Architects: Batlle I Roig Arquitectura, Barcelona
The proposal for the Corporate Headquarters for Doctors Without Borders transforms an existing building in the 22@ district of Barcelona, into a new functional and biophilic space designed for people. The existing building was a ground floor plus four and rooftop industrial building that had undergone several transformations in its lifespan. The most relevant change took place in 2003, when the building experienced a total renovation shifting its use from industrial to office space. The communications and service cores were modified to fulfill the standing regulations disregarding the resulting conditions in the workspace. The building occupied almost all of the lot’s surface, generating very deep spaces with hardly any natural light or ventilation. The rooftop was devoted exclusively for machinery.
The project now adds different strategies to upgrade the building’s existing conditions. A new tiered green patio improves lighting and ventilation of interior spaces. The tiered section improves lighting to all levels and generates terraces that extend the work areas with new meeting and working spaces. A staircase is added to the patio, strengthening the connection between floors and fostering healthy habits. Vegetation becomes the main character of most exterior areas, fostering biodiversity and generating biophilic spaces. The ground floor is understood as an extension of the street, relating directly with the main elevation and access to the building.
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