Peris+Toral's Social Atrium: 54 Social Housing Units in Besòs
In 2022, the architectural firm Peris+Toral.arquitectes finalized the Social Atrium, a social housing initiative situated in Besòs, Spain. This development consists of 54 rental units designated for social housing, a public facility on the ground level, and a parking garage designed for natural ventilation. The building's layout features four units per landing across six floors, while the lower four levels accommodate eight units each along a central corridor. Spanning 6,140 square meters, the project was led by architects Marta Peris, José Toral, and Jaime Pastor, with contributions from a team including Miguel Bernat and Ana Espinosa. Environmental sustainability was advised by Societat Orgànica, and construction was overseen by March-Rius Arquitectes Tècnics. The project was photographed by José Hevia and highlighted on ArchDaily, curated by Valentina Díaz.
Key facts
- Social Atrium includes 54 social rental housing units.
- The project is located in Besòs, Spain.
- Completed in 2022.
- Total area is 6,140 m².
- Lead architects: Marta Peris, José Toral, Jaime Pastor.
- Ground floor includes a public facility and a naturally ventilated parking garage.
- Building massing: four units per landing across six tower floors; first four levels have eight units per floor along a central walkway.
- Photographs by José Hevia.
Entities
Artists
- Marta Peris
- José Toral
- Jaime Pastor
- Miguel Bernat
- Ana Espinosa
- Izaskun González
- Maria Megías
- Guillem Pascual
- Cristina Porta
- Albert Sagrera
- Luca Volpi
- Joan March
- Jaume Pastor L3J
- Valentina Díaz
- José Hevia
Institutions
- Peris+Toral.arquitectes
- Societat Orgànica
- March-Rius Arquitectes Tècnics
- Jaume Pastor L3J
- AISLUX Catalunya S.A.
- ALUMINIOS CORTIZO S.A
- ARREGUI
- GLS Prefabricados
- GRADHERMETIC
- Mago Urban
- PIERA Ecocerámica
- Prefabricats ARUMI
- Uni2
- ArchDaily
Locations
- Besòs
- Spain
- Barcelona