Rehabilitation, Restructuring, and Adaptation of an Industrial Building with Subsequent Implementation of Coworking Offices.
Pere IV, 128
Offices/Coworking
9.000 ft²
18 months
Barcelona 22@, Spain
The origin... (Phase One)
We’ve touched down in Barcelona, precisely in the 22@ District. Tasked by our client, LOOM, we undertook the complete revitalization of a historic industrial building—an erstwhile hardware store or Ferretería in Spanish—dating back to 1914, situated at Calle Pere IV 128. Covering an area of 2,500 sq. m, encompassing both ground and elevated levels, this exceptional project unfolds in two distinct phases. The initial phase involves the complete rehabilitation of the structure, followed by the second phase dedicated to establishing coworking office spaces.
The project’s extensive scope included activities ranging from excavating for the addition of the basement floor, housing services like pneumatic waste collection (ENVAC) and hot and cold water supply for installations (DISTRICLIMA) in accordance with urban regulations. This encompassed creating a new floor, elevating the existing building’s height. Additionally, casings were constructed on the rooftop to host various installations such as climate control, electrical, and photovoltaics systems. The formation of a new facade was integral to the project, featuring a primary layer composed of solid wood balconies and a secondary layer crafted in metalwork, cleverly utilizing the existing exterior pillars.
In September 2021, the second phase of the LOOM Ferretería implementation got underway. After completing various tasks related to structure and earth movement and decontamination, the focus shifted to the installation of the new facade and skylight.
Internally, we created divisions using both plasterboard and partition walls. All-new installations, including climate control, electricity, lighting, telecommunications, security, and fire prevention, were meticulously executed. Self-supporting floors, featuring ceramic, vinyl, and carpet finishes, were laid over existing slabs or newly installed raised floors. Additionally, various coverings such as tiling, painting, bricks, and acoustic panels were applied. Upon completing the structural layout, we meticulously installed custom-made workshop carpentry, along with operational and decorative furniture.
Barcelona 22@
Once of the best co-working spaces in Barcelona
The Challenge
Excavation for a new basement involved the suspension of primary pillars, supported by micropiles and a substructure of beams.
There were two key challenges in this project:
The evacuation of Class II (CII) waste involved excavating the entire footprint of the building using caissons to protect its structural integrity. The void was then carefully refilled with material sourced from a recycling plant. The excavation of the basement presented a unique challenge, requiring the suspension of primary pillars with support from micropiles and a substructure of beams.
The project has been successfully inaugurated and is a complete success. The client wisely chose a completely rejuvenated area for hosting new, modern, and innovative businesses. FLULLE has taken immense satisfaction in guiding this project through all its phases over the past 18 months, achieving an unparalleled result. We extend our sincere thanks to LOOM for once again placing their trust in us.
Services provided
- Fit-out
- Electrical Installations
- Mechanical Installations
- FP Installations
- Telecoms Installations
- Special Installations
- Security Installations
- Facility Services
- Furniture & Equipment
"It was a pleasure to have had FLULLE as a partner specialized in coworking space Fit-out in a number of our new LOOM locations"
"We have collaborated with FLULLE on different flexible Utopicus Fit-out projects with them as main contractor on 42 Francisco Silvela Avenue, 163 Castellana Avenue and 56 José Abascal Avenue. The key to success on those projects has been the constant collaboration of their teams, forging a confidence relationship and working together to achieve optimal results: the best quality and the shortest execution time. Their evolution in the construction business is very positive, and I foresee a great future for the integrated management of their services"
"I want to thank FLULLE for the professionalism in the work carried out for UCI (Union of Real Estate Credits), especially the construction team led by Javier and Laura. Furthermore, I will recommend FLULLE as a company specialized in implementation works and I hope that we can meet again in the near future"
"With FLULLE, at Utopicus’ offices on Francisco Silvela Avenue we have managed to make a project with more than 50 custom-made pieces of furniture and many tiny details and creative solutions look easy. They found a solution to every problem, and in front of every difficulty FLULLE has put everything in their hands to overcome them. We are eager to work with them again soon!"
