The beautiful vertical garden on the old wall of the Palau de la Metal-lúrgia in Montjuïc has become a green jewel and an impressive display of architectural and environmental innovation in Barcelona.
This pioneering urban space, inaugurated last April, is home to 104 plant species, including some fifteen suspended trees that give life to a green lung of 535 square meters.
This visionary project, conceived by architect Gabriel Ruiz and coordinated by the artistic gardening firm Babilon, has been possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 150 professionals, the Fundació ‘La Caixa’, the Fira Barcelona and the Barcelona City Council.
The result is a marvel of biodiversity, dominated by native Mediterranean plants such as lavender, sage, rosemary, olive, carob, cypress and many other species adapted to the city’s water regime.
A vertical garden for the city
What makes this vertical garden even more special is its modern irrigation system, which collects and harnesses rainwater, helping to optimize water resources and promote environmental sustainability in a city that is constantly looking for new ways to reduce its impact on the environment.
This vertical green space, located in the old wall of the Palau de la Metal-lúrgia, has become a unique attraction for the inhabitants and visitors of Barcelona.
With its suspended trees and its height of 12 meters, it creates an impressive experience for those who visit it.
In addition, this space is expected to evolve over time, changing with the seasons and providing shelter for birds and pollinating animals, which are essential for biodiversity and ecosystem conservation.
The Montjuïc vertical garden has become an inspiring example for other cities seeking to implement green and sustainable solutions in the midst of their urban growth.
This initiative demonstrates that it is possible to integrate nature into urban spaces and create green areas that beautify the city.
A sustainable project
The vertical garden project at the Palau de la Metal-lúrgia is a step forward for Barcelona in its quest to become a greener and more sustainable city.
Initiatives such as this remind us of the importance of preserving and promoting biodiversity in urban environments and invite us to continue exploring new ways of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.
It is important to preserve and promote biodiversity in urban environments and to continue exploring new forms of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.
Innovation and beauty come together in this vertical garden, making it a green jewel and a legacy for future generations and an example for the region.
