Guided visits to the “Pabellón de la Victoria” (Victory Pavilion): discover the future children’s hospice in Barcelona

07 · April · 2026

In Barcelona 2026: World's Architecture Capitol, the Fundación Villavecchia will reveal the developing project of the Pabellón de la Victoria (Victory Pavilion) with two guided visits.

This initiative will allow visitors to learn about the building which will be the future host of a children's hospice, a pioneering project in young palliative care situated in the historical landmark of Sant Pau. The visits will take place on the 14th of May and November 5th of 2026, under the title "Arquitecture que cuida la vida" (Architecture that cares for life), and will offer and exclusive opportunity to discover how historical heritage, contemporary architecture, and careful attention has been combined to better the quality of life of children with grave illnesses and their families.

An architectural and social achievement

The visits will start with a presentation inside the Recinto Modernista of Sant Pau led by Anna Varderi, director of Fundación Villavecchia, followed by an explanation of the architectural project by architect Carme Pinos and the corporation Recop, who are in charge of the facade's restoration. The tour will include an exterior tour of the pavilion and the presentation of the developing restoration of the facade and deck, with the participation of the restoration team themsevles. Depending on the current state of development, there will be a possible opportunity to access the building's interior.

From modernist heritage to an innovative children's hospice.

This pavilion, drawn out by Louis Domenech i Montaner in 1905 and built by Pete Domenech i Roura in 1922, forming part of a group named Patrimonio Mundial by UNESCO (World Heritage). Originally conceived to care for young girls with illness, it was later turned into a Pediatric pavilion and is now being transformed into a space catered to the current needs of pediatric palliative care.

More than a century after its inicial construction, this historic building will host the first children's hospice of Cataluña, bolstered by the Fundación Villavecchia after decades of experience in supporting families and children with grave illnesses.

A space to care for life until the end

The future children's hospice will offer services for the ease of family life, rest, emotional support, therapeutic games, and support for the last days of life. The center will contamine six rooms for respite care, two family homes for the last days of life, day spaces, play and therapy zones, and comunal spaces including a garden.

With the capacity to host 400 families each year, many in vulnerable situations, the project has become a benchmark in the humanización of special care and the raising of awareness of pediatric palliative care. A pioneering project that caters architecture to service care, dignity, and medical care; turning the Pabellón de la Victoria (Victory Pavilion) into a unique space in our country.