REBUILD 2026: Photonic materials for cooler and more sustainable cities
Facing the rise in extreme heat events, cities require solutions capable of enhancing their thermal performance and advancing toward more livable, efficient, and resilient environments. At REBUILD 2026, in collaboration with Photokrete, we showcased solutions based on photonic materials designed to mitigate solar radiation and minimize heat gain in facades, rooftops, and pavements. Their application […]
The Transformation of Glòries Square receives the 2026 Ciutat de Barcelona Award
The Plaza de las Glòries Catalanes has established itself as one of the most significant urban projects in Barcelona in recent years. In the 2025 edition of the Ciutat de Barcelona Award for Architecture and Urbanism, the jury—composed of Eva Prats, Marina Cervera, Josep Ferrando, Ninoska Juan, and Marc Riera—granted this recognition to the work […]
The remodeling of Huelva’s Plaza de la Merced wins the 2025 Architecture Award
The historic Plaza de la Merced, located in front of the Cathedral-University of Huelva, has been recognized with the 2025 Architecture Award, granted by the Official College of Architects of Huelva (COAH) in the category of Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Recovery, and Public Spaces. This award distinguishes an intervention that combines urban innovation, sustainability, and […]
Decarbonizing architecture: Breinco at ARCHITECT@WORK Valencia
Breinco participated in the first edition of Architect@Work Valencia, held at Feria Valencia. The event brought together architecture and design professionals to explore new ways of building and transforming urban spaces through sustainable criteria. The theme of this edition, “Decarbonising Architecture”, addressed how to move toward built environments with a lower environmental impact, focusing on […]
Panot del Segle XXI receives a mention in the 2025 Premi Catalunya d’Ecodisseny
Breinco receives a mention in the “Product” category of the 2025 Premi Catalunya d’Ecodisseny for the Panot del Segle XXI, a reinterpretation of Barcelona’s iconic paving stone. The awards ceremony, held at the Palau Robert in Barcelona, recognized products and services designed and manufactured in Catalonia that stand out for their innovation, sustainability, and environmental […]
Panot del Segle XXI: from traditional to sustainable
Tras más de un siglo formando parte del paisaje urbano, el panot “símbolo de Barcelona y de la cultura mediterránea” se reinventa de la mano de Breinco para dar respuesta a los desafíos del siglo XXI. Con una trayectoria consolidada en innovación y diseño urbano, Breinco presenta el Panot del Segle XXI: una solución avanzada que integra diseño, sostenibilidad y funcionalidad para construir espacios públicos alineados con los principios de la economía circular y las necesidades de las ciudades del futuro.
Rediscovering Barcelona’s Port Olímpic
The transformation of Barcelona’s Port Olímpic marks the beginning of a new era for this iconic space. More sustainable, accessible, and innovative than ever, the renovated port opens its doors with wide promenades, green areas, and cultural spaces, turning it into a vibrant meeting point between the city and the sea. A project that redefines the way Barcelonians and visitors enjoy the coastline.
The new Plaza de la Merced: nature, accessibility, and culture
The new Plaza de la Merced in Huelva is reinvented as an urban space designed for everyone, where accessibility and connection with nature take center stage. Three side streets, now pedestrianized, surround a large, open, and unobstructed central space that directs the view toward the Cathedral-University facade. Featuring green mounds that mimic Huelva’s rolling geography and a drainage system that makes use of rainwater.
Carlos Ferrater and the evolution of the concrete brick: a link between innovation and tradition
Imagine a brick that transforms the way we conceive space. The Ferrater Brick redefines the boundaries of architectural design, expanding both aesthetic and functional possibilities. Its avant-garde design allows architects to explore new creative dimensions, offering a flexibility that drives artistic expression and construction efficiency in their projects.
A Breinco R&D&I project leads innovation in urban paving
Breinco has presented its R&D&I project focused on the behavioral analysis of various constructive paving systems, with the aim of promoting the use of more sustainable and efficient paving solutions, aligned with the needs of 21st-century cities.
