Seaside Barcelona Biomedical Research Park is Wrapped in Wood Louvers

<a title="Stunning Energy-efficient Biomedical Research Park in Barcelona is Clad in Wood Louvers " href="http://www.prbb.org/contingut/part00?from_action=eng_part00" target="_blank">Barcelona's Biomedical Research Park</a> is a fantastic eco-friendly building wrapped with wooden louvers that overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. Created by <a title="Stunning Energy-efficient Biomedical Research Park in Barcelona is Clad in Wood Louvers " href="http://www.pinearq.com/" target="_blank">Pinearq</a> and <a title="Stunning Energy-efficient Biomedical Research Park in Barcelona is Clad in Wood Louvers " href="http://www.brulletdeluna.com/" target="_blank">Brullet de Luna</a>, the elliptical volume features a large central courtyard that floods the interior with natural light. The iconic medical shelter is topped with an array of solar panels and boasts amazing views over the deep blue sea.<br>

Surrounded by <a title="Stunning Energy-efficient Biomedical Research Park in Barcelona is Clad in Wood Louvers " href="http://inhabitat.com/incredible-sand-installation-in-barcelona-recreates-an-entire-philharmonic-orchestra/" target="_blank">Barcelona's</a> seaside buildings -- including Frank Gehry's 'Fish' -- the Biomedical Research Park seems to be floating just above the ground.

The building spans a whopping 600,000 square foot over 9-floors, and its entire exterior facade is clad in <a title="Stunning Energy-efficient Biomedical Research Park in Barcelona is Clad in Wood Louvers " href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Cedar" target="_blank">red cedar</a> louvers that protect the interior from heavy sunlight and hot Spanish summers.

Long decked balconies for socializing and breathing fresh salty air have been placed throughout the building's internal facade, providing researchers with a great working environment.

A central courtyard provides daylighting while sheltering three olive trees and some stark concrete seats.

The interior spaces are minimal and modern, with concrete ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and wood paneling matching the building's protective shell.

Energy-efficient, iconic, and open to the sea, Barcelona's Biomedical Research Park stands out from the crowd.