Ancora 40

Built

Montse Zamorano

A retrofit first, hybrid steel and timber construction in central Madrid. The approach minimizes its carbon footprint and provides an outright sustainable approach to the Spanish office scene.

Ancora 40 is a creative campus in central Madrid, redeveloped from two 1955 buildings into 8,000 m² of flexible workspace. The design integrates terraces, a central courtyard, and shared amenities including a café and event space. Featuring hybrid steel and timber construction, it significantly reduces embodied carbon and was the first of its kind in the Spanish market. Sustainability credentials include pre-certification for LEED Gold, alongside strategies for energy efficiency and low-carbon materials, setting a benchmark for innovative, sustainable urban redevelopment.

Project information

Status

Built

Borough

* N/A Outside of London

Size

8000 sq m

Completion

2021

Location

G895+CC Madrid, Spain

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