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Tibidabo‘s funicular railway has been nominated for the ‘Sustainable Transport Projects’ category
These prestigious awards distinguish architecture, design and innovation projects
Anyone can take part in the popular vote process, which is open until 30 May
The Glow Worm, Parc d’atraccions Tibidabo funicular railway, is one of the finalists for the prestigious Architizer A+ Architecture Awards. These awards are one of the most relevant international prizes in the area of architecture, and this is the eleventh edition organised by Architizer, an online architecture platform that recognises the most significant architecture, design and innovation projects at a global level.
The Glow Worm is taking part in the ‘Sustainable Transport Project’ category, which has been included in the competition for the first time, in order to recognise, among other aspects, forms of transport that include sustainable systems and materials while also following best practices in regard to design, construction and ethical operations. Thanks to its advanced, innovative design, the Tibidabo funicular railway is competing against other projects created by internationally recognised architects and design studios.
The names of the award winners will be made public on 30 May once the planned double voting system has been concluded. This consists of a jury of recognised professionals in the sector, along with the result of a popular voting process allowing anyone who registers on the Architizer website to cast their vote.
From a historic railway to a leading funicular railway using cutting-edge technology
The Glow Worm entered service in 2021, replacing the Parc d’atraccions Tibidabo historic funicular railway, inaugurated in 1901 and the first in Spain. The Glow Worm was built by the Barcelona architecture studio MIAS Arquitectes, based on a design by the prestigious architect Josep Miàs, who had already worked with Tibidabo on various occasions in projects such as the creation of the exterior façade of the Park‘s offices.
The new funicular railway boasts an innovative design that offers unique panoramic views, great comfort for its passengers, digital devices to augment their experience during the journey and a modern lighting system of futuristic inspiration.
Sustainable mobility, a key factor for Tibidabo
Aware of its privileged location in the Collserola Nature Park, sustainability and respect for its surroundings are key factors for Tibidabo. When the Glow Worm became operational, it marked a major change in the Park‘s mobility, in line with the goal of reducing polluting emissions at the top of the mountain and fostering the use of collective transport.
Since the Glow Worm entered service, Tibidabo has been working to reduce journeys to the mountaintop in private vehicles, favouring a reduction in polluting emissions and the pacification of the surrounding area.
