Madrid: The Latest Architecture and News
The House that Splits / Voluar Arquitectura
Exploring The Role of Tourist Information Centers in Europe's Top Destinations
In celebration of World Tourism Day, it's important to highlight the crucial role that tourist information points (TICs) play across Europe. These centers provide essential services, from maps and local advice to promoting sustainable travel. Strategically located at major transit hubs and landmarks, TICs ensure that visitors receive personalized guidance to enhance their travel experience. According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Europe welcomed an estimated 585 million international tourists in 2023, underscoring the importance of efficient, localized visitor support. TICs have adapted to this surge by offering both in-person and digital services, helping tourists make informed decisions about their upcoming journeys.
Nº5 Renovation in El Viso / EME157
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Architects: EME157
- Area: 280 m²
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: Louis Poulsen, ARTIFICIO, BORA, Cortizo, ICONICO, +2
The Remodeling of Santiago Bernabéu Stadium by L35 Architects Nears Completion
The Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is now recognized as a symbol of Madrid, Spain. Home to the Real Madrid football team, the stadium built in 1947 occupies a key position in the city, adjacent to a major transit artery. The stadium went through several refurbishments since its inauguration, most aimed at increasing the seating capacity. A major modernization process began in 2012, following an international competition. The winning design team is L35 Architects, in collaboration with GMP and Ribas & Ribas. The refurbishment project aimed to redefine the building’s relationship with the surrounding urban spaces, to improve accessibility, and to integrate more activities, from sporting to leisure, commercial, and socio-cultural functions.
A Catalyst for Social Change and Equity: In Conversation with Holcim Award Winners Husos, Elli, and Ultrazul
The Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction announced the winners of the 2023 edition, celebrating projects that showcase innovative approaches to sustainable construction practices. For the Europe region, the Gold Prize was awarded to Husos, Elli, and Ultrazul for their project “Composition of Knowledge House.” In a video interview with the winners, they explain the details of this rehabilitation project. Developed for the Carasso Foundation headquarters, the project uses an innovative “360° co-design process” to promote inclusivity and community involvement.
Exposición La orilla, la marea, la corriente: un Caribe oceánico en ARCO Madrid / Ignacio G. Galán + OF Architects
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Architects: Ignacio G. Galán, OF Architects
- Area: 800 m²
- Year: 2024
La Felipa / DIA UNO STUDIO
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Architects: DIA UNO STUDIO
- Area: 55 m²
- Year: 2023
Naturanda / Ignacio Frade
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Architects: Ignacio Frade
- Area: 538 ft²
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: Northdeco
Nuna Bar / Conjuntos Empáticos
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Architects: Conjuntos Empáticos
- Year: 2024
Gilda Haus / CODOO STUDIO
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Architects: CODOO STUDIO
- Area: 230 m²
- Year: 2023
Refurbishment and Extension of the Buenavista Cultural Center / Padilla Nicás Arquitectos
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Architects: Mariluz Sánchez Moral, Padilla Nicás Arquitectos
- Area: 2500 m²
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: Cristaleria Iberica, Desmon, GRUPO PAMESA CERAMICA, TAU Ceramica, Prissmacer, Ecoceramic, Geotiles, Navarti, LedsC4, Roca, +3
Ana Skobe Wins the Architecture Photography Category at Sony World Photography Awards 2024
The Sony World Photography Awards 2024 has announced its category winners and shortlist, showcasing the best single images from around the world captured during the last year. With over 395,000 submissions from 220 countries and territories, the competition aims to highlight established and emerging photographers from around the world. The Open Competition is divided into 10 category sections, covering a diverse range of themes, from Architecture and Landscape to Portraiture, Lifestyle, and Wildlife photography.
For the Architecture category, ArchDaily collaborator Ana Skobe has been declared the winner with a photograph titled “Falling Out of Time.” Bathed in the soft hues of evening light, a sleek geometric structure rises from the coastal landscape, its clean lines contrasting with the natural elements surrounding it. Positioned at the base of the lighthouse, a solitary figure gives a sense of scale to the composition, as it contemplates the vastness of the ocean.