The mayor of Castellón visits the renovation works at CEIP Mestre Canós, a sustainable and modern project by Gimecons

The mayor of Castellón, Begoña Carrasco, has visited the comprehensive renovation works that Gimecons The project is being carried out at the CEIP Mestre Canós school, as part of the Edificant plan. She was accompanied by the Councilor for Education, María España; the Councilor for Infrastructure, Sergio Toledo; the Territorial Director of Education, María Esteve; and representatives from Gimecons.

The works, which began in January 2024, have a completion timeframe of 15 months and an investment of 4,5 million euros. The renovation of the building, located between Avenida del Mar and Calle Tenerías, will transform the center into a modern, sustainable, and multipurpose space, with an initial capacity for 200 students, expandable in the future.

The renovated CEIP Mestre Canós school will have one preschool unit (first cycle), three preschool units (second cycle), six primary school classrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a dining hall with a capacity for 200 diners. As for the outdoor facilities, playgrounds and sports areas will be created, along with a gymnasium for student use.

One of the most prominent bets of Gimecons Sustainability is key to this project. The new building will promote energy self-sufficiency through the installation of solar panels, and will also feature thermoregulating elements on the façade to reduce energy consumption and improve ventilation. Furthermore, ceramic materials will be used on the façade and throughout the interior, distinguished by their design and functionality.

The school's design follows an L-shaped layout with two levels. The ground floor will house the preschool classrooms, the refectory, the multipurpose room, and the administrative offices, while the primary school classrooms, the library, the computer lab, and the offices will be located on the first floor. In addition, a covered walkway will connect different spaces, providing versatility and convenience for daily use.

Another distinctive feature of the new building will be a wooded courtyard, conceived as a climate refuge for the students, promoting the integration of green spaces into the educational environment.

Gimecons has emphasized that this project aims to offer a modern, accessible educational space adaptable to future needs, aligned with sustainability and energy efficiency goals.