22@ district continueS to grow

The 22@ district will close the year with 80,000 m² contracted, marking the second-best performance in the last five years. This indicates that the 22@ district will continue to grow and maintain its position as one of the most technological areas in the world.

By September, 67,000 m² had been leased in the district—double the amount leased the previous year, accounting for nearly 31% of the city’s total, and 250% more than the contracted areas during the same period last year. According to the consultancy firm CBRE, this growth is part of the recovery driven by the Glòries area in Barcelona.

Leader in Europe

The 22@ district is a clear demonstration of the city’s progress and the confidence investors have in the talent and opportunities available in the region. As mentioned, this district is one of the top global hubs for attracting talent, innovation, and development.

Overall, the city’s office vacancy rate reached 14.4% by the end of the third quarter. Considering this figure along with the take-up rate relative to its size, Barcelona ranks as the fourth European city with the highest absorption capacity, at 4.6%, behind London (6.9%), Warsaw (6.3%), and Budapest (6.2%).

This percentage is unsurprising given the large number of investors that consider Barcelona a top business destination, not just for technology, but also for sectors like science, marketing, and education.

TBS Education at the Heart of this New Technological Hub

In 2022, TBS Education opened a campus in the heart of the 22@ district, focusing on innovation and business opportunities in the area. With an international, practical, and environmentally and socially committed perspective, TBS Education saw the potential of the district. Nearby, companies like Amazon, IBM, and Mediapro are located, ensuring an ideal environment to foster business and technological initiatives for students and contribute to the transformation of the area.

But we want to emphasize that expanding the technological hub doesn’t necessarily mean factories and businesses that harm the environment. Modern initiatives encourage new buildings to be environmentally efficient, with programs and strategies that evolve to continuously ensure ecological sustainability. TBS Education—Barcelona is one of these examples; over the years, the school has been recognized as one of the most committed business schools. For example, this year, it ranked in the top 10 in a classification made by ChangeNOW x Les Echos.