{"id":690,"date":"2026-10-15T04:40:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T04:40:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/estmakcapital.com\/?p=690"},"modified":"2026-10-15T04:40:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T04:40:52","slug":"transforming-industrial-heritage-jaas-converts-historic-sabadell-textile-factory-into-the-sallares-deu-civic-campus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/estmakcapital.com\/?p=690","title":{"rendered":"Transforming Industrial Heritage: JAAS Converts Historic Sabadell Textile Factory into the Sallar\u00e8s Deu Civic Campus"},"content":{"rendered":"

Architecture studio JAAS\u2014led by Josep M. Juli\u00e0, Albert Cl\u00e9ries, Jordi Gorgues, and Manuel Juli\u00e0\u2014has unveiled its latest major cultural and urban intervention with the completion of the Sallar\u00e8s Deu civic campus. Commissioned by the City Council of Sabadell, the project breathes new life into a prominent piece of the region’s industrial past, transforming a former textile factory originally designed in 1920 by renowned architect Llu\u00eds Muncunill into a vibrant, modern hub for the community. Located in the heart of Sabadell, near Barcelona, the newly realized campus skillfully bridges historical continuity with contemporary architectural demands, establishing a dynamic space that honors the city’s rich manufacturing legacy while serving current civic needs.<\/p>\n

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The transformation of industrial architecture into public spaces is a delicate and complex undertaking, requiring a careful balance between preservation and adaptation. In the case of Sallar\u00e8s Deu, the project confronted the challenge of updating a nearly century-old structural fabric to meet modern environmental responsibilities and safety standards without erasing the distinctive character imprinted by Muncunill. Known for his pioneering contributions to Catalan modernist and industrial architecture, Muncunill originally conceived the factory as a functional monument to Sabadell\u2019s booming textile economy. By reinterpreting these historic structures through a contemporary design lens, the architects at JAAS have managed to retain the raw authenticity of the original industrial language while injecting fresh, light-filled spatial dynamics suited for public engagement, education, and cultural programming.<\/p>\n

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At the core of the JAAS design philosophy for the Sallar\u00e8s Deu campus is a commitment to environmental stewardship and adaptive reuse. Rather than opting for demolition and new construction\u2014a path that often carries a heavy carbon footprint and severs a community’s tangible connection to its history\u2014the intervention respects the embodied energy of the existing brick, concrete, glass, and wood elements. The architects meticulously restored key architectural features of the former factory, allowing the rugged textures of exposed masonry and structural framing to interact harmoniously with clean, modern insertions. This juxtaposition not only creates a visually compelling interior landscape characterized by natural light and open floor plans, but it also establishes a functional framework capable of hosting a diverse array of civic activities.<\/p>\n

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The integration of the civic campus into the urban fabric of Sabadell marks a significant milestone for the municipality. For decades, the site stood as a testament to the region’s industrial heyday, a period when textile manufacturing defined the socioeconomic landscape of Catalonia. As these industrial operations shifted or ceased over the latter half of the twentieth century, many such structures faced abandonment or demolition, risking the loss of vital historical memory. Through proactive municipal commissioning and thoughtful architectural execution, the Sallar\u00e8s Deu project demonstrates how defunct industrial sites can be successfully reintegrated into daily urban life. The campus now serves as a multi-functional anchor for the neighborhood, drawing residents in to engage with public services, community gatherings, and cultural events within spaces that tell the story of Sabadell’s working-class heritage.<\/p>\n

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Captured through the lens of architectural photographer Adri\u00e0 Goula, the completed campus reveals a sophisticated interplay of shadow, light, and materiality. The interior photography highlights how large expanses of glass and carefully positioned openings flood the cavernous factory halls with daylight, softening the industrial bulk of brick and steel. Staircases crafted from wood and concrete weave through the volumes, establishing clear vertical circulation and encouraging movement across different levels of the campus. These design choices reflect a deep understanding of human scale and spatial flow, ensuring that even within the monumental proportions of a 1920s textile mill, visitors experience a welcoming, intimate, and accessible environment.<\/p>\n

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The completion of the Sallar\u00e8s Deu civic campus by JAAS underscores a growing architectural consensus regarding the value of adaptive reuse in contemporary urban planning. By honoring the visionary work of Llu\u00eds Muncunill while adapting the spaces for twenty-first-century civic life, the project offers a model for sustainable urban regeneration. Published in late 2026, the intervention stands as a testament to the collaborative vision of the City Council of Sabadell and the design team, ensuring that the city’s industrial past continues to shape and enrich its future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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