Art Nouveau market building "Mercado de Colón", Valencia
The restoration of an Art Nouveau market building (1916), closed int 1985 and in a very dilapidated state. The project involved extensive restoration and stabilisation of the structure (brick ends and cast iron and glass hall structure) while providing 4 new underground levels, 3 ...
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Project details
Title: | Art Nouveau market building "Mercado de Colón", Valencia |
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Entr. year: | 2003 |
Result: | Medal |
Country: | Spain |
Town: | Valencia |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Building type/ Project type: | Commercial building |
Former use: | Market hall |
Actual use: | Commercial spaces |
Built: | 20th century |
Architect / Proj.leader: | Enrique Martinez-Diaz, Architect |
The Jury's citation: | For the careful restoration of an important art nouveau market building with an exemplary integration of a new parking facility, and for the consequent revitalisation of its surroundings. |
GPS: | 39°29'7.7"N 0°22'7.4"W |
Web, Links: | www.mercadocolon.es/index.php |
Description:
The restoration of an Art Nouveau market building (1916), closed int 1985 and in a very dilapidated state. The project involved extensive restoration and stabilisation of the structure (brick ends and cast iron and glass hall structure) while providing 4 new underground levels, 3 of which for much needed parking. The ground level market remains spatious, open and light, with new commercial spaces enclosed in glass boxes spaced out down the 2 sides of the market. The renewed market has revivied the area providing much needed commercial and service activities.
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