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Lexington opens premium offices on Passeig de Gràcia and strengthens its commitment to Barcelona
Barcelona gains a new office space in one of its most coveted addresses. Lexington has opened its second centre in the city, at number 56 Passeig de Gràcia, with a clear aim: to attract companies seeking a premium location, private offices, and integrated services without signing a traditional long-term lease.
The new centre occupies more than 2,200 square metres across two floors of a building owned by Pontegadea. The investment amounts to 1.7 million euros, bringing Lexington’s total commitment in Barcelona to around three million, where the company already operated on the Diagonal.
The space has capacity for 265 workstations, 32 private offices, communal areas, and a 300-square-metre terrace. It is not designed as an open coworking space for occasional use, but rather as a more stable environment for teams seeking privacy, flexibility, and a polished image in the heart of the city’s economic centre.
The company expects the new centre to fill up quickly. Much of the interest comes from international companies in sectors such as technology, health, fintech, and digital services, who see Barcelona as an attractive base for growth without immediately committing to a conventional office.
Location plays a major role in that decision. Passeig de Gràcia is not just a commercial and tourist avenue: it also brings together hotels, restaurants, transport connections, and landmark buildings that help project a solid corporate image. For many foreign teams, setting up there means entering Barcelona through the front door.
The interior design, by Ivory, combines the modernist character of the surroundings with a restrained, British-inspired aesthetic closely linked to Lexington’s identity. Soundproofing has been enhanced to suit intensive use for meetings, video calls, and hybrid work.
Sustainability is also part of the appeal. The building holds LEED Platinum certification, a mark that recognises energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and the use of durable materials. In a market where companies are increasingly focused on their environmental commitments, these kinds of details are no longer just an added bonus.
With this opening, Lexington reaches seven centres in Spain and more than 18,000 square metres in operation. Its model aims to occupy a middle ground: more exclusive and private than classic coworking, but more flexible than traditional office leasing.
The move comes at a time when Barcelona continues to gain ground as a destination for international companies. The city attracts talent, tech projects, and teams who value both connectivity and quality of life. In this context, the rise of flexible offices does not seem like a passing trend, but rather a response to a more mobile, more international way of working that is less tied to rigid contracts.
For Barcelona, the arrival of spaces like this also says something about the city’s economic moment. The debate about offices is no longer just about square metres, but about what kind of companies set up, what talent they attract, and how the centre is transformed. Passeig de Gràcia will remain a showcase, but increasingly also a workplace for an economy aiming to play in the global league.