A cutting-edge science project against Alzheimer designed by the team Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura
Pasqual Maragall Foundation promotes the creation of a cutting-edge science project against Alzheimer. The 30,000 square meters building designed by the team Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura will be located in front of the Hotel W Barcelona and is expected to be fully operational between 2012 and 2015. The construction works have already started.
The project "barcelona Beta" a public-private initiative that aims to create a new model for scientific research of excellence in order to obtain results for diagnosing, treating and curing Alzheimer’s and other related diseases, as well as offering solutions to improve the quality of life for the elderly.
The President of the Government of Catalonia, José Montilla presided at the presentation ceremony held at W Barcelona that included the Minister of Health and Social Policy, Trinidad Jiménez; Mayor of Barcelona, Jordi Hereu; and, representing the Pasqual Maragall Foundation Partners, Ricard Fornesa. The presentation was be given by Pasqual Maragall and Jordi Camí, president and managing director of the Foundation, respectively.
