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March 21, 2024The Amancio Ortega Foundation Drives the New Sant Joan de Déu Center at Porta Diagonal
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March 21, 2024The Amancio Ortega Foundation Drives the New Sant Joan de Déu Center at Porta Diagonal
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20 / 03 / 2024
Exploring the New European Bauhaus: Integration, Sustainability and Aesthetics at Porta Diagonal
The New European Bauhaus emerges as a beacon of innovation and collaboration on the European architectural horizon, merging the essence of the Bauhaus movement with contemporary challenges of sustainability and social cohesion. At its core lies an ambitious vision: to transform design and architecture to reflect the values of a more just, sustainable, and aesthetically harmonious society. By integrating nature into the urban fabric, promoting social inclusion, and fostering a circular economy, the New European Bauhaus charts a path towards a more equitable and resilient future.
In this context, the architectural project of Porta Diagonal shines as a concrete example of the ideals of the New European Bauhaus in action. Located on the border between Esplugues de Llobregat and Barcelona along the Diagonal Avenue, Porta Diagonal stands as a testament to the integration of city and nature, inspired by the vision and co-creation of all involved actors. By transforming an urban void into an urban meadow that connects the city with the Collserola Park, this project embodies the principles of the New European Bauhaus by promoting the harmonious coexistence between the built environment and the natural surroundings.
The New European Bauhaus and the Porta Diagonal project converge in their commitment to architecture that is not only functional and aesthetically pleasing but also sustainable and socially inclusive. By placing people and the environment at the center of their approach, both drive a vision of architecture and design that embraces diversity, fosters citizen participation, and seeks innovative solutions for the challenges of the 21st century. In this dialogue between the New European Bauhaus and projects like Porta Diagonal, a future is outlined where architecture not only constructs buildings but also resilient communities and vibrant urban landscapes in harmony with nature.