Tag: 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...
Off-the-beaten-track: Ten destinations in Spain that should be on your travel bucket list in 2022
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...
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
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...
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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Spain's USO and SITCPLA unions have joined forces with...
