SNOB Architects Designs Contemporary Office Building in Barcelona's El Raval District

"Located in Barcelona's El Raval district, the Futuristic Office Building by SNOB Architects introduces a contemporary office program within a consolidated and historically layered urban environment. Designed by the Lisbon-based practice and scheduled for completion around 2026, the project comprises approximately 12,000 square meters of gross built area. The building's height, massing, and proportions are calibrated in response to the surrounding fabric, reflecting the scale of adjacent structures while establishing a contemporary architectural language."

"Vehicular parking is located entirely underground, reducing traffic and service functions at street level and supporting pedestrian movement in an area defined by narrow streets and high daily activity. This decision preserves continuity within the public realm and limits physical barriers between the building and its surroundings. Access points are organized to maintain permeability and clarity, allowing the building to participate in the existing urban network."

The Futuristic Office Building in Barcelona’s El Raval offers approximately 12,000 square meters of gross floor area and is scheduled for completion around 2026. Height, massing, and proportions are calibrated to the surrounding fabric to reflect adjacent scales while introducing a contemporary architectural language. Vehicular parking is located entirely underground to reduce street-level traffic and service functions, preserve public realm continuity, and support pedestrian movement through narrow, active streets. Ground-level access points maintain permeability and clarity within the urban network. The façade pairs extensive glazing with a secondary layer of white, curved slats that provide solar shading, daylight control, and visual rhythm, supplemented by integrated planting.

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