Exterior View
BUILDING BANKINTER
Rafael Moneo
Walk Castellana.Madrid. Spain 1976
Brief Description:
This work is to solve the difficult fit between the palace sheltered housing and buildings after their forced servitude. Moneo solves the problem very simply, with respect for the urban context, to not overwhelm any of these two constructs,. The subtlety with which the building bends and opens on its rear face, visible from the street Marques de Riscal, is a precious gesture which summarizes some of the constructive nature of Moneo, away from always spectacular and unique architecture to prefer.
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[...] Es autor de obras de reconocido prestigio internacional, entre las que destacan las siguientes: el edificio de Bankinter en Madrid (1972-1976) y el Museo de Arte Romano en Mérida (1980-1986), una poderosa actuación en el casco [...]