Palma de Mallorca Exhibition Centre: An Inhabited Landscape
In collaboration with VI17 Architects.
Project Specifications:
Service
Architecture, Interior Design
Sector
Civic
Location
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Area
Site Area: 13,569 m2
Client
Ajuntament de Palma
Project Status
Concept Design
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Team
Collaborators
The Palma de Mallorca Exhibition Centre is thoughtfully integrated with the landscape, fostering a sense of harmony and environmental respect.
Located in Son Ferriol, it grows from its surroundings. The centre serves as a flexible space for exhibitions, cultural events, business gatherings, and social functions. The project is conceived as a modular structure that presents a calm volume that responds to climate and context.
Architecture & Spatial Strategy

The building takes the form of a simple, elongated volume oriented south to north. This orientation improves solar control and allows natural daylight to enter through north-facing skylights, reducing overheating and energy demand.
The ground floor hosts a large, open exhibition hall. It can function as a single continuous space or be divided into up to 4 independent halls. Meeting rooms, offices, and hospitality areas are located on upper levels, allowing multiple events to operate simultaneously while maintaining visual connections to the main space.

Public Space & Landscape
The exterior is designed as a large public plaza that extends the exhibition space outdoors. Green areas and permeable surfaces improve environmental quality and comfort. The building also acts as an acoustic buffer for nearby uses and creates shaded areas for visitors.

Access & Mobility
Access is organised around fast and efficient. The south entrance connects to the existing bus stop, while the north entrance anticipates a future train station.
A 1,000-space underground car park keeps vehicles below ground, freeing the surface for public use. A separate service access ensures efficient logistics without interfering with visitor circulation.
Construction & Sustainability
The structure combines prefabricated steel and CLT systems, reducing construction time and on-site waste. Sustainable, low-maintenance materials, including a ventilated ceramic façade, ensure long-term performance and lower operating costs, fostering trust in its environmental responsibility.












