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 |
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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.
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