Ombu

The Ombú project, designed by Foster+ Partners for Acciona Inmobiliaria, with Ortiz.León Arquitectos as Local Partner in both the design and construction management phases, gives new life to a historic industrial building in Madrid, creating a sustainable example of building reuse and urban regeneration. The project takes advantage of the load-bearing structure of the existing building that supports the inclined steel trusses. The historic building envelope has been maintained to preserve more than 10,000 tons of original brick and mitigate environmental impact.

A lightweight structure of more than 10,000 square meters of new offices, made of sustainably sourced wood from Asturian forests, is inserted inside the historic container. The wooden structure will save more than 1,600 tons of CO2 and is recyclable and removable. A central skylight brings natural light into the interior, reducing the need for artificial lighting, while the glazing incorporates photovoltaic technologies that generate electricity.

Ombú tiene una huella ecológica de 1,0, lo que significa que sus emisiones de carbono serán absorbidas por la capacidad actual de la tierra. De este modo se consigue el equilibrio de fuentes y sumideros exigido por el Acuerdo de París, siendo su impacto ambiental compatible con el objetivo original de +2°C.

The building is integrated into 10,000 square meters of newly created urban landscape, and consists of a main building, an annex building and another building with large premises for tertiary use. The complex is an outstanding combination of architectural innovation and sustainability in a privileged environment.

The project has been guided by the highest standards of sustainability and social welfare, aiming to become an example of sustainability and certified by sustainability seals.

The building has an energy rating that meets the European Commission’s Nearly Zero Energy Building standards and is LEED Platinum pre-certified. It is equipped to obtain the WELL gold level wellness standard and is registered for Net Zero Energy certification by the International Living Future Institute in the USA.