Project

La Teixonera Civic Centre

- Barcelona, Spain

The transformation of the Bòbila de la Teixonera into a civic centre preserves its architectural heritage while enhancing community engagement.

Brick building with modern extension and people walking nearby.

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

Story

La Teixonera Civic Centre

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

Updated 3/15/2026

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

Images

Brick building with modern extension and people walking nearby.
Two-story building with brick facade, arched doorways, and large windows. People are sitting outside and walking by.
Interior of a room with large windows, people interacting, and plants near the windows.
Interior of a hall with brick walls and wooden ceiling, people interacting, potted plants, and colorful decorations.
Children sitting in a circle inside a room with posters on the walls.
Brick building with large windows, people outside, greenery on facade.
Interior room with wooden ceilings, large windows, and people engaging in activities like reading and dancing.
Brick-walled room with vaulted ceiling, central table with pottery, two people working, shelves with pottery, and posters on walls.
Person walking in a narrow brick corridor with arched ceilings.
Man and child in a brick-walled room with vaulted ceiling, observing a large black and white photograph.
Site plan with a rectangular building in the center and surrounding urban layout.
Floor plan of a building with a central corridor and multiple rooms on either side.
Architectural floor plan showing a building layout with various rooms and an outdoor space.
Section drawing of a two-story building with interior spaces and human figures.
Section drawing of a two-story building with interior spaces and outdoor area with trees and people.
Section drawing of a building showing interior spaces and structural elements with annotations.

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