Debate on European Identity and European Architecture
The European Commission Representative in Barcelona and the Fundació Mies van der Rohe organize the debate “European Identity and European Architecture”, within the framework of the project “New Narratives for Europe”. The event will take place on November 28th at Mies van der Rohe Pavilion.
Leading European architects will discuss the ideas and values which define European Architecture and consider what these can tell us about the future of the European Union. For example, what are the distinguishing features of European architecture, and what do they tell us about the ideas, interests, needs and values of European society?
The architects participating in this event will be: Petra Ceferin, from Ljubljana; Peter Cachola Schmal, from Frankfurt; Caroline Bos, from Amsterdam; and Margarita Jover, from Barcelona. Journalist Llàtzer Moix will act as moderator.
50th Anniversary of the Gobierno Civil Building in Tarragona
This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Gobierno Civil building in Tarragona, as well as the centenary of architect Alejandro de la Sota's birth. Therefore, the exhibition "100 years with Alejandro de la Sota" will open on November 18th. Our wish is that it will be as successful as earlier exhibitions in the CGAC and COAM.
The exhibition will open from November 18th until January 16th, 2015, from 9 am to 7 pm from Monday to Sunday. Guided tours are conducted on Saturdays at 10.30 am and 12.30 pm (with appointment only).
Organized by COAC together with the Government Subdelegation in Tarragona, and sponsored by Repsol, the Spanish Ministry of Development, BASF, ANAV and Zona Franca Consortium. Produced by ICO Foundation together with Alejandro de la Sota Foundation.
The exhibition features a chronological tour that includes works like Pueblo de Esquivel, Civil Government of Tarragona, Maravillas Gymnasium, Casa Dominguez, León Post Office, Alcudia housing and Central Lechera Clesa, with original drawings, photographs, models and furniture.
There will also be a series of conferences and debates related to the work of Alejandro de la Sota, with the participation of architects Mariano Bayon, Josep Llinas, Moises Puente, Santiago Barge Ferreiros and Jordi Guerrero.
Download the program of events here.
All events will take place in Subdelegación del Gobierno de Tarragona, except for the closing conference, which will be held in the Architect's Association's headquarters in Tarragona.
New uses for Olot's old hospital
The City Council of Olot has launched a participatory process about the future uses of Hospital Sant Jaume. Within this process, the Garrotxa-Ripollès COAC Delegation organized a meeting to discuss the future uses of the existing building, which took place on Friday November 7th.
The event was attended by councillors Estanis Vayreda and Nuria Fite; mayor Josep M Corominas; and COAC representative Nieves Roca. They explained the possibilities for the building and the City Council's appreciation. The initial proposal is a multipurpose building, in which to centralize municipal services and continue with elderly assistance.
After the explanation of the work carried out by the City Council, during question time, there was a debate about commercial uses inside and outside the urban area and about the revitalization of the old town.
1st Rehabilitation Fair in Barcelona
CUSTOMISED ADVICE ON HOUSING REHABILITATION
The Adviser's Office is an open contact point with the public, where information and advice will be provided. COAC participates by enabling architects to assist public consultations on housing rehabilitation. Thus, citizens are able to get information and recommendations about possible improvement or maintenance actions as well as subsidies for rehabilitation works.
FAMILY WORKSHOPS
Workshops organised by COAC:
- "KAPLA Workshop: Barcelona Towers" (December 13th, from 16.30 to 18.30 pm). Construction workshop with KAPLA, for children from 6 to 12 years old. KAPLA is an educational game based on rectangular wooden pieces of the same size, with which you can build different shapes.
- "Recycle Eixample" (December 14th, from 12 to 14 pm). Workshop for children which aims to familiarize them with the Eixample, make them think about its shortcomings and possible improvements, and finally make proposals through a collective model that will be built with recycled materials.
Family workshops are free, but registration is required.
To view the full program of activities, click here.