The developer Lagoom Living has begun construction on the largest affordable rental complex in Andalusia, featuring 843 homes on plot R-1 next to the Seville Congress Palace. The investment amounts to €143 million, co-financed with European funds.
The machinery has already started operating on plot R-1, next to the Congress and Exhibition Palace (Fibes), where Lagoom Living has begun to build a complex of 843 homes intended for affordable rental. The project, promoted in conjunction with the Seville City Council and the Municipal Housing Company (Emvisesa), represents an investment of €143 million and becomes the largest of its kind in all of Andalusia.
Of that amount, €26 million comes from the European Next Generation EU funds, managed by the Junta de Andalucía as part of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR). The start of construction follows the completion of the bidding, awarding, and technical planning processes, once the replanting act was signed.
28 months of construction with delivery expected in November 2028
The schedule anticipates a duration of 28 months, meaning the complex is expected to be delivered in November 2028. The development will be built on a public domain plot, after Lagoom Living was awarded the contract by Emvisesa.
The complex will consist of 691 protected homes with two and three bedrooms intended for affordable rental and an additional 152 transitional homes, distributed across four buildings ranging from eight to fourteen floors. For residents, 715 parking spaces and over 5,000 square meters of green areas with native vegetation will be provided.
Additionally, the complex will feature common areas such as a gym, sports areas, coworking spaces, reading and music rooms, a children's playroom, children's areas, laundries, a pet spa, and a swimming pool. All designed to create a self-sufficient and quality environment for residents.
Industrialised construction and energy efficiency
The construction will be carried out by Sacyr using a construction model partially based on industrialisation. About 25% of the project will be developed with industrialised systems, including prefabricated facades, dry partitioning, and modular bathrooms manufactured off-site. This methodology will allow for the compatibility of production with on-site execution to reduce timelines, improve finish quality, and decrease both material and water consumption, as well as waste generation and emissions associated with the construction process.
From an environmental perspective, the complex will have an energy rating of AA and BREEAM Good certification. It will incorporate photovoltaic installations, aerothermal systems, infrastructure for electric mobility, water reuse solutions, and sustainable drainage, in addition to low carbon footprint materials.
Management by Sogeviso and precedent in Málaga
Once completed, the asset will be managed by Sogeviso, which will take over the operation of the homes following the same model implemented by the developer in the University District in Málaga, where last June it obtained the final construction certificate after completing 530 homes also intended for affordable rental.
The CEO and co-founder of Lagoom Living, Javier Braza, has stated that the project aims to demonstrate that collaboration between administrations and the private sector can help expand the supply of affordable housing through large-scale developments. In his view, access to affordable housing is one of the main challenges in the residential market and requires initiatives capable of combining construction efficiency, sustainability, and quality.
For the people of Seville, this project represents a breath of fresh air in an increasingly strained rental market. Its location next to Fibes, well-connected and close to the city centre, makes it an attractive option for young people and families looking for a reasonably priced home. However, it will be necessary to wait until late 2028 to see the keys.
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