The identity of an event takes shape long before it begins. It is reflected in the choice of venue, the resources used and the decisions involved in organising it. Beyond what happens on the day itself, these are all aspects that reflect a particular way of doing things.
In Barcelona, Auditori L’Illa takes all these details into account and incorporates a firm commitment to sustainability, accessibility and responsible management into its range of venues and services.
A space for every need
Located in the L’Illa Diagonal building, the auditorium has a range of rooms to suit the format and requirements of each event. The largest, the Auditori-Sala Victoria de los Ángeles, has seating for up to 597 people. The meeting rooms are suitable for smaller gatherings, while the Foyer and Sala Win complete the offering with versatile spaces for exhibitions, catering services, receptions and more informal get-togethers.
The auditorium’s location, right on Avinguda Diagonal and with good public transport connections, makes it easy for attendees to get there. Accessibility is also taken into account through measures such as Braille signage and reserved seating for people with reduced mobility in the main auditorium.
However, the auditorium’s offering goes beyond the versatility of its spaces to take into account the impact of the activities held there.
A commitment to sustainability
The venue is part of the Barcelona Sustainable Destination programme, which recognises its responsible management in the social, economic and environmental spheres.
This commitment is reflected in various measures implemented in its day-to-day operations. The auditorium uses 100% renewable energy and has solar panels installed on the building. It has also introduced water- and energy-saving systems and adopted a ‘Zero Plastic’ commitment to reduce the use of single-use packaging. In keeping with this approach, it provides purified water dispensers and uses glass bottles, helping to reduce waste during events.
These initiatives are complemented by solar-control window films, which help improve the building’s energy efficiency, and environmental awareness-raising activities.
Environmental criteria also extend to relationships with suppliers. Through a green clause, the auditorium extends these criteria throughout its service supply chain and to the parties involved in organising each event.
A shared moment
A congress, conference or presentation brings people together and mobilises resources. For a few hours, spaces are adapted to accommodate activities, audiences and new connections, and incorporating sustainability criteria is also a way of caring for the people taking part.
At an event, every detail helps shape its identity, which depends not only on what happens and what is said, but also on the decisions that make it all possible.
More information is available at auditorililla.com.
