Ancora 40, Madrid

Madrid

Blue Coast Capital/BWRE

2021

Our work at Ancora 40 breathes new life into a former car garage to create a sustainable and vibrant workspace hub beside Madrid’s Atocha railway station.

The design involves the refurbishment of two existing buildings (built 1955) alongside terraces, a new central courtyard and new car and bicycle parking below ground. Altogether, the result is a ‘campus’ comprised of workspace, café, outdoor terraces, and events space.

Connected by a shared central reception and private courtyard, the workspaces at Ancora 40 are adaptable to suit a range of tenants and can accommodate up to 5m2 per employee. We have ensured that the new floorplates are spacious, flexible, and abundant with natural light - with some spaces benefitting from 4m floor-to-ceiling heights.

AJ Retrofit Awards, Workplace £5-10m, Shortlisted 2022
Building Awards
, International Project of the Year, Shortlisted 2021
Photography: Montse Zamorano

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