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WATCH: Inside the pre-packaged homes that are popping up across Spain and take just one day to install

“PREFABRICATED” homes — a type of dwelling whose primary components are manufactured in a factory and assembled elsewhere — are growing in popularity. Here’s...

MADRID: Iconic buildings open their doors

SPAIN'S city's are packed with modern architectural masterpieces and from September 21-24, you'll have access to 90 of the capital's most eye-catching best.

The British architect who loves Spain

The emblematic building Veles e Vents (or Sails and Winds), in Valencia port, is often singled out as one of the east coast of Spain’s most captivating constructions. But how many people know it was designed by British architect Sir David Chipperfield, 69, whose lifetime achievements have just landed the Pritzker Prize, the industry’s highest honour.

Partners in Design: The Swiss architectural wizards that have reimagined the nature of buildings

THEY have been working together since 1978 and grafted on a staggering 600 projects in 40 countries around the world. So it’s perhaps not surprising...

Hot or Not: The Scottish Parliament Building designed by Spanish architect Enric Miralles

AT home, Enric Miralles is seen as one of Spain’s most celebrated architects, with works including the Santa Caterina Market and Natural Gas Building,...

Wise walls : Award-winning Casa Sophia is said to be Spain’s greenest home

IT is said to be Spain’s most renewable home. Casa Sophia, near Madrid, is constructed entirely from recycled and low-impact materials which ‘protect the planet...

Spain is least ‘culturally arrogant’ country in Europe but here are 10 reasons why you SHOULD say ‘Viva España!’

Spain is the humblest country in Europe when it comes to shouting about its national patrimony - way behind boastful Britain and gloating Greece, according to a recent poll. But Pablo Balbontin has 10 reasons to be proud of his native land...

Off-the-beaten-track: Ten destinations in Spain that should be on your travel bucket list this summer

Looking for a destination that is picturesque but also tourist-free, well look no further, here is a list of the top ten hidden destinations...

Is Spain really ugly? You decide, after leading writer slams overdevelopment and awful architecture

SPAIN has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than almost any other country in the world. From its white villages to grand cities, the architecture...

‘Spain is Ugly’: New book takes swipe at chronic overdevelopment of costas and charts architectural ruin of Spain

THE renowned editor of El Pais’s travel supplement Andres Rubio claims ill thought out overdevelopment has ruined Spain in his controversial new book ‘España...

IN PICS: Historic castle in Spain’s Morella restored thanks to €1.5m investment by Spanish government

IF the town of Morella in Castellon is famous for one thing, that is unmistakably its castle. Crowning and looming over the municipality like a...

OH BE-CAVE! Architect in Spain turns tatty tool shed into stunning cave home

The project, which took just four months to complete, enshrines the concept of minimalism with natural materials

Discover how Islam has enriched Spain with architecture to worship

SPAIN is undoubtedly one of the most Arab-influenced countries in Europe. From language to art, the Moors left an indelible mark on Spanish culture. But...

A shop in Valladolid is popping corks in the world of architecture after basing its design around wine bottles.

Vinas & Viandas, created by Zooco Estudio, is a cave-like structure in the city centre using elements based on wine bottles and barrels. Wine racks...

Tile with style – Spain Awards is open for entries

THE Tile of Spain Awards is open for entries - and it’s cooler than it sounds. Architects, interior designers and students are invited to submit...

Spanish construction firm bags prestigious prize

The firm, with new wave influences, has made an ‘outstanding contribution to creative architecture’

Sevilla church wins World Architecture award

The Iglesia La Ascension del Senor scooped the top prize at this year's World Architecture

Radical landmark to close in Sevilla

A landmark of Spain's guerilla architecture is to close as figurehead takes on new projects

Spectacular Roman cloister ‘discovered’ in Spanish garden

Piece of architecture purchased by homeowner's grandfather in the 1950s was unknown to experts until recently

World’s biggest wooden structure unveiled in Andalucia

Sevilla’s new 90 million euro ‘parasol’ is revealed

Bodega up for top architecture prize

Lord Rogers' iconic Bodegas Protos nominated for the Stirling Prize

Modern architecture meets Spanish wine

As Bodegas Protos is nominated for the Sterling Prize, Kevin Guyan looks at the relationship between modern architecture and Spanish wine

The leaning tower of Sevilla

Architects vote on skyscraper which could lead to Sevilla losing its World Heritage Status

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