OGÍJARES (GRANADA), 13 (EUROPA PRESS)
The Diputación de Granada presented on Thursday the rehabilitation project, with a budget exceeding five million euros, for the Luis Bueno Crespo building in Ogíjares, in the metropolitan area of Granada, after more than 17 years of abandonment, to transform it into a modern technology-based business incubator.
The President of the Diputación de Granada, Francis Rodríguez, along with the first vice president of the provincial institution, Nicolás Navarro, and the Deputy for Public Works and Housing, José Ramón Jiménez, participated in the presentation with, among others, the Mayor of Ogíjares, Estéfano Polo.
With a 16-month execution period, it marks a milestone in the institution’s strategy to enhance its heritage value, promoting the creation of quality employment, and strengthening synergies with the business and technological fabric of the province, as detailed by the Diputación in a press release.
Rodríguez emphasized that this project, which is starting its bidding phase and could be completed after the summer, represents «an important commitment to the future of our province. With this technology hub, we will write a new chapter in the history of the Bueno Crespo building, which, unfortunately, and inexplicably, has been abandoned for almost two decades. It is time to bring it back to life and put it at the service of the citizens.»
The President also highlighted the Diputación’s commitment to maintaining a collaborative approach in its development policies, stating that «we will continue to open the doors of the institution to the citizens, ensuring that our heritage is cared for and useful in creating opportunities and employment. This initiative also contributes to our strategy of supporting and partnering with companies, the Chamber of Commerce, the Technological Circle, and the University of Granada, among other key stakeholders.»
The rehabilitation project affects the module located to the east of the complex, a multi-story block consisting of a ground floor and two additional floors. The intervention includes the restoration and reinforcement of structural elements, as well as the complete renovation of facilities, interior distribution, finishes, and exterior carpentry, adapting the building to current technical and regulatory standards.
This first phase of rehabilitation will enable the use of a minimum of 16 business modules, four on the ground floor and six on the first and second floors, a training room, an auditorium, offices for management and administration, a multipurpose area, and an office space.
Its location, next to the expansion of the Health Technology Park (PTS) and 15 minutes from the site where the Ifmif-Dones particle accelerator is planned, places it in «a privileged environment for attracting innovative initiatives.»
The building, originally designed in 1962 by the architect and Dominican friar Fray Francisco Coello de Portugal, is an example of the architectural rationalism characteristic of the Modern Movement.
Initially conceived as a school and residence for religious personnel, its functional and austere design retains significant heritage value. The structure is organized into two parallel blocks sharing common areas on the ground floor, articulated around a courtyard entrance with open porticos.