The ICAC triples its space with a new headquarters at the Tabacalera in Tarragona and 6.3 million investment
The Catalan Institute of Classical Archaeology (ICAC) will have more than double the space in Tarragona with the new headquarters at Warehouse 6 of the Tobacco Factory. This transformation, with an investment of 6.3 million euros, will allow the improvement of facilities and the expansion of the research center's services.
The physical move is not just a relocation, but a boost that projects the ICAC toward a future with greater capacity to conserve, research, and open its activities to the public.
Details of the rehabilitation at the Tobacco Factory
What spaces will the new ICAC headquarters have?
The rehabilitation of Warehouse 6 will turn a four-story building into an expanded center with warehouses, laboratories, and public service areas. This means more than 3,100 square meters, more than double the current 1,308.
Specifically, there will be a larger warehouse to protect archaeological heritage, laboratories with advanced technology, offices for researchers, an auditorium, a library, and spaces open to the public.
Why is this investment key for Tarragona?
Investing 6.3 million euros in a project like this is not common in the city. This boost will improve ICAC's capacity to conduct cutting-edge research and conserve local and world heritage.
Furthermore, it strengthens the Tobacco Factory as a hub of culture and knowledge, a key factor for Tarragona’s economic and social activity.
Impact for the community and research
How will the new space affect the neighbors?
The new headquarters will open doors to the public with accessible spaces such as the library and the auditorium, which will be able to host events and cultural activities.
This means more opportunities for Tarragona’s inhabitants to get involved in cultural and scientific life.
What advantage does it have for Catalan archaeology?
With more space and resources, ICAC will be able to expand its investigations and improve the conservation of archaeological materials.
It will also be able to incorporate cutting-edge technology in the laboratories, which raises the level of studies conducted in our region.
Source of the article: Mar Rovira / Eloi Tost / Catalan News Agency
