MAGMA Arts and Congress appears as a reference point amongst anonymous
buildings. The semi-desert landscape around it and the proximity of the sea, an
imposing presence that frames the building establishing a strong relationship
between both, an impressive view over La Gomera island, are the starting points
of the concept of the building. Thirteen geometrically shaped blocks emerge out
from the base housing all the functions such as offices, toilets, cafeteria,
etc. and creating a light movement that generates the flow of the roof,
outlining the space in every direction. In-between these pieces there are the
public spaces: hall, conference hall and congress hall, which accommodate
different activities with a varying degree of division.
MAGMA ART&CONGRESS Architects: Fernando Menis, Felipe Artengo, José Mª
Rodríguez-Pastrana Technical data:
FAD Awards Finalist 2006
2007 Manuel de Oraá Award 2005/06
2007 Finalist IX Biennial of Spanish Architecture, Magma Arte & Congresos
2007 Awards Nomination Mies van der Rohe
2007 Architecture Award Nomination Spanish
2007 Accessibility Award SINPROMI
2007 IX Biennial of Spanish Architecture
2008 XI Venice Architecture Biennale
Architects: Fernando Menis, Felipe Artengo, José Mª Rodríguez-Pastrana
Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife. Spain.
Use: Cultural. Concerts Hall and Convention Center.
Structure: Reinforced concrete and steel
Materials: Reinforced concrete, local stone, steel.
Status: Completed 1998-2005.
Client: Canarias Congress Bureau Tenerife Sur S.A.
Site Area: 27.784,47 m2.
Total Constructed Area: 20.434,44 m2.
Cost: 28.962.181 €; 1.417,32 €/m2
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