Before commencing construction, Gonzalez & Jacobson Architecture assesses the soil types of the site and the foundation requirements. This essential work, conducted both in the office and in the field, is crucial for understanding and evaluating the specific environmental conditions.

With prior studies on slope stabilisation and surface investigations, we can identify the factors that contribute to maintaining stability, including geological, geometric, hydrogeological, and geotechnical elements.

Such preliminary studies are necessary to determine the corrective or preventive measures needed to reinforce and enhance the equilibrium and stability of the structural elements.

A slope refers to the incline of a surface.

The architecture firm Gonzalez & Jacobson applies various criteria to select the most suitable solution, always considering the results from initial assessments. Each architectural project is unique, as are its characteristics and the interventions required for its site.

Some of the proposed solutions currently employed in slope stabilisation include geogrids, geotextiles, mechanical anchors, dynamic nets, concrete retaining walls, and micropile screens.

The attached images correspond to a stabilisation study of retaining walls on a site in Costa del Sol, Malaga, addressing significant elevation changes. The study encompasses slope stabilisation, reinforced concrete walls, micropile screens, and reinforced earth walls, providing a more ecological outcome for the project.