Kategora Communications Dept.
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Kora Pamplona, located in Soto Lezkairu, is expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2025

Kategora Real Estate has completed the structural phase of Kora Pamplona, a project with a ‘Flex’ operational model that aims to redefine the concept of accommodation in the Navarrese capital. Additionally, the first show apartments are now ready, offering a significant preview of what this complex will be like. «We plan to have the building envelope completed by the second quarter of 2025, with finishes and equipment ready by the end of the year,» highlights Mikel Muñoz, Project Manager of the development.

Located in Lezkairu, this complex of 167 apartments and 1,400 m2 of common areas seeks to integrate seamlessly into the urban fabric of the city, promoting a modern and sustainable lifestyle. To this end, the architectural design, led by the OFS studio, has been guided by the principle of environmental and economic sustainability. From the outset, Kora Pamplona has prioritized natural light and energy efficiency, aiming to minimize its environmental impact through the optimization of each process involved in its design, construction, and operation.

To maximize the building’s energy efficiency, passive solutions have been implemented to reduce consumption, such as eliminating thermal bridges, triple-glazed windows, and a hermetic envelope that ensures thermal and acoustic insulation. Additionally, active systems such as geothermal energy for climate control and aerothermal energy for domestic hot water (DHW) have been incorporated. The installation of 80 solar panels, each with a peak power of 540Wp, is also planned, providing an annual production of 56,160 kWh. «With these measures, we expect energy demand to be reduced by at least 50%,» says the Project Manager.

Meanwhile, the interior design studio Cul de Sac has contributed its creative vision to provide the complex with a design that fosters a connection between visitors and Pamplona’s residents, making this building a vibrant space that encourages interaction. According to Muñoz, «each of its common areas and apartments is intended to be an extension of the city, allowing visitors and residents to immerse themselves in Pamplona’s culture.»

Kora Pamplona’s narrative is inspired by the Navarrese capital, functioning as a museum that reveals the city’s hidden gems and highlights the elements and figures that have shaped “the city of walls.” For example, the common areas and meeting rooms pay homage to Pamplona’s most emblematic locations, both in their assigned names and decor, while the color scheme chosen for the apartments parallels some of the most colorful facades in the Old Town.

The complex’s reception area evokes the entrance of a museum, while the “Euskal Jai” grandstand incorporates the typography and color of the historic Pamplona fronton. Additionally, the gym on the ninth floor, featuring panoramic views, has been named “Saralegi” in tribute to the renowned local stone lifter. Every detail in Kora Pamplona is designed to rediscover the essence of this green capital.

With 20 years of experience in the real estate sector, Kategora Real Estate develops and manages unique complexes that maximize innovation, sustainability, and profitability for investors. Kora Pamplona belongs to the ‘Flex’ line, designed to adapt to new accommodation needs and strategically located in well-connected urban hubs. A successful example of this model is Kora Green City in Vitoria, which has generated an average annual return close to 6% (fixed + variable). Now, the new complex in Lezkairu is projected to deliver similar net returns.

«Soto Lezkairu is one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Pamplona. Its proximity to the city center and its predominantly young population make it an ideal location for our complex and its guests—whether they be tourists, postgraduate and doctoral students, or professionals passing through—to engage with the city’s vibrant life,» explains the Project Manager. «Furthermore, Kora Pamplona will always have its doors open to welcome neighbors and invite them to participate in organized activities, creating a new focal point in the neighborhood.»

With 80% of the apartments already sold, Kora Pamplona is set to open by the end of 2025. This new ‘Flex’ complex—developed by the Basque developer Kategora Real Estate and operated by its hospitality management company, Kora Living—has become a highly attractive asset for investors looking to participate in initiatives with guaranteed profitability while contributing to the city’s sustainable development. Kora Pamplona is an innovative, sustainable, and profitable real estate project designed to meet the needs of a tourism market seeking flexible accommodation solutions for short, medium, and long stays, adapting to market demand with ease.

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