The comprehensive renovation of the building, designed by the architect Jeroni Martorell, will increase the built surface area from 726 m² to almost 1,100 m² thanks to the incorporation of a new mezzanine floor. This transformation seeks to revitalize the cultural and social life of Calella.
The future Civic Center will feature an open-plan ground floor, with a central space, reception, and a multipurpose room for concerts, conferences, or presentations. Additionally, there will be rooms for smaller activities such as workshops and musical rehearsals, including a 50 m² cooking classroom.
The goal is to convert the old market into a cultural and social meeting point of reference in Calella.
The first floor will house specialized rooms for crafts and physical activity, along with a second exhibition space and administrative areas. The project is committed to sustainability, maximizing natural light and installing a geothermal pump to reduce energy consumption.
The rehabilitation highlights the value of the historic building, declared a local cultural asset of interest in 2014, preserving the most characteristic architectural elements designed by Martorell and adapting them to the needs of a facility open to all citizens.
