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Extension of the Technology-Based Business Center (CEBT)

- León, Spain

The CEBT extension in León by VIRA arquitectura redefines workspace dynamics with its compact, detached form, light-filled courtyards, and bioclimatic design.

Modern building with glass windows, metal panels, and sunshades, featuring columns and a tree.

A modern building exterior with large vertical glass windows, sleek metal panels, and textile sunshades. The structure features a row of tall columns and a small tree in the foreground.

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Extension of the Technology-Based Business Center (CEBT)

Reimagining Workspace Dynamics in León The Extension of the Technology-Based Business Center (CEBT) in León, designed by VIRA arquitectura, is a testament to the evolving needs of modern workspaces. This compact, detached building, known locally as the “Red Building,” is strategically positioned parallel to its predecessor, creating a dynamic visual and functional dialogue. The building's rectangular form is punctuated by two light-filled courtyards, enhancing the spatial experience with natural illumination and greenery. The ground floor hosts a reception area, cafeteria, and office zone, all connected by a striking metallic helical staircase. This level is characterized by a double-height space that visually connects the floors, with the first courtyard serving as a verdant backdrop. A north-facing ramp with large double-height windows creates a rhythm of solids and voids, guiding visitors to a multifunctional hall designed for diverse configurations. This hall, flanked by the second courtyard, opens to the street with a large glass window, protected by a porch. On the first floor, the design is less dense, featuring a training room, relaxation area, locker zone, and a coworking space illuminated by a translucent vaulted skylight. This skylight, with fiberglass insulation, ensures uniform, glare-free lighting, ideal for computer work. The building's material palette combines slender glass openings, smooth aluminum composite panels, and unique brickwork that evokes a pixelated texture, reflecting the building's technological purpose. The south facade is equipped with textile sunshades for solar control, while the roof offers an outdoor lounge area for relaxation, shielded by awnings. The building's simple yet effective organization addresses user demands with a focus on energy efficiency and bioclimatic behavior, ensuring user comfort through light, vegetation, and visual interconnection.

Design Highlights

Compact, detached building with two light-filled courtyards Double-height spaces with a metallic helical staircase Multifunctional hall with tiered seating and large glass windows Translucent vaulted skylight for uniform lighting in coworking area Unique brick facade with pixelated texture and textile sunshades

Key Facts

Feature Description
Architect VIRA arquitectura
Location León, Spain
Year 2026
Status Built
Programs Office, Coworking, Training, Relaxation

Technical summary

Updated 3/8/2026

Finishes

  • Facade: The facade features a combination of slender vertical glass openings, smooth aluminum composite panels, and unique brick with vertical perforations creating a self-ventilated facade.
  • Interior: Interior spaces feature light-colored flooring, wooden wall panels, and recessed ceiling lights.

Materials

  • Glass — Used extensively in windows and facades for transparency and natural lighting.
  • Metal — Used in the helical staircase and facade panels.
  • Brick — Used in the facade with a unique design for ventilation and texture.
  • Wood — Used in interior wall panels and staircase steps.

Construction / Systems

  • Structural Frame: The building features a structural frame that increases the scale and provides a tripartite composition.

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: dark, light, orange
  • Lighting: Natural lighting through large glass windows and a translucent vaulted skylight.

Images

Modern building with glass windows, metal panels, and sunshades, featuring columns and a tree.
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Exterior view of a modern building with grid-patterned tiles and large glass windows, labeled 'CEBT'.
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Modern building with dark brick facade and large glass windows, labeled 'CEBT'.
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Modern building with glass windows and grid facade illuminated at night.
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Interior of a modern building with a metallic spiral staircase and large glass windows.
Interior of a modern building with a spiral staircase and large windows.
Interior of a building featuring a wooden wall, metal helical staircase, and glass windows with a view of a courtyard with plants.
Interior room with large windows, two chairs, a table, and a spiral staircase outside.
Interior with spiral staircase visible through glass windows, two black chairs, a round table, and a floor lamp.
Interior space with large windows, black chairs, a round table, and a spiral staircase.
Conference room with black chairs, large window showing spiral staircase, dark ceiling, and wood paneling.
Helical staircase with wooden steps and metal railing.
Top view of a spiral staircase with metal railing and wooden steps on a tiled floor.
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Close-up of a helical staircase with dark railing and wooden steps.
Interior view of a modern hallway with white walls, tiled floor, and recessed lighting.
Interior hallway with light flooring, black tiled accent wall, and recessed lighting.
Interior space with orange chairs, wooden wall niche, vaulted skylight ceiling, and potted plants.
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Interior of an office with colorful chairs, plants, and a vaulted skylight.
Interior space with orange chair, ottoman, white table, black lamp, potted plants, wooden niche with framed picture, and vaulted skylight.
Interior space with orange chair, ottoman, small table, wooden wall, and vaulted skylight.
Floor plan showing a building layout with rooms, seating, and a spiral staircase.
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Floor plan of a building's roof level showing a helical staircase and seating areas.
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Section drawing of a multi-level building showing interior spaces and structural details.

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