Casa de las Flores, Rationalist building in Chamberí, Madrid, Spain.
Casa de las Flores is a rationalist residential building in Chamberí featuring two parallel blocks connected by staircases and extending across five stories. The complex contains approximately 288 apartments arranged around three landscaped courtyards distributed throughout its structure.
Architect Secundino Zuazo designed and completed this residential complex in 1931 during a period of significant political change in Spain. The project represented a new approach to modern urban housing that aligned with contemporary architectural thinking.
The name comes from the abundant flower boxes adorning the balconies, a feature that residents have maintained as part of their daily life. This emphasis on gardens and plants reflects how the design encourages connection with nature in an urban setting.
The building is located in the Gaztambide neighborhood of Chamberí and maintains its original residential function with architectural elements visible from the street level. Visitors can best appreciate the design by walking around the exterior and observing the plantings along the facade.
The flower boxes on the balconies gave the building its name and stand out as a distinctive feature when walking past. This simple yet effective touch combines the rational design approach with a warm, green living environment.
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