Barcelona’s ambitious redevelopment of Les Glòries continues, with plans to transform the historic Casa del Sucre into a new hub for neighbourhood life. The building, also known as the Farinera Ceres, was constructed in 1893 as a flour mill powered by water from the Rec Comtal. It later housed sugar packaging operations, giving rise to its popular name.
Although large parts of the Glòries area have already been reurbanised, residents from nearby districts such as Fort Pienc, Sagrada Família, and El Clot have long argued that the site remains unfinished. Many of the older structures linked to the Encants market are still set for demolition, but Casa del Sucre will be spared due to its architectural and historical value.
The Barcelona City Council plans to rehabilitate the building as a community complex. Proposed uses include a youth centre with auditorium, rehearsal and meeting rooms for the Castellers de la Sagrada Família, spaces for a local children’s organisation, and facilities for the neighbourhood petanca club.
The project preserves the original 1893 nave and its 1910 expansion, recognising the site’s cultural heritage while adapting it for modern community needs. The works are expected to be tendered during the 2027–2031 mandate, giving the district a long-awaited social and cultural facility at the heart of its reimagined urban landscape.
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