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EL CABANYAL COMMUNITY LIBRARY

An extension of the homes of El Cabanyal, Valencia.  

A library that comprises of a space where people learn, a space where people meet and a place where books live. A space for gathering is created on the streets of El Cabanyal. It acts as an extension of the home as well as a creative hub for the old fishing community in Valencia. 

Since the 1970s, the locals of El Cabanyal have been battling against gentrification which led to an increase in civil unrest, violence and degradation of infrastructure. In 2016, Joan Ribó was elected as mayor and began to increase funding for cultural initiatives and public services: Teatre El Musical serves as an example of this increased funding. 

Year 2 Semester 2 Individual Project 

Achieved Grade: 65

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INSIDE AND OUTSIDE

DERIVÉ, VALENCIA

FABRIC OF EL CABANYAL

SKETCHING EL CABANYAL

SITE MODEL

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

ELEVATION

SECTION THROUGH EAST FACADE

SECTION THROUGH SPACE WHERE BOOKS LIVE

LOOKING TOWARDS THE SPACE TO LEARN 

LOOKING TOWARDS THE SPACE TO MEET

DOORS OF EL CABANYAL

LOOKING INSIDE AND OUT 

© 2021 by Olivia Baylis.

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