THE RESTORATION OF THE PALAU DE VIDRE IN LLEIDA, LED BY ROMERO POLO AND SORIGUÉ, RECEIVES THE CATALUNYA CONSTRUCCIÓ AWARD

The comprehensive renovation of the Palau de Vidre, carried out by the joint venture (UTE) formed by Romero Polo and Sorigué, has been honoured with the prestigious Catalunya Construcció Award in the Energy-efficient rehabilitation category. This award, presented by the Barcelona Association of Quantity Surveyors, marks a historic milestone as it is the first building in the Lleida region to receive this award in the 23 editions of the competition.

The project, recently completed, has transformed this iconic building in the Camps Elisis into a benchmark for sustainability and energy efficiency. The technical project has stood out for the installation of latest-generation glass of varying thicknesses and thermal properties adapted to the orientation of the façades, allowing for optimal insulation and eliminating heat and cold loss. Furthermore, an advanced building management system (BMS) has been implemented, enabling the digital monitoring and automation of heating, ventilation and air conditioning and lighting.

The renovation has not only modernised the structure and facilities, including the repair of the roof with photovoltaic panels, but has also restored a multi-purpose, digitalised facility to the city. This award reaffirms Romero Polo’s technical capability to lead highly complex projects that combine heritage preservation with the most demanding standards of efficiency and respect for the environment.