Cataluña Avenue in Sant Antoni de Calonge: a new greenway in favor of healthy urbanism
The metamorphosis of Cataluña Avenue in Sant Antoni de Calonge represents a vanguard vision of the healthy urbanism of the future. This project, led by the renowned architect and landscaper Lola Domènech, promises to offer a first-class pedestrian experience, perfectly aligned with the aspirations of 21st-century cities.
Currently, it is one of the projects nominated for the “2024 ArquinFAD Awards,” a recognition that underscores its importance and significant contribution to the field of urban design and planning.
REBUILD 2024: Breinco showcased innovative solutions for more sustainable and resilient cities
At the latest edition of Rebuild, Breinco stood out as a leader in advancing more sustainable and innovative construction by presenting solutions that actively promote the adoption of modern building models aligned with the circular economy.
Breinco present as an exhibitor at REBUILD, Madrid
From 19 to 21 March, Breinco will take part in the major technology event for the construction industry: REBUILD, the leading innovation forum to transform the built environment and drive the sector’s digitalisation and decarbonisation.
Temple, an urban furniture piece that fuses innovation with classical architecture
Breinco and the architecture studio VORA have created a new concept of urban furniture: a city stool that connects us with classical architecture and brings balanced environments where the modern and the classical come together.
Innovation in Urbanism: Breinco’s success at Municipalia 2023
Breinco stood out at Municipalia by presenting solutions designed to create cities that embrace sustainability, comfort and innovation.
Municipalia 2023: Breinco presentará tres propuestas innovadoras para el futuro del urbanismo
Breinco will present three innovative proposals for the creation of welcoming, sustainable and modern public spaces at Municipalia 2023, the international trade fair held in Lleida from 17 to 19 October.
The iconic Barcelona flower Panot for interiors
Panot Flor, that iconic piece evoking the essence of Barcelona and its rich street history, has captured the hearts of architecture enthusiasts around the world. Its legacy is undeniable, and its presence in the streets of the Catalan capital is a constant reminder of its cultural importance.
Club Nàutic Port d’Aro, a new high-quality space
The new Club Nàutic Port d’Aro is a space integrated into the natural Mediterranean landscape. With an elegant and sustainable design, it aims to encourage social interaction, relaxation and a strong connection with nature.
Breinco presented innovative solutions for the cities of the future at Construmat
Cities of the future that regard sustainability as a core value, and that leverage technology to innovate and facilitate the overall development of the population.
Breinco obtains the verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for slabs, pavers and kerbs
Breinco obtains verification of its Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its slabs, pavers and kerbs. The Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a highly useful tool that certifies transparency regarding the sustainability of a product or service throughout its entire life cycle.
Palau Robert presents a vision of the cities of the future
Through the “Somia la Ciutat” exhibition, Palau Robert presents a vision of future cities. Urban environments that embrace digitalisation, the ecological transition and identity. These values will guide the design of public space and architecture in the coming years.
The Glòries area in Barcelona. A clear example of green urban planning
Las Gloriès de Barcelona, un espacio verde que promueve la interacción del ciudadano y el respeto por el medio ambiente. Breinco como referente en soluciones sostenibles, creó a medida: pavimentos, mobiliario urbano y elementos de urbanización para los distintos espacios de la Canòpia Urbana.
Hilari(um) Festival: a land art space designed to connect with nature
Breinco represents quality, elegance, and sustainability, and this time it highlights its close connection with art and nature through the Hilari(um) land art festival.
Panot Segle XXI: the best proposal to renew Barcelona’s iconic pavement
Breinco achieved the highest score in the Barcelona City Council competition to redesign the panot. Its proposal, “Panot Segle XXI”, aims to address the main environmental challenges of large cities, such as global warming, flooding, and noise pollution.
Ideas and tips for your pool surroundings
Summer is approaching, and we all enjoy having a space to unwind and relax. What better way than with a swimming pool surrounded by a pleasant, safe, and high-quality environment?
