新大楼建在旧有市场所在的地块上，其梯形基座联结了后方的实体隔墙以及另外三个立面，透过建筑最矮的立面可以俯瞰哥伦布广场以及伫立在广场中央标志性的伊斯兰中世纪塔楼。新建筑包括一个新市集、一个高品质的商业区、超市，以及一个提供社区和庆典活动的市民活动中心。

▼项目概览，overview

The new building has been built on the plot where the old market was placed. A trapezoidal base construction, attached to a separating wall, with three facades, locates the shortest façade where it overlooks the Columbus Square, which consists of the Islamic medieval tower that is the symbol and image of the city. The program for the new building includes a construction of the new market, a high quality commercial area and a supermarket, and as well as a large civic center, a public space for community activities and celebrations.

▼建筑外观，exterior view

这种将空间并置的混合方式，让人联想到意大利文艺复兴时期伟大建筑类型，包括位于市集上方的公共大厅，以及可以从外部直接进入的容量巨大的公共空间。新建筑将当前的外墙立面向后收缩并与相邻建筑对齐，以便让出正前方的广场空间。以此，它强调并突出了广场的主要主角——塔楼。在历史中心内建造一座当代建筑，使之与既有的建筑环境相融合，同时强调了城市中物质和历史连续性之间的关系。

▼可从外部直接进入的容量巨大的公共空间，a public space of great capacity with direct access from outside

▼建筑与相邻建筑对齐，the facade is aligned with adjacent buildings

▼楼梯，staircase

This hybridization approach and in particular the juxtaposition of spaces that evoke the typological model of the great Italian Renaissance buildings, which consists of a large communal hall over the market, a public space of great capacity with direct access from outside. The new project proposes to set back the current line of facade towards the square, where it is aligned with adjacent buildings. In this way it emphasizes and highlights the presence of the main protagonist of the square – the Tower. At the same time, it provides a contemporary building inside of its historic centre, getting a harmonious assembly with the pre-existent build environment, with an emphasis on the relationship between the physical and historical continuity in the city.

▼新市集，new market

▼从市集看入口，view from market to entrance

建筑的功能与空间组织十分简单：垂直交通和服务设备都设置在独立隔墙之内，大厅平行于直通广场的塞万提斯步行街，从那里也可以很容易地进入市集。通过这种方式，大厅与电梯和楼梯组之间互相连接，进一步强化了建筑的整体性。这是一个流动的、垂直的、连续的空间，在每个楼层上皆可实现其不同功能；而滑动门则将该区域分隔开来，使之成为一个更加亲和、更具代表性的空间。

The functional and spatial organization of the building is simple: all the elements of vertical communication and services are attached to the separating wall, locating the main hall in parallel to Cervantes Street, a pedestrian street which lays down to the square, from where, of course, the market is accessible as well. In this way, the hall is connected with mechanical and fixed staircases that enhance the integration of all the buildings floors. It is a fluid, vertical and continuous space with the service of the different functions, which will take place in each level when they are implemented. The way around, a system of sliding doors will isolate that area, so it becomes a more courtly and representative space.

▼一个流动的、垂直的、连续的空间，a fluid, vertical and continuous space

来访者可通过电梯和楼梯直接进入多功能大厅所在的楼层，从那里可以观赏到广场和塔楼的景色。自然采光在该空间内占有相当重要的地位。结构设计和灯光布置旨在满足房间内的社交功能及庆典活动等需求，而朝北的大型天窗则是大跨距的网壳结构的一部分。

The large multi-purpose room, which can be subdivided into two areas, overlooks the square through a large covered terrace. The position of the staircases, mechanical and fixed, provides an access to the level of the multi-purpose room where a magnificent view on the Tower and the square can be seen. Natural lighting is the protagonist of this ample open space. Light and structure are designed to meet the precise requirements of this room for social activities and celebrations. Indeed, large skylights facing to north are the parts of a reticulated structure of large spans.

▼自然采光充足，natural lighting is the protagonist of the space

▼天窗，large skylights

通过立面进行日晒控制和视野调控，以保护室内的各项活动及功能正常运行，同时保证与邻近环境的相互协调。为了获取景观、减少阳光直射，金属格栅作为重要的立面元素，借鉴了当地的传统工法。当地房屋的格栅和窗台装饰着精致优雅的银色图案，而漂亮的瓷砖贴满门框。这些元素和材料将在新的建筑中以当代的方式和视角加以呈现及诠释，并与哥伦布广场四周的公共空间和历史环境达到彻底地融合和完美的平衡。

▼金属格栅立面，the grills

The solar and view control through the facades are fundamental in the building due to the various functions that take place inside and the proximity of residential constructions in its close surroundings. The use of metal lattices as an essential element of facades, in order to filter the views and minimize the direct sunlight, takes its reference from the local tradition. The grills and ledges of the local houses draw a subtle and elegant calligraphy of silver. In addition the beautiful tiles decorate their doorjambs. These elements and materials will be present and interpret in a contemporary perspective in our building; thus allow a proper and harmonious integration of the historic surroundings of the Columbus Square.

▼草图，sketch

▼场地平面，site plan

▼底层平面，ground floor plan

▼二层平面，second floor plan

▼三层平面，third floor plan

▼立面图，sections

Project: 2007-2009 Construction: 2013-2015 Architect: Guillermo Vázquez Consuegra Technical Architect: Marcos Vázquez Consuegra Collaborators: Davide Olivieri (Coordinator) Alvaro Luna, Chiara Valeriani, Pedro Hébil, Kathia González, Caterina Rebelo, Martin Kurmann, e Ignacio González (Technical Architect) Dirección de Obra: Guillermo Vázquez Consuegra, Marcos Vázquez Consuegra y Urbinsa e Ignacio Belenguer Estructure: Edartec Consultores Facilities: Insur JG Construction Surface: 6.940 m2 Promoter: Ayuntamiento de Torrent y Generalitat Valenciana (Conselleria de Infraestructuras, Territorio y Medio Ambiente) Constructor: Dragados S.A y Edificaciones Ferrando S.A