AV 123-124: Spain Yearbook 2007

Once again the AV Spain Yearbook gathers a selection of the best 24 projects completed over the last year in Spain, accompanied by a review of the most important international architectural events as seen through articles written by Luis Fernández-Galiano for ‘El Pais'. This year witnessed the conclusion of such works as the extension of the Prado Museum in Madrid by Rafael Moneo, the La Balastera Soccer Stadium in Palencia by Francisco Mangado, the Rector's Building in Vigo by EMBT, and the Ecoboulevard in Vallecas by Ecosistema Urbano. Comprehensively illustrated and accompanied by plans, sketches and elevations.


Summary of the Year
Luis Fernández-Galiano - Globe without Governance, It’s the Economy, Ecologists!
2006, an Anthology

Athletic Art
Rafael Moneo: Prado Museum Extension
Nieto & Sobejano: Sculpture Museum Extension
AMP arquitectos: Athletics Stadium
Francisco Mangado: Soccer Stadium

Impartial Organizations
Rafael de La-Hoz: Telefónica District C Headquarters
Luis Machuca: Provincial Government Headquarters
GuillermoVázquez Consuegra: Courthouse
Matos & Castillo: Police Station

Academic Areas
EMBT: University Rector’s Building
Carme Pinòs: Primary School
Piñón & García: High School
MGM, Morales, Giles & Mariscal: High School

Restorative Culture
Carbajal, Solinas & Verd: Performing Arts Center
RCR, Aranda, Pigem & Vilalta: Library and Center for the Elderly
Martín Lejarraga: Municipal Library
Estudio Entresitio: Health Center

Geometrical Landscapes
José Ramón Garitaonaindía: Canoeing Center
DLA, De Lapuerta & Asensio: Visitors’ Center
Viñé & Daroca: Winery Extension
Ecosistema Urbano: Ecoboulevard

Residential Skins
Carlos Ferrater: Empordà Hotel
Coll & Leclerc: Dwellings, School and Kindergarten
Ábalos & Herreros: Towers of Social Housing and Offices
Foreign Office Architects: Social Housing

A Year in the World
Luis Fernández-Galiano - Press Covers, Twelve Months and Four Seasons, The Year in Twelve Buildings

Distinctions and Disappearances