Reg.Nr. HA-2017/ES/11

Roof for the ruins of the Monastery of San Juan in Burgos

The Monastery of San Juan in Burgos (Spain) was raised in the 11th century, nowadays landmark for the pilgrims taking up the route of the Way of Saint James. A new roof for architectural remains that still exist today takes the shape of a large folded plane that evokes and takes ...
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Project details

Title:Roof for the ruins of the Monastery of San Juan in Burgos
Entr. year: 2017
Result:Grand Prix
Country: Spain
Town: Burgos
Category type: building conservation
Building type/ Project type: Religious building/memorial
Former use:Monastery
Actual use:Open-air garden square used to host various events and celebrations
Built: 11th century
Architect / Proj.leader: BSA Consult
The Jury's citation: “This project has presented an innovative approach to reusing and repurposing an important ruin and it has revitalised the space for use by the wider community through the Museum’s public and private events”. “This high-quality work is of an elegant design and does not in any way attempt to replicate anything which has come before. The solution is non-invasive yet offers effective protection of the natural condition of the ruin. The intervention is completely discernible from the old fabric and is totally reversible, an important factor to always consider in making new additions to ancient ruins”.
Web, Links:

bsaconsult.com/proyecto/cubierta-monasterio-de-san-juan-burgos/

Description:
The Monastery of San Juan in Burgos (Spain) was raised in the 11th century, nowadays landmark for the pilgrims taking up the route of the Way of Saint James. A new roof for architectural remains that still exist today takes the shape of a large folded plane that evokes and takes us from its essence to the ecclesiastical typology of the three-nave temple that originally existed. This set of plans, blending the contemporary vision with the respect for the remains of the church, seems to "float" above the ruin as an independent structure keeping the perception of architectural remains unaltered. With this new cover, besides ensuring the consolidation and protection of the architectural remains, the city of Burgos will have a new multipurpose and cultural exchange space of 1.300m² for the organization of different activities.