The Diagonal Vertical Building
Hines European Core Fund (HECF) has completed renovation work on the Diagonal Vertical office building in Barcelona.
Opened in 1969, it has been the headquarters of Banco Sabadell for 55 years. Now the intention is for it to house several firms seeking a prime location in the financial district of Barcelona, in the Eixample neighbourhood.
This historic 24-storey building stands 83 metres tall and was designed by architects Santiago Balcells and Francesc Mitjans, who were inspired by Milan’s Pirelli Tower. It was the tallest building in the city for a year, until the completion of the Torre Colón in 1970.
The refurbishment project was promoted by Hines and carried out by the Batlle i Roig architecture studio and the Buckley Gray Yeoman interior design studio. This comprehensive refurbishment placed special emphasis on sustainability, improving energy efficiency and reducing the carbon footprint.
In addition, it has adapted to new trends in workspaces with state-of-the-art services such as its own app for users, a lobby with reception, meeting rooms, an exclusive gym for tenants, lockers, bicycle parking, phone booths, and two green terraces with panoramic views of the city.
During these refurbishment works, Q-safety by Quirónprevención has been involved in the services of Health and Safety Coordinator and Safety Manager.
