Edifici Gas Natural, High-rise office building in La Barceloneta, Spain
Description
Edifici Gas Natural is an 86-meter-tall office building with 20 floors and a V-shaped footprint located in the historic Barceloneta neighborhood. The glass facade creates shifting visual effects depending on time of day and light conditions, making the exterior appear to transform throughout the day.
History
The structure was completed in 2008 on the site of Spain's first gas production facility, which operated for over 160 years before being replaced. This location connects Barcelona's industrial past with its transformation into a modern business center.
Culture
The building represents a conversation between Barcelona's traditional urban forms and the needs of contemporary business through its unconventional shape. It shows how architects tried to make a modern office structure feel connected to its historic surroundings rather than isolated from them.
Practical
The building sits in a busy neighborhood close to the waterfront with good public transport connections nearby. Visitors should know that this is a private office structure, so access to the interior may be limited or require advance arrangements.
Did you know?
The cantilevered horizontal section extends 85 meters and creates dramatically different silhouettes when viewed from various angles around the neighborhood. This bold overhang is one of the building's signature features and becomes striking once you find the right vantage point to see it.
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