JRC Seville

Located in Seville, Spain, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) Seville is set to become the European Commission's first net-positive energy institutional building. Construction officially began on 30 June 2025, and the project is designed to generate more energy than it consumes, setting a new benchmark for sustainable architecture across Europe.

Designed by the internationally renowned architectural firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), the building draws inspiration from Seville's traditional courtyards and pergolas. Its most distinctive feature is a large photovoltaic canopy that provides shade for public spaces while generating renewable electricity. The system is expected to produce surplus energy, allowing excess power to be fed back into the grid.

The new campus will accommodate approximately 400 researchers and incorporates high-performance glazing systems, lightweight construction technologies, and energy-efficient façade solutions. By combining locally sourced stone, wood, and ceramic materials with advanced engineering and sustainable design principles, the project successfully brings together aesthetics, functionality, and environmental responsibility.

Once completed, JRC Seville is expected to become one of Europe's most innovative public buildings and a flagship example of how glass, aluminum, and renewable energy technologies can be seamlessly integrated into next-generation architecture.