The 8 basic steps for laying a slab
Here are the eight basic steps to properly install a slab.
We continue to reinforce our commitment to the environment
At Breinco, we advocate for landscapes that promote well-being, provide a global benefit, and where design is supported by the innovative use of materials and their improved application.
Breinco promotes the integration of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS)
Breinco’s permeable and draining pavements represent a sustainable paving solution, forming part of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS).
These systems promote the creation of spaces that improve rainwater management, thereby delivering a range of environmental, social, and economic benefits.
Breincosmartplay: municipalities embrace augmented reality technology
Breincosmartplay is a new way of playing with space and augmented reality. It consists of printed paving slabs featuring a variety of interactive games that encourage physical activity, group interaction, and learning.
The 8 basic steps for installing slabs
We present the eight basic steps for the correct installation of concrete slab paving.
Remembering Ricardo Bofill from Barcelona.
At Breinco, we develop tailor-made solutions with the ability to connect with the author’s vision. This has led us to take part in several renowned projects, inspiring us to continue creating high-quality solutions with strong landscape value.
Llosa Vulcano®: the iconic slab of Barcelona
LLOSA VULCANO® has been awarded the “Environmental Quality Guarantee Distinction” and is part of the permanent collection of the Museu del Disseny de Barcelona.
LISTOMAT®: the best alternative to wooden slats
LISTOMAT® is born as a design aimed at reducing the maintenance of wooden decking without losing its qualities of sustainability, permeability, and aesthetic warmth, while ensuring durability at the same time. It is a natural product committed to the environment that becomes the best alternative to traditional wood.
Connect with nature: the magic of slow architecture
In this project, the fusion between modern and rustic elements has achieved the ideal balance to create a “slow architecture” space. The selection of appropriate materials that blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings reflects the possibility of a strong connection between architecture and nature.
FILTRA slab was awarded Premi Catalunya d’Ecodisseny 2021
Our FILTRA paving has been recognized as an innovative solution with a high level of permeability and, above all, for its smart design that improves rainwater management.
Breinco promotes sustainable urban development in Mexico
It is increasingly evident that cities must create environments that are more respectful of the environment and of people’s health. Breinco has been developing solutions for more sustainable architecture and urban planning for years, and therefore can be a strong option to improve the quality of life of Mexican citizens.
Infinity: system for industrialized inverted roofing
INFINITY is a solution specifically designed for the construction of inverted flat roofing systems. It is designed to transform areas that have been underused until now into functional spaces capable of improving people’s quality of life.
The new Port of Mataró: an elegant and multifunctional space
The redevelopment of the Port of Mataró has transformed a previously neglected area into a multifunctional space of high landscape quality. Its new design has aimed to enhance different types of activities without losing sight of the importance of the symbiosis between urban planning and the environment.
Passeig de Sant Joan: one of the best streets in the world
Passeig de Sant Joan ranks second among the thirty best streets in the world. Its sustainable design, which includes our permeable pavements, has made it an international benchmark in urban planning.
Kodolé: the award-winning pavement
KODOLÉ positions itself as a paver with a unique design by receiving two national and international recognitions. Furthermore, it is now participating in the “Best Design of the Year” exhibition at the Museu del Disseny de Barcelona.
NET-CLEAN®: surface protector and sealer
NET-CLEAN® surface protector and sealer forms a film on the slab surface that facilitates the removal of general dirt.
ISO 14001: we reaffirm our environmental commitment
In order to reduce the environmental impact of our activities, in April 2021 Breinco obtained the ISO 14001 certification, the internationally recognized standard for Environmental Management.
Urban furniture approved by the Madrid City Council
Considering the need to create sustainable, innovative, and high-quality solutions for smart urban development, at Breinco we offer urban furniture approved by the Madrid City Council.
Custom bench in Plaça dels Germans Sàbat, Girona: a high-quality space for pedestrians
Breinco has contributed to the redevelopment of Plaça dels Germans Sàbat (Girona) by creating a custom curved concrete bench alongside slab paving.
