TORRE REALIA\ The Icon is an icon of modern architecture located in the heart of Paseo de la Castellana, the backbone and heart of Madrid's financial district.
The building, an essential part of the Madrid skyline, was designed and conceived by architect Philip Johnson, with the idea of breaking with the concept of linear design, standing as the first inclined office building in the world.
In 2019, The Icon underwent a plan to update and modernize its facilities and facilities. The upgrade plan resulted in three main results: a spectacular new lobby, obtaining the certification of a building in sustainable operation BREEAM In Use (excellent in management and very good in use) and the incorporation of a 5,000 m2 coworking space. As if that weren't enough, TORRE REALIA\ The Icon has obtained the SPATIUM seal, a safe and healthy space, with an exceptional rating.
The exceptional lobby forms an extraordinary and spacious space. It houses the building's reception, with one of the most avant-garde access control systems on the market, in which the large video walls located in the hall attract attention. Eight high-speed elevators provide access to all floors very quickly, thanks to their call pre-assignment system, and their distribution in two different batteries. In addition, TORRE REALIA\ The Icon has two forklifts that facilitate both the implementation of new companies and the circulation of goods and building maintenance workers, avoiding interference with the movement of users.
The configuration of the space and the absence of pillars in the plan, with a central layout of the vertical communications core, offer an enormous range of interior distribution possibilities, optimizing the use of the surface and increasing the productivity of its occupants. In addition, the open spaces that characterize flexible offices favor the performance of air conditioning and lighting, contributing to the reduction of environmental impact.
All TORRE REALIA\ The Icon offices have technical floors, false ceilings, LED lighting, telecommunications cabling and toilets in the same office. The air conditioning system operates free-cooling for each half floor. This system guarantees air renewal of up to 100%, resulting in unbeatable air quality and high energy savings. Additionally, the building has a detection system, sprinkler extinguishing system and evacuation routes. This set of active security and passive protection is managed thanks to a Building Management System (BMS) in a permanent control post, from where the rest of the building's facilities are also managed.
The three underground floors of the building house a car park with 351 parking spaces, including ecospaces for charging electric vehicles, and an indoor car park for bicycles with 24-hour security. The car park is configured with two independent entrances and two exits to favor the flow of vehicles, highlighting the possibility of direct access from the Paseo de la Castellana tunnel.
As for TORRE REALIA\ The Icon's communications, they are excellent both by private and public transport. It has a privileged location on Paseo de la Castellana, which combines the flexibility of public transport at the Plaza Castilla Hub, with immediate connection to the city's main highways. The Chamartín railway hub, 5 minutes away, and the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 15 minutes away, guarantee excellent national and international connections.