilient public infrastructure.
Juan López
Head of Public Infrastructure Projects, Marbella City Council
The Challenge
We needed a multipurpose center for an expanding neighborhood, with a very tight execution deadline and in an area with strict coastal regulations. Traditional construction methods were not viable.
Mersin House's Solution
They proposed a scalable modular design, with prefabricated units of high resistance to salinity. The planning allowed for construction in 40% less time, with minimal impact on the local community.
Key Results and Learnings
- Future flexibility: The design allows for adding or reconfiguring modules as demographic needs change, a revolutionary concept for public administration.
- Integrated sustainability: The rainwater management system and cross natural ventilation, designed by their team, reduce operational costs by 25%.
- Proven resilience: After its first year, the structure has perfectly withstood the easterly storms, validating the material analysis for coastal environments.
"Mersin House didn't just deliver a building; they delivered a methodology. Their focus on modular urban planning has given us a replicable model for future public facility developments, optimizing both budget and urban space."