Filtra: an Acqua joint permeable pavement incorporating sustainable drainage
The Filtra slab is a permeable paving system by Breinco that incorporates sustainable drainage to manage rainwater.
Redevelopment of the Monte Tossal Skatepark (Alicante)
Breinco has collaborated on the renovation of the Monte Tossal skatepark, creating a new concrete skin that makes pedestrian use compatible with that of skateboarders.
Solar Reflectance Index (SRI): Minimizing the heat island effect in urban environments
With a correct choice of materials and their shades, it is possible to minimize the effects on microclimates and human and wildlife habitats by reducing heat islands.
Comparative Medicine and Bioimaging Centre in Badalona (BCN)
A state-of-the-art scientific facility seamlessly integrated into the natural environment.
Kodolé Paving Breinco Silver Delta Award
Kodolé, Breinco’s draining paving, wins the Silver Delta Award for being a design with an ecological mission: water can flow through the pavement, plants can also grow, and the system allows for different compositions. The idea is to create discontinuous surfaces in our cities, allowing nature to emerge, blurring and replacing the grey of continuous concrete.
The Redevelopment of Avenida del Mediterráneo in Benidorm
The redevelopment of Avenida del Mediterráneo in Benidorm has been carried out with the aim of turning it into a sustainable and integrated urban lounge as a multifunctional urban model.
Breinco and Urban Enjoy bring augmented reality to children’s playgrounds
Plaza Pere Torrent in Lloret de Mar features an innovative children’s playground with interactive games, the result of applying augmented reality to Breinco’s paving.
Crown Square Manchester
Crown Square has become the most successful public square in the city, acting as a crucial, grand civic space for the surroundings.
Triangular Slab in Boulevard Aubanel, Miramas, France
A multifunctional and sustainable urban park to create a new entrance to the city.
What benefits does a reinforced earth retaining wall provide?
Retaining walls: flexible, sustainable, reliable retaining walls that integrate into the landscape.
Plaza del Jardín, Tibidabo Amusement Park
The new Plaza del Jardín acts as a prelude to the key elements and philosophy of Barcelona’s amusement park, offering visitors of any age a wonderful panoramic view of the city.
Breinco Smart Play interactive games
As a result of the collaboration between Breinco and Urban Enjoy, Breincosmartplay is born: the new interactive game boards printed on paving and managed through a mobile phone application.
Eliseu Guillamon, landscape architect | Parc de les Veles, Calella
This park is a small tribute to the lateen sails of our Mediterranean Sea, those of our fishermen and those of our sailors.
The Barcelona flower: paver or slab?
What is the difference between a slab and a paver?
Llosa Nano and Llosa Gaudí
An outdoor pavement with a hexagonal geometry featuring a design based on a honeycomb structure.
A new color for the Glòries pavement: Canòpia
Canòpia color: a light color to reduce the temperature of urban pavement.
Urban renewal: Glòries Square in Barcelona
The new global project proposes the reorganization of infrastructure to reduce the prominence of private vehicles: a new super-block in the city of Barcelona.
Sancho de Ávila Funeral Home remodeling, Barcelona
Llosa Vulcano pavement as a chromatic solution to integrate all the project’s elements perfectly.
Swimming pool and surroundings
An ideal pavement for paving the garden and the pool surroundings. Non-slip, resistant, easy to clean, and with great aesthetic value.
NET-CLEAN® surface protector and sealer
NET-CLEAN® surface protector and sealer forms a film on the surface of the slab that facilitates the cleaning of dirt in general.
Sustainable nautical port in Estartit, Girona
Reference port of the Costa Brava, leader in sustainable development and energy efficiency.
Tactile paving stones
The function of tactile paving is to provide clear and unambiguous sensory information to people who are blind or have significant visual or cognitive impairments.
Stimulo Design | Lift Bin
Breinco urban litter bin designed for highly frequented spaces and with a sustainable character.
