Torre Bizkaia in Bilbao

Issue
10/2023 Windows and Facades
Author
Jakob Schoof
Source
DETAIL
Task
Conversion / Refurbishment
Location
Spain, Bilbao
Year of construction
1969
Year of refurbishment
2022
Architecture
IDOM
The facade was the only component of the highrise building subject to historic preservation. During the renovation of the building, even the original colour of the sun protection glazing was recreated.
© Aitor Oritz
The Torre Bizkaia literally towers above the city centre of Bilbao since 1969. Following its renovation, the highrise building formerly owned by a bank seems as if it had been cleaned with a power washer: The planners of Idom meticulously restored the original visual impression of the facades and upgraded them to meet current energy standards.
The facade was the only component of the highrise building subject to historic preservation. During the renovation of the building, even the original colour of the sun protection glazing was recreated.
© Aitor Oritz