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Since the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, Pinearq has led the transformation of Hospital del Mar through several renovation and expansion phases. The design embraces the existing atmosphere with principles of domesticity, simplicity, light, and ergonomics. Integrated into Campus Mar—alongside PRBB and IMIM, also designed by Pinearq—the hospital combines healthcare, research, and teaching. The new building focuses on resilience, sustainability, robotics, and smart systems, incorporating lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic. Flexible spaces, adaptable layouts, and circuit separation ensure readiness for future health crises. A rooftop helipad will enhance emergency care and access to specialized treatments.
Hospital del Mar is located in a unique site between the seafront, ring road, and railway. The expansion proposes a global architectural and technical solution for the entire Campus Mar block, integrating new volumes within a cohesive formal unit. The design emphasizes atmosphere and continuity with the existing hospital, guided by principles of domesticity, simplicity, spatial clarity, porosity, natural light, and ergonomic comfort. The proposal enhances the hospital's identity while creating a human-centered environment that responds to the urban context and the needs of patients and professionals alike.
Hospital del Mar is located in a unique site between the seafront, ring road, and railway. The expansion proposes a global architectural and technical solution for the entire Campus Mar block, integrating new volumes within a cohesive formal unit. The design emphasizes atmosphere and continuity with the existing hospital, guided by principles of domesticity, simplicity, spatial clarity, porosity, natural light, and ergonomic comfort. The proposal enhances the hospital's identity while creating a human-centered environment that responds to the urban context and the needs of patients and professionals alike.
Hospital del Mar is designed with sustainability goals, achieving a 41% reduction in CO₂ emissions per square meter. Built with certified local green materials like wood, it minimizes environmental impact and supports the local economy. High-efficiency LED lighting, smart climate controls, and solar shading panels optimize natural light and reduce thermal losses. The building connects to district heating and hot water networks. With 1,600 m² of photovoltaic panels and 2,700 m² of green roofs, it reduces 2,169 tons of CO₂ annually, provides shade, combats heat island effects, and manages rainwater sustainably.
The final phase of Hospital del Mar’s expansion was completed in six months using prefabrication concrete structure. Challenges like limited site access and the eleven-story building were solved through BIM, Lean coordination, and digital twin technology supporting design and maintenance. The U-shaped inpatient building opens to Barceloneta Park, reducing visual impact and maximizing natural light through interior courtyards and solar shading with aluminum brise-soleils. BIM-driven design integrates environmental systems and IoT sensors to monitor humidity, temperature, and material behavior, enabling real-time space management and faster, data-driven decisions that enhance patient and staff wellbeing. With 4.160,63 of façade, the coated metal envelope of Hospital del Mar was chosen for its modular, lightweight design and ease of installation. The variety of aluminum louvers allowed flexibility in adapting to the architectural concept, while its A-rated fire resistance ensured safety. Its low weight made installation possible over existing structures without reinforcement, improving thermal performance and enabling aesthetic upgrades. The components require minimal maintenance beyond routine cleaning, and their corrosion resistance ensures long durability. Additionally, aluminum is 100% recyclable without loss of material, making it a sustainable and reusable solution.
Pinearq is an international architecture firm specialized in complex buildings like hospitals, universities, labs, and senior residences. With over 40 professionals and 30 years of experience, the studio works globally through collaborations with local and international partners and operates in more than 15 countries across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. As a multidisciplinary firm, Pinearq offers services from strategic planning to full construction management, ensuring complete project delivery, and also participates in various educational programs such as courses, seminars or master’s programs.
