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Sant Narcis

by IGNASI BOSCH I REITG in Girona, Spain

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Historical Context and Design Principles

Sant Narcis is a historical residential neighborhood designed by Ignasi Bosch i Reitg.
The design was influenced by German Siedlung housing in Berlin, part of the building reforms movement aimed at establishing new hygienic social standards and creating affordable housing.
It is also influenced by the Garden City model.

Layout and Grids

The neighborhood features two types of grids:
The central area, with a semi-circular layout around the main public square and church, serves as the nucleus.
The surrounding residential streets follow an orthogonal pattern.

Housing Typologies

Designed with diverse housing typologies to encourage a heterogeneous population. The main types include:
Flats
Worker/artisan houses
Affluent houses
Most residences are low-rise single-family homes, with a few apartment blocks of 3-4 stories in between.

Green Spaces and Garden City Influence

In line with the Garden City model, the neighborhood includes abundant open green spaces intended to improve residents' well-being and bring in a rural setting in the neighborhood.
Each single-family home is provided with a front garden, and the narrow streets are lined with greenery.

Central Square and Architectural Features

The central porticoed square, Assumption Square, is located at the heart of the neighborhood.
Timbrel vaults, a common architectural element developed by Ignasi Bosch, are featured throughout. These lighter double curvature vaults made the buildings more economical due to reduced structural loads.

Location

Deep Dive

Explore the urban fabric of St. Narcís, Girona through an interactive Footpath.AI map, offering detailed insights into the neighborhood’s public space and infrastructure. This visualization highlights key urban elements, providing a data-driven perspective on walkability and accessibility; Urban Furniture – benches, lighting, and other public amenities; Tree Cover Percentage – distribution of greenery and shade coverage; Crossings & Connectivity – pedestrian crossings and safe routes

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