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Oracle of DelphiLas Arenas reconstruction: Richard Rogers imagines
January 18th 2007 01:46
TIMES are changing in Spain with one of Barcelona's most famous bullrings, the iconic Arenas de Barcelona, set to be converted into a luxury retail complex by British architecture firm Richard Rogers Partnership.
Despite local opposition to the plan, the historic structure, which opened in 1898 but has sat disused since 1990 due to the declining popularity of bull fighting in Catalonia, will house approximately 45 000 square metres of mixed retail, commercial and leisure areas as well as a 1200 square metre underground car park. In a homage to Spain's rich cultural past, Rogers plans to retain the bullring's exterior fabric - its famed brick façade - while overhauling the interior to include stainless steel staircases, glass lifts, and steel towers.
Despite local opposition to the plan, the historic structure, which opened in 1898 but has sat disused since 1990 due to the declining popularity of bull fighting in Catalonia, will house approximately 45 000 square metres of mixed retail, commercial and leisure areas as well as a 1200 square metre underground car park. In a homage to Spain's rich cultural past, Rogers plans to retain the bullring's exterior fabric - its famed brick façade - while overhauling the interior to include stainless steel staircases, glass lifts, and steel towers.
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