A New Chapter in Madrid: GBSB Global Opens Its Flagship Campus by Retiro Park
A place where history breathes innovation and every space invites discovery.
In the heart of Madrid, at 1 Calle de Valores, GBSB Global Business School is celebrating a milestone that reflects its growth, creativity, and commitment to innovative education.
The school’s new flagship campus is located steps away from the historic Retiro Park and has transformed one of the city’s most iconic buildings into a space where learning, culture, and design converge.
The building itself has over seventy years of history. It was once home to Panificadora El Águila, where the aroma of freshly baked bread filled the neighborhood. Later, it became the Escuela Superior de Aeronáutica (ESA), a university center of the Polytechnic University of Madrid. Its distinctive facade, which once featured a real airplane, made it a landmark in the city’s architectural landscape.
Today, this heritage lives on. The historic building has been meticulously restored and reimagined, transforming an industrial and educational site into a symbol of renewal that bridges Madrid’s traditional character with GBSB Global’s forward-thinking spirit.
The New Campus Experience
The new Madrid flagship opens its doors to light, nature, and movement. Visitors enter through a luminous atrium where natural wood, steel, and glass coexist harmoniously. Spacious corridors lead to open learning lounges filled with greenery and daylight. At the heart of the building is a vertical wall of flowers and an indoor garden — a living metaphor for renewal and growth.
Transparent classrooms, flexible co-working areas, and digital innovation labs make the space fluid and collaborative. It is designed for how today’s students think, create, and connect. Splashes of Mediterranean color, minimalist lines, and natural materials bring warmth to every corner. Sustainable design choices anchor the campus in the values of the future.
Tradition meets Modernity
The renovation process was an impressive display of creativity and determination. In record time, the project achieved a harmonious blend of architectural excellence, environmental awareness, and a strong sense of identity. Every detail tells a story, from the restored facade that honors Madrid’s craftsmanship to the contemporary interiors that are designed for interdisciplinary learning and community life.
Ideally located near Retiro Park, the new campus offers students a privileged setting at the crossroads of culture, business, and innovation. Surrounded by Madrid’s most dynamic districts, the campus embodies the Mediterranean values that define GBSB Global: openness, diversity, and human connection.
As GBSB Global welcomes its students to this new home, the Madrid campus becomes a statement of purpose, celebrating tradition while embracing the future. It is a space where international education will thrive in one of Europe’s most vibrant capitals.