Palacio de Hielo Shopping Centre

The Madrid Ice Palace, located in the Campo de las Naciones district of Madrid, was conceived as a large multifunctional complex combining commercial, sports and leisure facilities. The development comprises approximately 48,800 m² of built area, including four basement levels dedicated to parking facilities and several above-ground floors housing a 3,000 m² indoor ice rink, cinemas, retail areas, restaurants and recreational spaces. The scale of the excavation and the functional complexity of the building required structural and construction solutions specifically adapted to the execution of large reinforced concrete structures

From the perspective of fabricated reinforcing steel, the project was distinguished by the implementation of industrialized reinforcement fabrication and installation systems developed by ERSIGROUP. The main structure was supported by a 28 cm thick reinforced concrete raft foundation, reinforced using specially manufactured welded mesh panels incorporating Ø10 mm and Ø12 mm reinforcing bars, supplemented by localized reinforcement in areas subjected to higher structural loads

The construction of the four basement levels required a deep excavation reaching approximately –13.08 m below ground level, making it necessary to install an anchored perimeter diaphragm wall system to retain the surrounding soil and protect adjacent infrastructure. The presence of groundwater during excavation also required the implementation of dedicated drainage solutions and waterproofing systems, ensuring the long-term durability and performance of the reinforced concrete structure

One of the most significant aspects of the project was the use of prefabricated reinforcement cages for columns, manufactured in industrial facilities and delivered to site ready for installation. This approach eliminated the need for on-site rebar fabrication yards, optimized construction logistics and enabled sustained production rates of up to 700 m² of slab construction per day, including column installation. The industrialization of reinforcement processes implemented by ERSIGROUP contributed significantly to improved quality control, shorter construction schedules, enhanced site safety and greater overall construction efficiency

KEY MILESTONES

• 48,800 m² multifunctional commercial, sports and leisure complex
• Four basement levels dedicated to parking facilities
• 3,000 m² indoor ice rink
• Deep excavation reaching approximately –13.08 m below ground level
• Construction of an anchored perimeter diaphragm wall system for excavation support and soil retention
• 28 cm thick reinforced concrete raft foundation
• Use of specially fabricated welded mesh panels incorporating Ø10 mm and Ø12 mm reinforcing bars
• Industrial fabrication of prefabricated reinforcement cages for columns developed by ERSIGROUP
• Implementation of groundwater control and perimeter drainage systems
• Construction productivity reaching up to 700 m² of slab area per day, including column installation
• Reduced construction schedules, optimized logistics and improved safety through industrialized reinforcement fabrication and installation processes developed by ERSIGROUP
• Estimated reinforcement consumption of approximately 6,300 tonnes of fabricated and installed reinforcing steel