Smart City – 22@

Discover Barcelona's sustainable city model with the eyes of an architect

Duration

2,5h – 3,5h (depending on group size)

Transport

By foot

Service

Experienced architect as a guide, reservations

Languages

German, Spanish, Catalan, English, French, Italian, Dutch

Max participants

25 pax/group

Tour Information

This tour takes you to Barcelona’s flagship project in its quest towards new urban, architectural and environmental identities, the 22@ Innovation District and Plaça de les Glòries.

The project involves an ambitious, large scale reconversion of a former industrial neighbourhood into a central technology and knowledge-driven cluster.

Experience an incursion into 22@, the innovation district that exhibits a unique urban transformation in Barcelona; where innovative and sustainable architecture converges with industrial heritage

The ongoing transformation of Plaça de las Glòries into a large park and much-needed green lung places great emphasis on sustainable development and the renaturation of the city.

After 20 years of development and especially in light of the Covid-19 crisis, the innovation district faces new challenges and evolves to deliver a more livable and inclusive environment.

Selection of projects included in the tour

Plaça de les Glòries | Agence Ter + Ana Coello de Llobet
Nou Mercat dels Encants | b720 Fermín Vázquez Arquitectos
Disseny Hub Barcelona | MBM Arquitectes
Torre Agbar | Jean Nouvel
Edifici Mediapro | Carlos Ferrater, Patrick Genard + Xavier Martí
UPF Campus de la Comunicació Poblenou | Josep Benedito + Ramon Valls. 2009
Media-TIC | Cloud 9 Enric Ruiz Geli
Can Framis – Fundació Vila Casas | BAAS Arquitectura Jordi Badia
Superilla del Poblenou

Who will be guiding you through the 22@ innovation district?

A local architect of Guiding Architects (The world’s largest network of architecture tour companies, established in 1996):

  • We deliver relevant, accurate and up-to-date information in a dynamic and entertaining way.
  • We design authentic, off-the-beaten-track experiences that strive to exceed your expectations.
  • We provide insightful reflection and inspirational views on the city that only passionate architects like us can convey.

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