Timber Assembly to Start in September on Andorra's New Elderly Apartments Complex
Progress on the 54-unit serviced apartments project in Sant Julià de Lòria remains on track. The development features innovative architecture blending concrete bases with timber upper structures for optimal natural light.
Key Points
- Construction began April 10 after site prep from late May 2023 to mid-February 2024, including demolition and ground stabilization.
- Timber structure installation starts September 1 on first of three blocks once concrete base is done; project on track.
- Innovative design features half-curved roofs, large openings, south-facing balconies; 54 units of 50 sqm with 1-2 bedrooms.
- 18M euro public-private funded; Laurus Foundation to manage with day centre, operations start early 2028.
Construction of the Laurus building, a 54-unit serviced apartments complex for elderly residents in Sant Julià de Lòria, is advancing on schedule and expected to finish before 2028.
Work began on 10 April after excavation and site preparation that started in late May last year and continued until mid-February this year. This phase involved demolishing a previous structure, supporting walls, and stabilising the ground. João Pinto, Locubsa's site manager, confirmed to Diari d'Andorra that timber structure installation will start on 1 September, once the concrete base is complete. The initial focus will be on the first of three blocks, with work then extending to the others. The project remains on track with no delays.
Pinto described the development as uniquely innovative in the parish's architectural landscape, featuring two half-curved roofs and large openings for ample natural light. All units include south-facing balconies to boost brightness, spaciousness, and efficient use of space. Each apartment offers one or two bedrooms across about 50 square metres.
The structure mixes concrete for the ground and first floors, stairwells, and lift cores with timber for upper slabs, balconies, and framing. The Laurus Foundation, a private entity, will manage the facility, which also includes a day centre. It comprises Sant Julià de Lòria council, the Andorran government, heirs of Climent Riera i Cusí, Montserrat Marfany, and María Duró, plus the Reig Foundation, Bomosa Foundation, and Red Cross.
Funded through public-private collaboration at a total cost of 18 million euros, the project has support from the council, government, and private contributors. Operations are slated to begin early in 2028.
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