Fundación Kālida (Spain)

Kālida Sant Pau, designed by Benedetta Tagliabue - EMBT Architects, is part of the international Maggie’s network of centres dedicated to providing free care and emotional and practical support to people with cancer and their families. Nestled within the historic precincts of the Sant Pau Hospital, Kālida Sant Pau is a pioneering architectural gem. It highlights the healing power of architecture and is deeply influenced by the architect’s personal experience with cancer, having supported her partner, Enric Miralles, through the illness.

Roca’s commitment to society and local communities is demonstrated by its active involvement in various social initiatives worldwide. Joining the ranks of several Spanish brands from the furniture, lighting and decoration sectors, Roca extended its support to this project by donating bathroom fittings, accessories, and tiles to enhance the facility's bathrooms and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by cancer.

Situated between the historic hospital building by Domènech i Muntaner and the new buildings, the Kālida Sant Pau Centre’s ground floor is designed as a fan-shaped space open to the surrounding garden. A double-height dining room serves as the central area providing a welcoming space for relaxation with large windows overlooking the garden. In collaboration with Patricia Urquiola who generously contributed to the project introducing some of her beautiful design pieces, the interior design is a combination of soothing neutral tones to promote relaxation combined with splashes of colour to bring in some optimism. This design philosophy carries through to the two bathrooms, where thoughtfully chosen Roca fixtures effortlessly blend into the exquisitely designed environment.

Responding to the need for privacy, the flexible floor plan allows for several smaller rooms to be created through sliding doors, each room with views of the garden and the adjacent modernist hospital building. The façade incorporates ceramic latticework offering a sense of transparency.

Roca’s Meridian wall-hung toilet’s minimalist design seamlessly complements the sleek look of the PL6 dual flush plate. Its easy-to-use chrome-finished controls offer maximum convenience and blend perfectly with other bathroom fixtures. The chrome finish adds a modern touch to the bathroom and creates a striking contrast with the brown floral design, elevating the overall design. When combined with accessories from the Hotels collection in the same chrome finish, it completes the look.

In addition, the Sofia basin boasts generous dimensions, providing maximum practicality and comfort. The Lanta high-neck faucet complements the basin beautifully, its pure and slim lines harmonising perfectly with the rectangular shape of the basin. Meticulously designed to achieve the ideal balance between the body, spout, and lever, the Lanta faucet ensures a comfortable and effortless experience for the user. The synergy between Roca’s well-thought-out fittings and the overall design of this project creates a practical and visually appealing bathroom.

The bathroom on the first-floor features Roca fixtures selected from the Access and Victoria Pro collections, and were chosen for their ergonomic, versatile and sophisticated solutions. Among the fixtures featured are a folding grab bar with built-in toilet roll holder, the Victoria Pro faucet with a specially crafted handle for individuals with reduced mobility, and the Access wall-hung basin.