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The Palace of Montehermoso is located on the foundational grounds of the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz, coinciding with the heights of the medieval hill.

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The renovation project of the palace was done based on an initial hypothesis of shared entrances: it would hold both city technical offices and would allow cultural activity linked to the underground connection to the nearby Water Tank.

© César San Millán Agüera . Published on November 13, 2008.

Throughout the course of construction, the decision was made to use the palace only as a cultural centre.

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In any case, the intervention is articulated on the following points:

© César San Millán Agüera . Published on March 22, 2010.

-To conserve and clarify the original plan of the building from its last intervention.

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-To establish a physical connection from the building to the neighbouring water tank. In order to do so, a floor underneath the palace was dug. A ramp entrance was built and they were connected by an underground tunnel.

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-To create a second operational patio (stairs-lifts-services) next to the current cloister, freeing it of the presence of these elements.

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-To cover, though with overhead lighting, the mentioned cloister and operational pato.

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-To show articulations, links to different areas through the pieces that connect them: stairs, ramps, interior and exterior woodwork, level changes, walkways, service centres, etc., accentuating in them the presence of the new.

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