El País reports that the Colón Towers, two high-rise buildings in the vicinity of Madrid’s Plaza de Colón and Biblioteca Nacional, may soon become listed. Designed by Antonio Lamela (December 1, 1926–April 1, 2017), the towers’ suspended structure was innovative at the time of their construction, between 1967 and 1976. In the 1990s new fire regulationsContinue reading “Marvel or monster? Madrid’s Torres Colón to become protected architectural heritage”
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Doctoral Studentship for Spanish Architecture at the University of Warwick
The university of Warwick is offering a Doctoral Studentship to a UK/EU candidate, focusing on ‘Petrifying Wealth: Religious buildings in Zamora, 11th-13th Centuries: building processes, forms and functions’ Outline of the project The construction of churches or church buildings is obviously as old as the dominance of Christianity in Western societies. The petrification of ecclesiastical wealth,Continue reading “Doctoral Studentship for Spanish Architecture at the University of Warwick”
Casa Vicens, a home designed by Gaudí, now open to the public in Barcelona
The first home designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí has recently opened to the public. Built between 1883 and 1885 as a summer house for the Vicens family, it is a masterpiece of riotous colour in an eclectic neo-moorish style. After over a century of transformations at the hands of various different owners, the World HeritageContinue reading “Casa Vicens, a home designed by Gaudí, now open to the public in Barcelona”
Research Seminar: Aparencia y razón en el reinado de Felipe III. Las artes y la arquitectura al servicio de un nuevo gusto, 29 November-1 December 2017, Madrid
Los últimos veinticinco años han conocido una notable renovación y ampliación de las investigaciones centradas en aspectos diversos del reinado de Felipe III (1598-1621), especialmente, en lo que respecta al estudio del valimiento de Lerma y su influencia cortesana, política y cultural. Se han revisado, además, múltiples cuestiones de la política exterior de la MonarquíaContinue reading “Research Seminar: Aparencia y razón en el reinado de Felipe III. Las artes y la arquitectura al servicio de un nuevo gusto, 29 November-1 December 2017, Madrid”
Featured Exhibition: The Museum and Roman Temple of Cordoba: History of a Restoration
The Museum and Roman Temple of Cordoba: History of a Restoration, Archeological Museum of Cordoba, closes 24 September 2017. Intended to celebrate the Museum’s 150th anniversary, this display focuses on the most important Roman monument in the city, whose architectural and sculptural fragments have formed part of the Museum’s collections since its early history. The exhibition alsoContinue reading “Featured Exhibition: The Museum and Roman Temple of Cordoba: History of a Restoration”
News from the world of Hispanic art
Many things happened last week in the world of Spanish and Latin American visual culture. London’s Sir John Soane Museum announced a new series of annual lectures and prizes intended to raise the profile of architects, artists and writers who broadened society’s understanding of architecture and the built environment. The inaugural lecture, scheduled for NovemberContinue reading “News from the world of Hispanic art”
Conference: III International Seminar on Sacred Heritage, São Paulo, Brasil, 26-29 July 2017
III International Seminar on Sacred Heritage, Monastery of São Bento de São Paulo, Brasil, 26-29 July 2017 This Seminar, the third organised by the Grupo de Pesquisas Barroco Memória Viva do Instituto de Artes of the UNESP and coordinated by Prof. Dr. Percival Tirapeli in collaboration with the Faculdade São Bento, discusses relevant aspects ofContinue reading “Conference: III International Seminar on Sacred Heritage, São Paulo, Brasil, 26-29 July 2017”
La construcció de la catedral medieval (Barcelona)
La construcció de la catedral medieval Magistri Cataloniae Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Facultat de Filosofia i Lletres Sala de Graus 31 de març de 2017 Programme 9:00 Presentació de la Jornada La catedral i els recursos 9:15 Daniel Rico (UAB) Fundavit, struxit, dotavit, deinde dicavit: La construcción poética de la arquitectura en la Alta EdadContinue reading “La construcció de la catedral medieval (Barcelona)”
Lecture: Tom Nickson on ‘Sensing the Holy: Architecture and the Senses in Medieval and Early Modern Spain’
The London Society for Medieval Studies is hosting a lecture on Tuesday, January 24th at 7.00pm by: Tom Nickson (The Courtauld Institute of Art) presenting on: ‘Sensing the Holy: Architecture and the Senses in Medieval and Early Modern Spain’. Wolfson Room (NB01), IHR Basement, Senate House (located on Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU). All thoseContinue reading “Lecture: Tom Nickson on ‘Sensing the Holy: Architecture and the Senses in Medieval and Early Modern Spain’”
Hispania Nostra 40th Anniversary
Hispania Nostra 40th Anniversary: Recognising Spain’s Patrimony in Europe Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Madrid (COAM) Madrid, 23 May – 30 June 2016 Subsequently on show at other locations around Spain. Display celebrating Spain’s cultural and natural heritage via the 191 Spanish projects that have been awarded Europa Nostra prizes over the last 40 years.Continue reading “Hispania Nostra 40th Anniversary”
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