Metro Madrid Headquarters "Centro Integral del Transporte (CIT)"
SOCOTEC has been responsible for the structural engineering and design of MEP Facilities of the Comprehensive Transport Centre (CIT), the new Innovation Hub of the Madrid Metro.
General info
Date: 2016 - 2023
Client: Metro de Madrid, Community of Madrid
Collaborators:
- Architecture: Nexo Arquitectura + Gutiérrez-delaFuente Arquitectos + Andrés Perea Arquitecto
- Landscaping: Batlle i Roig Arquitectes
Location: Madrid, Spain
Photo property: @Fernando Alda
The Comprehensive Transport Centre (CIT) was created as an initiative by Metro de Madrid to revitalise the space that previously housed obsolete facilities. The architects have conceived an urban acropolis that fuses the essence of the past with a futuristic vision.
The CIT stands out for its volumetric fragmentation, a strategy that allows it to grow in different phases, thus providing a unique urban identity. The buildings, with their permeable and sloping roofs, evoke the industrial warehouses of the old warehouse, while at the same time dialoguing with the neighbouring KIO towers.
The ground floors, designed to foster the connection with the central garden, create a cross-vision that enhances the integration between public and private spaces.
Structural Design
Merging Legacy and Avant-Garde
The structural project stands out for the integration of historical heritage with the contemporary vision, creating a unique and functional urban identity. In addition, it promotes the efficiency and sustainability of the project, aligning with principles of bioclimatism and using advanced materials and construction techniques. The volumetric fragmentation and strategic connections between the architectural elements once again underline SOCOTEC's expertise in structural engineering, and make the CIT a clear example of excellence in engineering and urban design.
The structural project stands out for the integration of historical heritage with the contemporary vision, creating a unique and functional urban identity. In addition, it promotes the efficiency and sustainability of the project, aligning with principles of bioclimatism and using advanced materials and construction techniques. The volumetric fragmentation and strategic connections between the architectural elements once again underline SOCOTEC's expertise in structural engineering, and make the CIT a clear example of excellence in engineering and urban design.
MEP Facility Design
Efficiency and Sustainability in Harmony
The CWI seeks not only efficiency, but also sustainability. Each element is integrated into a circular strategy that minimizes waste and optimizes resources. From stormwater infiltration to the reuse of historic materials, the CIT stands as a contemporary testament to urban archaeology.
The energy strategy goes beyond zero consumption; It focuses on the reduction of energy embedded in materials and the implementation of efficient HVAC systems. The 56 geothermal wells and 512 solar photovoltaic modules are tangible examples of this approach.
The CWI seeks not only efficiency, but also sustainability. Each element is integrated into a circular strategy that minimizes waste and optimizes resources. From stormwater infiltration to the reuse of historic materials, the CIT stands as a contemporary testament to urban archaeology.
The energy strategy goes beyond zero consumption; It focuses on the reduction of energy embedded in materials and the implementation of efficient HVAC systems. The 56 geothermal wells and 512 solar photovoltaic modules are tangible examples of this approach.
With its state-of-the-art structural design and focus on sustainable facilities, the Comprehensive Transport Centre is a showcase of engineering and design excellence, a valuable contribution to Metro de Madrid's legacy and a promise for a more sustainable and efficient future in transport in the Community of Madrid.
