iguzzini illuminazione headquarters in barcelona by mias arquitectes

iguzzini illuminazione headquarters in barcelona by mias arquitectes
photo by adrià goula
all images courtesy of mias arquitectes

the ‘iguzzini illuminazione iberian headquarters’, designed by mias arquitectes, is characterized by a geodesic ellipsoid suspended above an open landscape. located adjacent to a vehicular hub outside barcelona, spain, the spherical shape is subtly deformed on the south side to destabilize the perfect geometry. a fabric membrane wraps the triangulated frame to provide shading, which is composed in response to solar orientation. the volume and its floor plates are hung from a massive central column, composed of vertical steel trusses. this structural design creates a large inner void, allowing daylight to reach deep into interior spaces.

an open landscape covers much of the building’s program, and offers a place for outdoor events
photo by adrià goula

the ellipsoid volume comprises of offices and research facilities, while the remaining program is located underneath the open landscape. this includes an auditorium, a showroom, parking, storage, and technical services.

through the design of this building, josep miàs sought to create an architecture that maintains relevance over time in regard to its structural expression, connection to the site, and passive environmental systems.

a fabric membrane wraps the triangulated frame to provide shading
photo by adrià goula

the structure seems to float slightly above ground level
photo by adrià goula

the central void is shaped by vertical trusses which work as one unified column to suspend the elliptical sphere
photo by adrià goula

the building’s form produces expansive views
photo by adrià goula

exhbition space inside
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steel cables tie the massive central column to the geodesic frame
photo by adrià goula

at night the inner volume glows to express itself through the outer membrane
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viewed from the road at night, the round volume floats above the buffering flora
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project info:

location: barcelona, spain
architect: josep miàs
client: iguzzini illuminazione ibérica s.a.
type: office building
dates: 2006 (competition) 2008-2011 (construction)
area: 9,000 sqm
budget: 12m €
photography: adrià goula