Reusing Rooftops Barcelona 2024 - International Architecture Competition

The architecture of Barcelona’s “Eixample” district showcases modernist elements from the industrial revolution era, featuring buildings with unique facades adorned with wrought iron, sculptures, and ceramics by notable architects like Antoni Gaudí.

This area is characterized by its functional square blocks with chamfered corners, uniform building heights for optimal light exposure, and innovative construction techniques such as ventilated roofing systems and interior patios enhancing air circulation and resident well-being.

Despite the original oversight in rooftop utilization, the contemporary push towards sustainability has spurred projects like Reusing Rooftops Barcelona 2024 to transform these spaces for better urban living.

Reusing Rooftops Barcelona 2024 invites participants to reimagine urban living by reinventing the rooftops and interior courtyards of a block in Barcelona, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and collective well-being. The competition’s objectives include:

- Giving a new use to rooftops, terraces, and interior courtyards, turning them into attractive spaces for neighbors and society.
- Promoting sustainable architecture through innovative strategies, ecological materials, efficient water management, and the incorporation of renewable energy sources in urban environments.
- Contributing to climate change adaptation by creating urban green spaces that can act as “lungs” for the city, improving air quality, and reducing the urban heat island effect.
- Improving urban biodiversity by promoting the reintroduction of native flora and the creation of habitats for local fauna.
- Developing solutions that can be applied in other cities with similar challenges.