CaixaForum Madrid

CaixaForum Madrid is a cultural center in Madrid, Spain. Located in Paseo del Prado in a former power station, it is owned by the not-for-profit banking foundation "la Caixa". The art center opened its doors in 2008 and it hosts temporary art exhibitions and cultural events.

CaixaForum Madrid
CaixaForum Madrid and Vertical Garden in 2011.
Established2008 (2008)
LocationMadrid, Spain
TypeCultural center
OwnerFundación ”la Caixa
WebsiteCaixa Forum Madrid

The cultural center was designed by the Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron and built by Ferrovial between 2001 and 2007.[1] It was an old power station called Central Del Mediodía, from the 1900s. The Vertical Garden by Patrick Blanc at the square is also well-known.

See also

References

  1. "CaixaForum Madrid". Herzog & de Meuron. Retrieved 1 November 2018.

40°24′39.65″N 3°41′35.09″W

This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.