Work on the new Masia continues apace and in line with forecasts, with a finishing date of this June set to be met. During the summer, the final touches, furniture and installations to the building will be completed and the move from the current building will begin for the first residents.

The final part of the work has been carried out under the auspices of the MCM Renting company at a cost of 9 million Euros and has lasted for 17 months since December 2009.

The building will have 6.000 square metres, distributed over five stories, including an underground floor, and will have rooms for 123 sportsmen and women, 83 for residents and the rest for the professional teams.

The Masia de Can Planes currently has 610 square metres, split over two stories and an attic, with room for 60 sportsmen and women, 12 of whom sleep in the Masia and the others in rooms in the North Goal Stand of the Nou Camp.

Practical and comfortable

Functionality and rationality are the two concepts which have been held most in mind for the design of the new rooms, which are either four bed or two bed spaces. These rooms, all with exterior light, are on two floors of the new residence, the first with a capacity of 41 and the second with 42. Each room has beds, wardrobes, writing table and an en suite bathroom.

The ground floor houses the kitchen, dining room, administration offices, extra work classrooms and communal areas for the residents. Access to the building from outside will be through this floor, with reception and external visit areas here as well.

Iconic Façade

In line with the commitment to combine sustainability and technology, the façade of the building will help to improve the energy consumption and the acoustic insulation of the complex. The FCB initials will also be incorporated onto the glass panel on the façade.