22@Barcelona, Central business district in El Poblenou, Barcelona, Spain.
22@Barcelona is a modern business district in El Poblenou created from converted industrial land that spans several hundred hectares. It combines contemporary office buildings, research facilities, and housing complexes linked by green spaces and new streets.
The area was a textile manufacturing center in the 19th century before a major renewal project after 2001 transformed it into a technology and research hub. This shift turned a declining industrial zone into a place where innovation and knowledge now thrive.
Old factory buildings now serve as spaces where universities and educational centers operate today. People gather here to work and study, while the architecture reminds visitors of what this neighborhood used to be.
The district is easy to reach by public transport and has wide, clear streets that invite walking. Visitors can find cafés, shops, and green areas scattered throughout where they can look around and rest.
Torre Agbar, a cone-shaped skyscraper by French architect Jean Nouvel, is a striking landmark of the district with a color-changing facade. The building uses wind power and other green technologies to save energy.
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