Resa will develop a new university residence in Barcelona, scheduled to open in September 2027. The complex will be built at the confluence of Sinai, Natzaret and Samaria streets, close to the Mundet campus and Vall d'Hebron Hospital. It will have 510 beds in 420 rooms, many of them with private terraces.
The residence will be developed over a built-up area of more than 16,000 sqm and will consist of four independent buildings connected by landscaped areas. Work will begin shortly and is scheduled for completion in April 2027. In addition, the project includes the transfer of part of the land for the creation of a public park in collaboration with Barcelona City Council.
The design of the complex incorporates sustainability criteria with the aim of obtaining BREEAM certification in the ‘Very Good’ category. The planned common areas include study rooms, coworking spaces, a gymnasium, dining room, cinema, car park, rooftop with views, green areas and a 24-hour security system.
According to Marta Sánchez Serrano, CEO of Resa, the new residence seeks to facilitate access to university accommodation in Barcelona and to offer an environment that combines private spaces and shared areas.
Dennis Van Alphen, Resa's Chairman of the Board and Head of Infrastructure at PGGM, said that the project responds to the growing demand for student accommodation in the city, especially in areas with limited supply.
The project will be executed by Alta Real Estate and Tec Engineering as delegated developers. During its development and subsequent operation, it is estimated that more than 200 direct and indirect jobs will be generated.
With this incorporation, Resa will exceed 12,000 beds in Spain, spread over 46 assets located in 23 cities. Since its acquisition by the Dutch fund PGGM in July 2022, the company has expanded its presence in the market and currently has more than 70 agreements with universities and public institutions throughout the country.