JG Ingenieros has provided the facilities engineering service for the design and construction management of the 5-star Mandarin Oriental Barcelona Hotel, located on Passeig de Gràcia, in a central building that previously occupied a bench of which only the façade of the mid-twentieth century has been preserved. With eight floors above ground and 2 below ground, the complex reaches 15,000 m2 built, having 120 rooms and suites.
In its facilities it has 2 meeting rooms with capacity for 40 people each; several restaurants, including The Michelin-starred Moments de Carme Ruscalleda; and a luxury Spa and Fitness center of 1,000 m2 with 8 treatment rooms, 12 m indoor training pool and a fully equipped gym. As a culmination highlight the roof with sheet of water from which you can enjoy stunning views of the city of Barcelona.
JG Ingenieros also developed the emergency and evacuation plan for the building.
Promoter: Paseo de Gracia 38 S.L.
Operators: Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Architect: Carlos Ferrater, Juan Trías de Bes, GCA
Facilities budget: €6.5 million
End: 2009