"It was a success to have FLULLE for the implementation of our new offices, they are excellent professionals with a great human and project team. of which I would highlight their customer orientation, their orientation to finding solutions and especially their flexibility to adapt to our needs and demands, as well as their agility to respond to unforeseen events and their professionalism in both technical and economic aspects. They have been a true facilitator and partner in an always complex process for any company. Clearly I would count on them again in our projects."
"“It has been the greatest success to have FLULLE for the implementation of our new headquarters. A young and dynamic team, with great experience and professional competence. We couldn't have been in better hands. Thank you for your work and for the love you have put so that we could have this wonderful office”"
"Experts in installations and now with FLULLE’s inception they offer a very interesting comprehensive solution package for all their clients"
"I want to thank Allende Arquitectos as a planner, and FLULLE as a builder, their participation in the upgrade project of one of the most representative neomudéjar industrial style buildings in Madrid, preserving its architectonic value and creating modern, technological and efficient workspaces such as Repsol Electricidad y Gas’ offices in Madrid"
"FLULLE is a Leviton Licensed Integrator since more than a decade ago, offering their clients our solutions thanks to a team of people of the utmost professionality and paired to high quality pre-sales and after-sales services. We hope to extend our collaboration with FLULLE for many years and to achieve many more successes"
"FLULLE bestows upon me the peace of mind of working with a company with so many years of experience. They solve every unforeseen issue and they strive for perfection in every aspect"
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"The interior finishing works they have carried out have had us astonished because of the quality levels and the technology applied. Congratulations on your trajectory over these years"
"I have known the FLULLE team since a short while ago. They were quick to transmit professionalism, reliability and efficiency"
"The building process is a team effort. FLULLE has always collaborated, bringing solutions in order for the project to achieve success"
"The added value FLULLE brings to the table is the proximity of the whole team, their customized assessment, in addition to the knowledge of all the working areas with expert personnel, and counting on very competent partners and/or suppliers. Even under a critical situation such as the Covid19 pandemic hit before the handover of our offices, they proved themselves ready to search for alternative solutions due to the stalling of operations with nearly all of our suppliers, maintaining their due delivery date"
"Working with FLULLE was superbly easy. Their technical team is extremely competent, and their workers are dependable and professional"
"With FLULLE as constructor and BNP Real Estate as planner and project manager, we have participated in different projects and the result has always been magnificent, achieving the highest satisfaction levels in clients. FLULLE focuses on projects with great professionalism and dedication, their priority being their clients’ and their expectations"
"The trust in the team and the pledge towards a proper execution of the project is what I would highlight from our collaboration with FLULLE"
"Collaborating with you has been a real pleasure, as you undertake jobs with great professionalism and commitment, with exquisite taste and a deep knowledge of the industry, helping companies in the development of their projects in optimal conditions. The results are a testament to your great endeavor and your good work. Keep up the good work, you are doing a fascinating job"
"The works undertaken by FLULLE have been of great professionalism, both in the finishing touches and in the support of their workers"
"FLULLE offers their clients an all-round finished product for the construction and management of their real estate assets"
"I’ve known FLULLE since before their inception. Thirty years of continuous work with Paco Cámara and his team, first as an installation and engineering company and later on as general contractor as well, and they are now embarking on a new adventure. We have walked beside Caja Madrid, CDTI, el Club Matador, Fjord, Jazztel, JP Morgan, Museo Thyssen, PWC, Vitra and a bunch of good friends… All the best for the next 30 years of FLULLE!"
"We have been able to see FLULLE’s transformation in the past few months and we have experimented their professionalism and efficiency, the convenience of having a single supplier providing all services brings us peace of mind and trust. Moreover, their Facility team gives us the guarantees necessary to our corporate standards"
"I trusted and I trust them because of their professionalism and dedication to every task they undertake"
"Working with FLULLE is simple, as they are always ready to solve any of our problems. We began with their turnkey program in our Madrid office, with left us fully satisfied, and we continued to maintain a tight collaboration for new operations in our facilities that full under the responsibility of their Facility Services staff, with commendable results"
"A business partner to rely on during the whole project, without a doubt a great choice"
"Multisectorial professionals, flexible and adaptive"
"There is a before and after our first Project together. We are very satisfied with FLULLE’s team in all senses, as we have been able to see firsthand what it’s like to work with a truly flexible business partner, ensuring at every moment that the works for the Regus Alicante, Business World project were being properly carried out"
