Restoration project

The project is based on the idea of reconnecting Alcoy with its industrial past, its Art Nouveau architecture and its natural environment. The proposal highlights the value of the architectural heritage from a modern and contemporary perspective, reinterpreting the architecture of the complex in a way which promotes the new economic models that the city needs.

The restoration project was directed by the architect Ramón Esteve in collaboration with Vicente Manuel Vidal, Ivo Vidal, Ciro Vidal, Isaac Montava and Carlos Sanjuán.

Recreation of the garden, technology area and restaurant

Courtyard, technology area and restaurant

New functional approaches

  • Technological development centre

    The technological area seeks to be a driving force for innovative proposals and to act as a facilitator of all kinds of projects in the city. Its innovative past is highlighted and serves as a support for the future. It includes offices, coworking and technological capsules, as well as a restaurant in one of the warehouses, which will enhance the gastronomic tradition of Alcoy.

  • Inland Tourism Development Centre

    The Inland Tourism Centre is a space designed to carry out other activities related to tourism in the area, mainly gastronomic training.

  • Socio-cultural and educational centre

    The space is adapted to large warehouses, responding to the needs of citizens with spaces such as an auditorium, music room, cultural centre, multi-purpose rooms, new technology research space, museum space, library and training courses.

  • Public garden, connector of the complex

    A large public garden is created on the same level with modernist elements inspired by music, which unites and weaves the whole complex, generating a treasure that hides, like a melody, a curious selection of chromatisms, textures and sensations. This space reinforces the direct relationship of its citizens with the mountains by introducing into its vegetation elements typical of the natural parks that surround the city.

Recreation of the space that connects the gardens.

Connection between gardens

Recreation of the garden of the event hall

Inner garden conceived for gatherings and events

Recreation of the conservatory leading access to the multi-purpose rooms

Greenhouse entrance to multi-purpose rooms

Recreation of the museum hall / auditorium

Museum space / Auditorium

Projects competition

Winner: KV622 (19 MB) (pdf)

Interview with the architect Ramón Esteve on the Rodes refurbishment project