Renovation and rehabilitation of the Sant Antoni Market in Barcelona
The city is an ever-evolving stage, with quality public spaces that are increasingly autonomous and efficient, better connected, and actively shared by citizens.
Sant Pau Research Institute – Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
The new building incorporates the most demanding contemporary parameters in terms of sustainability and circular economy. It is detachable, convertible, reduces energy consumption, lowers the impact of materials and water usage, and is a healthy building.
The 9 basic steps for installing a reinforced earth retaining wall
The ultimate guide to installing a flexible, sustainable, reliable retaining wall that blends seamlessly into the landscape.
Barcelona. Decontaminating pavement on Icaria Avenue
The challenge for Breinco is to become a versatile company that builds smarter and more democratic cities.
Salva Fábregas & Óscar Pérez | The TIMBER bench
A classic wood and steel bench presented as a neutral element designed for all types of public environments.
Environmental Quality Assurance Seal
BREINCO Environmental Commitment
Cava & Hotel Mastinell, a unique architecture
A distinctive modernist-style architecture in the heart of Penedès, with forms representing cava bottles.
EPDs: Environmental Product Declarations
Environmental Product Declarations are documents that transparently and independently verified by a third party provide information on the environmental performance of a product based on its life cycle assessment (LCA).
Concrete and colour
Coloured concrete: cement, sand, water, and high-quality micro-granulated pigments.
Barcelona. Highline of Sants
Talking about Barcelona as a Smart City means moving towards a more sustainable and more intelligent city. Have you walked along the new HighLine?
ASPECT Landscape | CALMA bench
A classic bench made of wood and steel, presented as a neutral element designed for a wide variety of public environments.
Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC). Concrete of the 21st century
It is a next-generation type of concrete that allows the design and production of complex shapes with high strength while remaining very lightweight and slender. It has high compressive, flexural, and wear resistance, as well as excellent durability. It is a fluid/liquid-consistency concrete that achieves low water absorption. It is manufactured with polymeric, inorganic, or metallic fibers and siliceous aggregates with a maximum size of 1 mm.
Barcelona. Passeig de Sant Joan redevelopment
Permeable concrete pavement as an innovative urban construction solution.
Marc Guitart & Romà Pueyo | ORIGAME concrete bench
Modular concrete bench that, by simulating a folding technique, allows different shapes to be created from a single piece. Be simple, be smart!
Smart urban planning: controlled pollution
Air pollution is one of the greatest threats facing cities. The toxicity levels of the air we breathe remain high and take a significant annual toll in terms of public health and healthcare costs.
Smart urban planning will bring a revolution in the way atmospheric conditions are managed, transforming the urban environment. In this context, photocatalysis contributes to environmental protection and to our overall well-being.
Paris, La Défense. Central Business District
Custom architectural concrete tailored to the specific requirements of each project: urban paving, benches, and concrete staircases.
Espinàs & Tarrasó Architects | Permeable paving KODOLÉ
Permeable paving made of triangular blocks with fillable joints. Be green, be smart!
10 basic steps for installing paving blocks
The ultimate guide to correctly installing concrete pavers.
VANOTON, the porous paver permeable to both water and air.
Slab Filtra is a permeable pavement by Breinco that incorporates sustainable drainage to manage rainwater.
Pavers Versus Stamped Concrete Pavements
Retaining walls: flexible, sustainable, reliable retaining structures that integrate seamlessly into the landscape.
ACQUA JOINT Paving stones
ACQUA JOINT is a type of permeable paving system that filters rainwater through the joints formed between the pavers.
Decarbonizing architecture: Breinco at ARCHITECT@WORK Valencia
Breinco participated in the first edition of Architect@Work Valencia, held at Feria Valencia. The event brought together architecture and design professionals to explore new ways of building and transforming urban space through sustainable criteria. The central theme of this edition, “Decarbonizing architecture”, addressed how to move towards built environments with a lower environmental impact, focusing […]
