Verticality at Porta Diagonal: Innovation, Sustainability, and a Compact City
1 de September de 2025Verticality at Porta Diagonal: Innovation, Sustainability, and a Compact City
1 de September de 2025Share
15 / 09 / 2025
Porta Diagonal: The New Axis Connecting City and Nature
At a time when cities are searching for more balanced models of growth, Porta Diagonal stands out as a unique opportunity to reconnect the urban with the natural. Located between Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, and Collserola Natural Park, it acts as a living link between city and nature.
A Privileged Location
Porta Diagonal is located at a strategic point in the Barcelona metropolitan area, right where the urban fabric of Esplugues and Barcelona meets the green slopes of Collserola. This location not only offers privileged views and environmental quality but also allows the natural park to become part of the everyday life of those who live, work, or visit the project.
Public Space that Leads You to Green
One of Porta Diagonal’s greatest assets is its public space, designed to facilitate pedestrian routes and connect all areas of the project (residential, business, educational, healthcare) with Collserola. The central axis, known as El Camino, winds through the entire site, creating plazas, gardens, and viewpoints that encourage walking and experiencing the surroundings in an active way.Nature Embed in Design
Vegetation is not a decorative element, but a structural one. With more than 18,000 m² of green areas (15,300 of them public), the project is committed to a green infrastructure made up of native vegetation, biotopes, and naturally filtered water features. All of this not only improves biodiversity but also cools the environment and promotes a healthier urban ecosystem.