Reg.Nr. 93/SP/010

Linares Palace (Palacio de Linares-Casa de America), Madrid

Restoration of a palace, an example of Madrilenian Court Architecture of the 19th century, with its original decoration and works of art. The ensemble consists of the palace, two pavilions and a romantic garden. It was adapted to serve as "House of America" for various cultural ...
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Project details

Title:Linares Palace (Palacio de Linares-Casa de America), Madrid
Entr. year: 1993
Result:Medal
Country: Spain
Town: Madrid
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: residential building
Former use:Townhouse
Actual use:Building for cultural activities, meetings, conferences
Built: 19th century
Architect / Proj.leader: D. Carlos Puente Férnandez, Architect
The Jury's citation: "For the beautiful restoration of the Linares Palace, a typical example of 19th century court architecture, which will be turned into a Latin American cultural and political centre"
GPS:40°25'8.9"N 3°41'31.4"E
Web, Links:

www.casamerica.es/

Description:
Restoration of a palace, an example of Madrilenian Court Architecture of the 19th century, with its original decoration and works of art. The ensemble consists of the palace, two pavilions and a romantic garden. It was adapted to serve as "House of America" for various cultural activities, meetings and conferences.