Cultural and Sports Center

25 Architecture terms

Administrative area
Its general purpose is to lead administrative management.
Example: cafeteria, and drug store; second level for optics, consultation area and operating rooms; second level for managemen.
es: Área administrativa.
Aworkshop roms
Spacious room destined to be a recreation center.
Example: Part of the social life of the city is carried on in its rooms.
es: Salones de talleres
Central courtyards
It is usually created as an articulating element of the house, it becomes the center of it, since everything revolves around it.
Example: The interior has been designed with central courtyards that enhance the sensation of luminousness and spaciousness.
es: Patios centrales.
Columns.
A column is a vertical architectural element that normally has structural functions, although it can also be chosen for decorative purposes.
es: Columnas
Comfortable
That produces material well-being and rest
Example: It is designed with a 55% floor, which makes the animals' stay more comfortable.
es: Confortable
Construction Sistem
It is a set of elements, materials, techniques, tools, procedures and equipment that are characteristic for a particular type of building.
Example: For these reasons, a decision to opt for tunnel forming is not so much a price decision as a decision in favour of a particular system.
es: Sistema Constructivo
Contrast
Noticeable opposition or difference between disparate elements to produce a dynamic effect in the artistic composition.
Example: We have tested the colours we use in the design for contrast.
es: Contraste
Cultural Center
The place in a community destined to maintain activities that promote culture among its inhabitants.
Example: Nowadays it is a cultural centre and exhibition hall.
es: Centro cultural
Identity
set of own characteristics
Example: Nowadays it is a cultural centre and exhibition hall.
es: Identidad
Light Colors
that does not have too much dye load
Example: The façade will be decorated with light-coloured tiles, and the view of historic Wawel Hill will not be blocked
es: Colores claros
Main acces
They are implemented to have control of all personnel who travel in a public or private space, ensuring the passage of people who have free transit and restricting the passage of unauthorized people in specific areas.
Example: There is also a separate underpass to give pedestrians access to the recreational area of El Coto de la Isleta.
es: Acceso peatonal.
Natural lighting
Natural light is known mainly as the light that comes from the sun or from some organism that produces its own light.
Example: number of open terraces allowing people to work whenever possible with natural light while being shielded from curious eyes
es: Luz natural
Natural Ventilatior
It is the technique by which outside air is allowed into a building by natural means
Example: Being the third bedroom its location is very good because it has a formidable natural ventilation
es: Ventilación Natural
Predominant vegetation
It is the cover of plants that grow spontaneously on a soil surface or in an aquatic environment
Example: All rooms open to a central courtyard adorned with artful decoration and lush vegetation.
es: Vegetación predominante
Roads
Conditioning of public roads
Example: The curb-front and access road system used for drop-off and pick-up of passengers in the terminal area was not built for today's level of traffic.
es: Vialidades
Showroom
Space for the exhibition of heritage assets.
Example: The USM Showroom is a meeting place, a communication platform and a place of inspiration.
es: Sala de exposiciones
Sidewalks
Conditioning of public roads
Example: Clear snow, ice, and leaves from steps and sidewalks.
es: Banquetas
small square
Small square that is usually part of parks and avenues.
Example: This small square has a high concentration of terraced bars and wonderful restaurants serving Haro's most typical dishes.
es: Plazoleta
Steel girders.
Example: They are made in order to contain and sustain weights and pressures and also tension and flexion.
es: Vigas de acero
Structural sistema
A structural system is the physical model or body that serves as a framework for structural elements and that reflects a way of working.
Example: The structural system must be designed in such a way that its detailing is proportional to the protection objective chosen for the structure.
es: Sistema estructural
Sustainable Desing
It is a way of conceiving architectural design in a sustainable way, seeking to optimize natural resources and building systems.
Example: We are using the principles of sustainable design to bring innovative products to market-ones that offer not only superior
es: Diseño Sustentable
Textures
It is the external and superficial appearance of the structure of the materials, objects and things that surround us.
Example: The way around it is a natural trail, rock walls full of textures and colors.
es: Texturas
Urban context
The external environment that surrounds the work to be created or remodeled and is originated by the culture and the surrounding nature.
Example: Rainwater systems need a lot of storage space, and large storage areas are often not feasible in an urban context.
es: Contexto urbano
Urban furniture
It is the set of objects and pieces of equipment installed on public roads for various purposes.
Example: Private area with a social club, swimming pools, gardens and urban furniture.
es: Mobiliario urbano
Vehicle Access
A car entrance control.
Example: direct vehicular access from the field to the beach.
es: Acceso vehicular.