Direccion de Obra Roquetes Mina de la ciutat

Construction Management of the redevelopment of Calle Mina de la Citutat in Barcelona

Urban Optimization in Roquetes

In the context of the urban revitalization project in Roquetes, SOCOTEC is leading an initiative that seeks to integrate the natural environment into the urban fabric. The intervention aims to improve coexistence, mobility and accessibility, keeping the platform segregated and rearranging the service and parking lanes. This brief highlights the convergence of civil engineering and masterplanning.

Información general

Client: BIMSA

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Photo credit: © Ajuntament de Barcelona, Adrià Goula

SOCOTEC plays a crucial role in site management, ensuring compliance with accessibility regulations and providing sculptural elements, such as rocks, to guide pedestrian circulation efficiently and safely.

Historical and Community Reflection in the Urbanism of Roquetes

This project reflects the identity of Roquetes, rooted in workers' struggle and community participation. SOCOTEC materializes this personality in rocky polyhedra, providing civil engineering solutions that integrate harmoniously with the unique character of the neighborhood.

Talk to our experts

Oscar Bustos

Director Obras de Barcelona - Infraestructuras del Transporte

Jordi Rosich

Civil Engineering & Innovation General Manager of Socotec Spain

PROJECT SUNGULARITIES

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SOCOTEC demonstrates its technical expertise and professionalism, leading an urban transformation that amalgamates local history with high-level Civil Engineering and Urban Planning solutions.