Madrid, April 6 – The historic and long-abandoned former Antituberculosis Dispensary of the Social Security at Goya 52 in the Salamanca district is set to undergo a significant transformation. The Comunidad de Madrid has initiated plans to convert the building, constructed between 1926 and 1928 by architect Amós Salvador Carreras, into a modern health center.
A Second Life for a Protected Building
The building, which had been declared in a state of technical ruin in 2022, will be almost entirely demolished, with the exception of its protected facades. These include the main rationalist facade – the architect’s first work in this style – and the neomudéjar-style interiors, both of which are subject to mandatory restoration. This approach aims to integrate these valuable elements into the new structure while modernizing the facility.
The Comunidad de Madrid has already put out to tender the drafting and processing of a Special Plan to increase the buildability of the central building. This will allow the new health center to meet the significant demand for healthcare infrastructure in the area, while also recovering some of the original grandeur of the old Dispensary.
Strategic Location and Increased Buildability
The property, owned by Planifica Madrid, a public company under the Ministry of Presidency, Justice, and Local Administration, is located between Goya Street, 52, and General Pardiñas, 14. It boasts a plot area of 865.20 m² and 926 m² according to the cadastre.
According to the Ministry, the regional government’s objective is to provide this property, which has cataloged elements, with building conditions (buildability, open space, heights, etc.) similar to other properties in the block. This will satisfy the healthcare needs of the area, in accordance with the request from the Madrid Health Service (Sermas), without compromising the value of the protected elements to be integrated into the new building.
To achieve this, it was essential to increase the buildability of the building to match it, both urbanistically and in terms of floors, with the rest of the properties in the block. A Special Urban Planning Consultation (CUE) on the improvement of buildability was submitted in 2025, receiving a favorable outcome from the Heritage Commission and a report from the General Sub-directorate of Planning of the Madrid City Council.
Under the approved proposal, the building facing General Pardiñas, 14, is expected to reach six floors, with the top two set back, to align with its neighbors. The facade facing Goya Street will extend to eight floors, also with the top two set back. The volumetric structure of the interior building will be maintained, and all protected elements of the old dispensary will be preserved.
Timeline and Investment
The Ministry has already established a timeline for the transformation of this property. The contract will be awarded based on a plurality of criteria, prioritizing the best quality-price ratio, evaluated according to economic and qualitative factors. Offers or participation requests are open until April 6.
The construction period is estimated to be approximately 16 months, from the start of the project until the final approval of the Special Plan by the Administration. The investment for this project is substantial, amounting to 36,235.56 euros, underscoring the commitment to address the significant demand for healthcare infrastructure in the area.
This initiative reflects Madrid’s ongoing efforts to revitalize its urban landscape while preserving its historical and architectural heritage, providing essential public services to its residents.
Source: https://www.larazon.es/madrid/nuevo-centro-salud-que-tendra-madrid-interiores-neomudejares_2026040669d30d4683aca52e0e43fa2a.html
