BIG SELECTED TO TRANSFORM PALAU DEL VESTIT AS PART OF THE MONTJUÏC REDEVELOPMENT IN BARCELONA

BIG has been selected to lead the transformation of the historic Palau del Vestit into the Fira Barcelona Innovation Hub. The project is one of three developments that will redefine the future of Montjuïc, alongside the new Multifunctional Palace by Smiljan Radić, Miquel Mariné Núñez, Beatriz Borque and Cesar Rueda Bonet and the Barcelona Conference Centre by Forgas Architectes, Sidereal Architecture and Álvaro Alejandro Fernández.

Designed in collaboration with MIAS Arquitectes, the new innovation hub envisions a flexible, three-storey “Z”-shaped building surrounded by public garden spaces, blending the architectural legacy of Josep Puig i Cadafalch and Josep Maria Jujol with modern, adaptable workspaces. The design introduces a sawtooth façade on Gran Via, maximizing natural light while fostering a dynamic hub for innovation and collaboration.

Set to begin construction in early 2026, the project is expected to be completed by 2029, coinciding with the centenary of the 1929 International Exposition.