GOe Gastronomy Open Ecosystem
BAT Architecture / BIG Bjarke Ingels Group
- Year: 2025
- Location: Donostia-San Sebastian
- Product: Flooring Interior Paneling
- Finish: Sand Oak, Sand Oak
- Architectural solutions: Furniture, Interiors, Special machining
- Project type: Cultural, Education
- Photography: © Francisco Tirado
Durability, sustainability, and global collaboration shaped the design of GOe – Gastronomy Open Ecosystem, located in Donostia-San Sebastián (Spain). Promoted by the Basque Culinary Center and conceived by BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group in collaboration with BAT Architecture, the building stands as an international benchmark where architecture, gastronomy, and research converge to envision the future of food.
Situated between the sea and the mountains, at the base of Mount Ulía and near Zurriola Beach, the building takes advantage of the site’s slope to integrate into the landscape through a walkable green roof that functions as a public plaza. This “architectural wave,” known as Path of the Waves, connects the city with the natural environment, creating an open and permeable space.
The project houses laboratories, experimental kitchens, classrooms, and coworking areas designed with flexible systems that adapt to evolving programs, encouraging interaction among researchers, chefs, entrepreneurs, and students. A large central staircase acts as the backbone, connecting levels and enhancing knowledge exchange.
Within this innovative and sustainable framework, PARKLEX PRODEMA contributes with natural wood solutions used in interior spaces, providing warmth, durability, and a material identity aligned with the project’s environmental values, fostering creativity and collaboration.
