FORCADELL advises ENTI-UB on the lease of the Link Building in the 22@ district

FORCADELL has advised ENTI-UB on the lease of the Link Building, a property owned by the Zurich Group located at 113 Pamplona Street, in Barcelona’s 22@ district. The building will house the university center ENTI-UB (School of New Interactive Technologies), affiliated with the University of Barcelona, and specialized in video games, music production, cybersecurity, and other digital sectors.

The transaction is part of ENTI-UB’s growth strategy, reinforcing its commitment to higher education in innovation and in the creative and digital industries. With this new center, the institution will expand its academic offering in a highly competitive and constantly evolving sector.

As ENTI-UB’s management explains, “the new Link Building campus strengthens our commitment to consolidating Barcelona as a benchmark in technological, creative, and digital education. This space will allow us to grow in community, talent, and innovation.”

A sustainable building in the heart of 22@

The Link Building is an exclusive office property with a ground floor and four upper floors, offering a total above-ground area of 6,687 m². Renovated by the Zurich Group in 2023, it holds LEED GOLD and WELL Silver certifications, which guarantee the highest standards of sustainability, energy efficiency, and user well-being. The building also features spaces such as a rooftop terrace with city views.

Located in the heart of 22@, the new ENTI-UB center is positioned within an ecosystem that brings together universities, technology and creative companies, research centers, and an excellent network of services and connectivity. This dynamic environment attracts both local and international talent and strengthens 22@ as a benchmark in the knowledge economy.

As Manel de Bes, Director of FORCADELL’s Office Department, notes, “the arrival of ENTI-UB at the Link Building confirms the consolidation of 22@ as the epicenter of higher education and innovation in Barcelona and demonstrates the city’s ability to attract talent and boost strategic sectors.”

About ENTI-UB

ENTI-UB, the School of New Interactive Technologies affiliated with the University of Barcelona and founded in 2013, is a pioneering university center in training for fields related to video games, programming, virtual reality, cybersecurity, music, and digital arts. Its goal is to prepare professionals capable of meeting the challenges of the technological and creative industries through practical, innovative, and market-oriented education.