Startup Hub in 22@

Startup Hub in 22@
© José Hevia

STARTUP HUB IN 22@

Elastiko

ARCHITECTS
Elastiko

MANUFACTURERS
Autodesk, Lumik, Santa & Cole, Stua, Vitra, Enea Design, Hay Furniture

PHOTOGRAPHS
José Hevia

AREA
845 M²

YEAR
2019

LOCATION
Barcelona, Spain

CATEGORY
Office Buildings

Startup Hub in 22@
© José Hevia
Startup Hub in 22@
© José Hevia

Text description provided by architect.

The industrial history of the Poblenou neighbourhood in Barcelona bequeathed numerous factories and warehouses for industrial use of various types during different periods.

Startup Hub in 22@
© José Hevia
Startup Hub in 22@
© José Hevia

Since the year 2000 and within Plan 22@, many of these buildings are being restored for uses linked to the workspace, attracting companies related to technological innovation and knowledge.

This Startup Hub is located on the fourth floor of the Pere IV building on Calle Pujades, one of the main streets in the Poblenou neighbourhood.

Startup Hub in 22@
© José Hevia
Startup Hub in 22@
© José Hevia

It is a building with a high volume of companies of a creative and technological nature and, together with several teaching and research centres, forms a dynamic and continually developing area, eye to eye with the future of the city.

Unlike the other spaces designed by elastiko for Cloudworks, this venue is not aimed at freelance users, but at companies that wish to acquire medium-sized offices.

Startup Hub in 22@
© José Hevia
Startup Hub in 22@
© José Hevia

The project seeks to create an airy and visually continuous space, enhancing the idea of a great hangar and optimising its corner position, which gives it natural light throughout the day. The 800 sqm facilities convey creativity and professionalism, with the aim of adapting to the different needs of the users.

The central corridor, in addition to granting access to offices and meeting rooms, has been designed with the intention of generating intermediate spaces for meetings, project presentations or relaxation, which brings great dynamism to the entire space.

Startup Hub in 22@
© José Hevia
Startup Hub in 22@
© José Hevia

The use of vibrant colours is a way to identify and differentiate functional spaces like the meeting room or phone booth, strikingly contrasting with the white and wood predominant in the project.

Startup Hub in 22@
© José Hevia
Startup Hub in 22@
© José Hevia


Startup Hub in 22@
© José Hevia
Startup Hub in 22@
© José Hevia
Startup Hub in 22@
© José Hevia
Startup Hub in 22@
© José Hevia
Startup Hub in 22@
© José Hevia
Startup Hub in 22@
© José Hevia


Startup Hub in 22@
© José Hevia
Startup Hub in 22@
© José Hevia
Startup Hub in 22@
© José Hevia


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Startup Hub in 22@
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