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Contemporary Architecture in Madrid

In the last decades, Madrid has been investing heavily in the contemporary architecture turning it into a city where the new buildings and the old remodeled constructions have become the icons of the Spanish capital. Architects like César Pelli, Norman Foster, Richard Rogers and Herzog & de Meuron have managed to transform the city, perfectly integrating the spaces that seem to come from the future. How about a tour of the streets that are a contemporary art exhibit?  You will find an amazing fusion of aesthetic and functionality and discover all about the innovative use of the materials.

 

Puerta América
A striking hotel for its cutting-edge interior design, the work of leading architects and artists.

Prado Museum
One of the world’s leading art galleries boasting works by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Titian, Rubens and Hieronymus Bosch, among others.

Reina Sofia Museum
The Reina Sofia Museum houses one of the finest collections of contemporary art in the world, including Picasso's iconic Guernica .

Matadero Madrid
The city's old slaughterhouse, at Madrid Río Park, has been transformed into a cultural megacomplex.

ABC Museum of Drawing and Illustration
Located close to Conde Duque Cultural Centre, this eye-catching building hosts temporary exhibitions and the valuable ABC Collection. CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Caja Mágica
Set in the Linear Park of the Manzanares River, it is one of the city's great symbols of contemporary architecture.

Madrid Río Park
Running along the bank of the Manzanares River, this beautiful new park is the perfect place to have a long, laid-back lunch and spend the afternoon strolling, cycling or simply people-watching.

Teatros del Canal
A modern theatre complex that hosts major Spanish and international theatre performances and concerts.

Espacio COAM
A multifunctional and modern complex for the citizen, dedicated to architecture.

CaixaForum Madrid
This vibrant cultural centre is famous for its temporary exhibitions and its amazing vertical garden.

Mirador building
Nicknamed "the viewpoint", this contemporary block of flats boasts a large balcony which looks out over the nearby mountain range.

Manzanares Linear Park
This natural environment surrounded by the Manzanares in the Usera area is ideal for leisure and recreation.

Bamboo House
A facade of bamboo is the hallmark of this emblematic sustainable and ecological building in Carabanchel.

Tabacalera Promoción del Arte
Unique cultural space housed in Madrid’s Former Tobacco Factory in the Lavapiés neighbourhood. TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR RENOVATION.

La Zarzuela Racecourse
Sport, tradition and leisure are combined in an exceptional architectural setting near El Pardo .

Ciudad del BBVA
Headquarters of BBVA bank in Madrid, including a 93 metre tall elliptical tower known as La Vela.

Fundación Botín
A beautiful industrial building dating from the early 20th Century, refurbished in 1996, is home to the Madrid premises of the prestigious foundation from Cantabria.

Torres Blancas
An icon of Spanish organic architecture, which won the Prize for European Excellence in 1974.

Norman Foster Foundation
A non-profit organisation devoted to research, education and the preparation of architecture, design and urban development projects.

Torre de San José
Spiral-shaped apartment building located on one of the tallest hills in Vallecas.

Building Bosque de Atocha
Residential building voted Architectural Design of the Year by the Outstanding Property Awards for its efficiency and sustainability, in the Arganzuela district.

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