Bluespace Santurtzi

Site: Santurce, Vizcaya
Project: 2022
Construction: 2024-2025

In the municipality of Santurtzi, the innovative Bluespace Santurtzi project is located, a building designed to house self-storage operations. This modern complex is made up of a series of mini-warehouses, known as “boxes,” with different floor areas and dimensions, adapting to the specific needs of each user. In addition, the building has a loading and unloading area strategically located in the parking lot, greatly facilitating the entry and exit of goods, ensuring comfort and efficiency.

The renovation of the original industrial building was carried out by the Angulo Arquitectura studio on an irregularly shaped site with a downward slope in a northeast-southwest direction. This land, which covers an area of approximately 9,546.69 m², has both pedestrian and vehicle access, all paved, making it an optimal space for vehicle and pedestrian traffic. This accessibility is key to the center’s operation, as it allows for smooth logistics for users who come to store or retrieve their belongings. It’s worth noting that, in addition to the renovated main building, the site housed a series of auxiliary buildings that were demolished as part of the renovation process.

Before the renovation, the building’s architectural profile consisted of a ground, first, second, and third floor. Following the architectural intervention, a fourth floor was added, which involved the demolition of the existing truss roof and the construction of a new deck-style roof, more suited to the building’s new needs. A composite floor was also built on the first floor, expanding the usable storage area. On the ground floor, the structure was partially demolished to create a parallel alignment with the adjacent avenue, thus improving the building’s urban integration.

The renovation of the premises involved a comprehensive redistribution of the interior space, with the aim of creating open, functional, and well-lit areas. These spaces have been organized into individual mini-warehouses, always respecting the maximum evacuation distances required by current regulations.

In addition, a complete overhaul of the facilities has been carried out, including the sanitation system, waterproofing of the exterior areas, the supporting structure, the plumbing system, and the fire protection system. Safety and security features have been incorporated, the façade has been renovated to improve the building’s aesthetics and energy efficiency, and an outdoor parking area has been created. The residual spaces have also been landscaped, contributing to the improvement of the urban environment.

As part of the renovation, the ground floor has been designated for sports use, specifically for a gym, which will have its own parking space. This use is intended to complement the main self-storage activity, offering users a more complete experience. In addition, a commercial use is planned, linked to access control and the sale of storage-related products, such as boxes, padlocks, shelving, and other utensils. The loading and unloading area will have capacity for three parking spaces, thus facilitating access for transport vehicles.

The mini-warehouses, or “boxes,” are designed to store personal belongings, provided they are not hazardous, flammable, toxic, or harmful materials, or any substances requiring special storage conditions. Each box is constructed with sandwich sheet metal panels and has a lockable door for exclusive customer access. If required by the competent authorities, these spaces can be opened for the relevant inspections, thus ensuring compliance with regulations and the safety of all users.

The adaptation of the premises has involved a comprehensive redistribution of the interior space, with the aim of creating open, functional and well-lit areas