WOOD & LAMINATE


hall, in which the continuity of the concrete wall behind the reception area is broken by an opening known as “Hodgkin’s Eye”. Visually striking in itself, this enables part of a large mural by local artist Teresa Ramón to be viewed. Here the timber provides a natural counterpoint to the simple and elegant lines of the reception desk, with the natural pattern and characteristic colour of this species beautifully highlighted.


The exterior of the building uses a horizontal division 2.80 metres from ground level to create a line which gives the impression of a building divided into two: a section belonging to the ground and a section belonging to the sky. The first is robust and rough, the second is a smooth glazed ceramic surface with alabaster incrustations. Back lighting at night effectively replaces the


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voluminous form of the building with hundreds of twinkling lights, framed by the lights of the city. During the day the shiny ceramic surface reflects its surroundings, offering different perspectives depending on the angle from which it is viewed. This works to create a ‘trompe l’oeil’ effect, unifying a building which is divided internally.


This is the most important project undertaken by the Huesca Council in recent years. Architects Rafael Beneytez and Pedro Lafuente have created a magical illusion of a building - both inside and outside - using a combination of materials which work together to create something unique and entirely appropriate for the people of Huesca.


The American white oak wood was supplied by the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), who concentrates its efforts on products architects, specifiers, products, and sources of supply.


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