oscar niemeyer: centro niemeyer opens in spain
centro niemeyer by 103-year old brazilian architect oscar niemeyer celebrated its grand opening this weekend in avilés, spain. the first project by the architect in spain, the cultural project aims to serve as an international reference point in the production of artistic content.

oscar niemeyer: centro niemeyer opens in spain
image © nardo villaboy (also main image)

 

 

multidisciplinary in function, the centre consists of multiple pavilions that host a 1000-seat auditorium, museum, cinema, meeting areas and conference halls. a corkscrew shaped structure with a visible spiral staircase provides a look-out point, offering views over the estuary and the city. a three-storey dome accommodates exhibition spaces for  art work of many media. the expansive public plaza connecting all the structures will host a number of entertainment and cultural activities throughout the year.

 

having created a number of cultural facilities throughout the world including carnegie hall and ravello auditorium, neimeyer has called the center his most important work in europe.

oscar niemeyer: centro niemeyer opens in spain
night view
image © alvaro pulpeiro

oscar niemeyer: centro niemeyer opens in spain
panoramic view
image courtesy centro niemeyer

oscar niemeyer: centro niemeyer opens in spain
lookout structure
image © ángel navarrete

oscar niemeyer: centro niemeyer opens in spain
museum interior
image © ángel navarrete

oscar niemeyer: centro niemeyer opens in spain
image © nardo villaboy

oscar niemeyer: centro niemeyer opens in spain
during construction
image © josé luis garcia

oscar niemeyer: centro niemeyer opens in spain
image © monsacro

oscar niemeyer: centro niemeyer opens in spain
image © monsacro

oscar niemeyer: centro niemeyer opens in spain
image © monsacro

oscar niemeyer: centro niemeyer opens in spain
image © alvaro pulpeiro

oscar niemeyer: centro niemeyer opens in spain
image © monsacro

oscar niemeyer: centro niemeyer opens in spain
image © monsacro

oscar niemeyer: centro niemeyer opens in spain
image © ángel navarrete