Brick building with modern extension and people walking nearby.

A brick building with a modern extension and people walking nearby.

A two-story building with a brick facade and large windows. The ground floor features arched doorways and is covered with climbing plants. People are sitting at tables outside, and others are walking by. The upper floor has a series of vertical wooden beams and is occupied by people engaging in various activities.
Interior view of a spacious room with large windows, featuring people interacting and plants placed near the windows.
Interior view of a spacious hall with brick walls and wooden ceiling, featuring people engaged in various activities. The space includes potted plants, seating areas, and colorful decorations.
A group of children sitting in a circle on the floor inside a room with posters on the walls.
A brick building with large windows and a sloped roof. People are gathered outside, some sitting at tables, others walking or standing. The building has greenery climbing up its facade.
A spacious interior room with wooden ceilings and large windows, featuring people engaging in various activities such as reading, dancing, and exercising. The room is well-lit with natural light and has curtains, a potted plant, and colorful bunting decorations.
Interior view of a brick-walled room with a vaulted ceiling, featuring a central table with pottery items and two people working. Shelves with pottery line the walls, and posters are visible.
A person walking through a narrow brick corridor with arched ceilings.
A man and a child stand in a brick-walled room with a vaulted ceiling, looking at a large black and white photograph leaning against the wall.
Architectural site plan showing a rectangular building layout with surrounding structures.
Architectural floor plan of a rectangular building with multiple rooms and a central corridor.
Floor plan of a building with multiple rooms and an outdoor area.
Architectural section drawing of a two-story building with detailed interior spaces, including rooms, corridors, and stairs. The drawing shows human figures for scale and trees in the background.
Architectural section drawing of a building with two floors, showing interior spaces and surrounding outdoor area with trees and people.
Architectural section drawing of a building with detailed annotations.

Story

Preserving Heritage, Enriching Community The La Teixonera Civic Centre project, led by HARQUITECTES, revitalizes the historic Bòbila de la Teixonera, a former brick factory dating back to 1906, into a vibrant cultural and civic hub. This transformation invigorates the social and cultural fabric of the Barcelona neighborhood. The building's rectangular plan, covering 780 m², features two floors. The ground floor is reimagined with ten 25 m² rooms for shared community use, linked by a central corridor. The first floor, currently an open-plan space, will host a spacious 370 m² hall with a large window and porch, alongside rehearsal studios and a multipurpose room. The project spans a total of 1,623 m², utilizing the structure's thermal inertia and integrating high energy efficiency and passive bioclimatic systems. Externally, a 280 m² area will be developed to enhance accessibility and create an inviting public space with street furniture and greenery, bridging Trueba Street and Adolf Marsillach Square.

## Design Highlights

Preservation of architectural heritage elements Creation of ten multipurpose rooms for community use Large hall with natural light and flexible spaces Integration of energy-efficient and bioclimatic systems Development of an inviting exterior public space

## Key Facts

Element Detail
Location Barcelona, Spain
Architect HARQUITECTES
Year 2026
Status Built
Area 1,623 m²
Investment €6.3 million

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • wall finish: Exposed brick walls
  • ceiling finish: Wooden ceilings

Materials

  • brick — Exterior and interior walls
  • wood — Ceilings and facade elements
  • glass — Windows

Construction / Systems

  • structural system: Utilizes existing thermal inertia and passive bioclimatic systems

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: brick red, natural wood tones
  • Lighting: Natural light through large windows

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