The VAND Perspective
This work was selected for its exceptional mastery of Meaningful Silence. It successfully balances human-centered functionality with a visual language that reduces noise and enhances clarity.
In an era of digital saturation, this project stands as a quiet rebellion; it does not compete for attention but commands it through precision and restraint. By stripping away the superfluous, the design invites a deeper engagement, proving that intentional absence can be the most profound presence.
The Creative Intent
The surroundings of the village of Riells are formed by the cliffs of Gallifa and the cliffs of BertÃ, a rugged and calcareous terrain with reddish soils. The proposal intends to recover the old town for the citizen in dialogue with the surrounding landscape.
Its historic centre around the church of Sant Vicenç and the cemetery, both from the eleventh century, is paved with solid reddish brick recalling the tonality of the land of the cliffs that surround the town, managing to integrate the final image into the natural landscape and achieving a unitary whole around the church. A single platform is proposed to improve accessibility and return public space to the citizen. A new hanging lighting recalls popular festivals and its past as a summer village.
The project recovers an occupied space by vehicles for the citizen, friendly and rested, which restores the quiet life of a village. Three collective objects define the square and achieve a comfortable space: the bench (the rest), the tree (the shade) and the fountain (the refreshment).
