Project

Congress Center Elche

- Elche, Spain

A regenerative architectural vision for Elche, integrating urban, social, and environmental elements.

Modern geometric building with textured facade, palm trees, and cobblestone plaza.

A modern, geometric building with a textured facade, surrounded by palm trees and a cobblestone plaza. People are walking and gathering around the building, which features large windows and a series of protruding volumes.

Story

Congress Center Elche

A regenerative architectural vision for Elche

Elche, a city steeped in history and tradition, serves as the backdrop for the Congress Center, designed by TALLER HECTOR BARROSO. This project embodies a commitment to urban integration, environmental and social regeneration, and a distinctive architectural identity rooted in the local context.

The building is conceived as a solid yet permeable volume, crafted from warm-toned concrete and brickwork. These materials evoke a sense of earth and time, while intentional fractures in the structure create openings that invite light, air, and the city into the building's core. The volumetric scale is meticulously calibrated to respect both the urban and natural surroundings, engaging in a dialogue with the height of the palm trees and the horizontality of the landscape.

Design Highlights

  • Solid yet permeable architectural form

  • Use of warm-toned concrete and brickwork

  • Integration with the urban and natural context

  • Openings that allow for natural light and ventilation

Key Facts

Feature Description
Location Elche, Alicante, Spain
Architect TALLER HECTOR BARROSO
Materials Warm-toned concrete, brickwork
Status Competition
Year 2025

This project is a significant contribution to contemporary architecture, offering a serene presence that harmonizes with its environment while fostering a regenerative urban future.

Technical summary

Updated 2/6/2026

Finishes

  • Facade: Textured facade with warm-toned concrete and brickwork.

Materials

  • Concrete — Structural and facade elements.
  • Brick — Facade elements.
  • Wood — Interior elements such as seating and tables.

Construction / Systems

  • Structural System: Solid yet permeable volume using concrete and brickwork.

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: warm tones, green, red
  • Lighting: Natural light penetration through large windows and open spaces.

Images

Modern geometric building with textured facade, palm trees, and cobblestone plaza.
Modern building with textured facade next to a cobblestone plaza, surrounded by palm trees and people.
Modern building with large windows and palm trees, cobblestone street in foreground.
Interior of a modern concrete building with people sitting on steps and musicians performing.
Interior of a modern building with curved balconies, a red banner, and a ceiling light fixture.
Interior of a cafe with wooden decor, stepped seating, tables, and a bar, with large windows showing palm trees outside.
Interior of a theater with green seats and walls, red curtains on the stage, and a person on a ladder.
Monochrome architectural model with block-like structures and varying heights.
Monochromatic architectural model with rectangular and cubic volumes.
Monochrome architectural model of a complex building with rectangular and cubic forms.
Floor plan showing parking spaces and structural layout of an underground level.
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Floor plan of a building with surrounding landscape, showing interior layout and outdoor areas.
Floor plan of a building with surrounding landscape and pathways.
Floor plan of a building with surrounding palm trees and pathways.
Cross-section architectural drawing of a multi-level building with palm trees in the background.
Architectural section drawing of a building with multiple floors and landscaping elements.
Elevation drawing of a building with rectangular shapes and palm trees.
Axonometric drawing of a congress center with surrounding landscape.
Architectural sketch with annotations and arrows, showing design concepts.
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