The CaixaResearch Institute building
A strategic location
A new flagship building will house the CaixaResearch Institute in Barcelona, next to the CosmoCaixa Science Museum to create ”la Caixa” Campus of Sciences.
Maximising scientific activity
The 20,000 m² building will include dry and wet labs, scientific and technical services and areas for innovation and technology transfer.
Built for collaboration
It will also feature offices, meeting rooms, training areas and shared spaces for events and networking, designed to encourage interaction and knowledge exchange.
Smart use of space
With a flexible configuration of the laboratories, the building will progressively expand to host around 45 research groups and up to 700 professionals, including more than 400 scientists.
2028
Building A+B
- Building B finalisation
- Cafeteria
- Electric bike station
- Redefinition of the scope of Building A
- Biobank
2027-28
Building A+B
- Animal house setup and other technical platforms.
- Revision of the benches’ layout
- First labs occupation in Building B
- Implementation of the data centre
2025-27
Building A
- Level 0: Administration and Dry Labs
- Level -1: Research labs
- Level -2: Technical Platforms and Meeting Rooms
Committed to the environment
The CaixaResearch Institute building has been designed with sustainability as a core principle,
aiming to create an efficient, responsible and healthy research environment..
Use of renewable energy
Our building will include photovoltaic panels, geothermal probes and energy monitoring systems to optimise efficiency and reduce emissions.
Smart water management
Rainwater collection methods for irrigation and internal use will help increase water savings by up to 40%.
Boosting biodiversity
Green roofs, gardens with native vegetation and expanded green areas will enhance biodiversity and improve air quality. Similarly, indoor air quality will be improved through air renewal systems, non-toxic materials and CO₂ sensors.
Waste reduction and sustainable materials
Recycled and reused materials, together with strategies to limit construction waste, will help minimise the use of material resources.