Can Cots

Can Cots

Photo: Cervoldenlloc / Wikimedia Commons , CC BY-SA 3.0 , resized

Can Cots is a rationalist architectural building in El Masnou, showcasing a study of geometric forms and functional design.

Can Cots is an isolated building in the municipality of Masnou, included in the Inventari del Patrimoni Arquitectònic de Catalunya. Designed in a rationalist or functional style, the building's exterior is the projection of the interior space.

All ornamental elements and added complements to the pure constructive forms have been suppressed. The design features smooth surfaces, straight vertical and horizontal lines, and derived curves. The facade disappears as the building transforms into a game of volumes and geometric forms.

It is a rectangular building surrounded on all four sides, featuring the addition of various volumes with a flat roof and tube railings. The simple lines and openings emphasize the horizontality of the structure.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

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