Centro Botín in Santander is a cultural centre for contemporary art exhibitions, music, film, theatre, and literature. It aims to be a lively, welcoming place, a regular meeting point for people to enjoy themselves, learn, and become inspired, thanks to the diverse range of artistic experiences on offer for all types of audiences. Moreover, it aims at being an engine for generating economic, social, and cultural wealth on the Cantabrian coast. It is a private sector initiative, of the Botín Foundation, linked to Banco Santander.

 

The building (10.285 sq.mtr.) has been designed by Renzo Piano in collaboration with Luis Vidal + architects. It is set in an exceptional location on the Santander Bay next to the seafront promenade. It finds itself in the historic Pereda Gardens that have been extended to double their previous size by Piano in collaboration with landscape designer Fernando Caruncho. Ramos-Carranza, Añón-Abajas and Rivero-Lamela (2020) describe the historical background and the spatial configuration of the centre. The Centre has gallery spaces, lecture rooms, work spaces, a roof terrace open to the public and a 300-seater auditorium. It also has a popular café and an arts shop. A tunnel was constructed to guide car traffic. The centre was opened in 2017 by the Spanish King, three years later than initially planned.

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Link: https://www.centrobotin.org/en/

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