Torre Glòries

The Torre Glòries ( Catalan pronunciation: [ˈto.rə ˈɣlɔ.ɾi.əs]), formerly known as Torre Agbar (pronounced [ˈto.rə əɡˈbaɾ]), is a 38-story skyscraper located between Avinguda Diagonal and Carrer Badajoz, near Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes, which marks the gateway to the new technological district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was designed by French architect Jean Nouvel in association with the Spanish firm b720 Fermín Vázquez Arquitectos and built by Dragados. The Torre Glòries is located in the Poblenou neighbourhood of Barcelona and it was originally named after its owners, the Agbar Group, a holding company whose interests include the Barcelona water company Aigües de Barcelona.

The tower is 144.44 m high with a diameter of 39 m. It has a total of 50,693 m (545,650 sq ft), of which 30,000 m (320,000 sq ft) are offices, 3,210 m (34,600 sq ft) technical facilities, 8,132 m (87,530 sq ft) services, including an auditorium, and 9,132 m (98,300 sq ft) parking space. It cost €130 million to build.