Congress attendees must choose one of the different visit options for Thursday, May 28.
Barcelona from Above
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 18:30
Rediscover the city through drawing from iconic viewpoints and rooftops.
COAC Building
College of Architects of Catalonia. A historic headquarters that integrates traditional architecture with contemporary adaptations, with spaces for exhibitions and professional events.
Meeting point: In front of the main façade at Plaça Nova, 5, Ciutat Vella, 08002, Barcelona (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Gmc7kwqvvh5D33rs7)
Novíssim Building
The Novíssim Building, designed in 1958 by Lorenzo García-Barbón and Enric Giralt i Ortet, is an example of functional architecture integrated into the old town of Barcelona.
Meeting point: In front of the main façade, at Plaça de Sant Miquel, Ciutat Vella, 08002, Barcelona (https://maps.app.goo.gl/NSxUqoghbsEzz5817)
Palau Güell
Work by Antoni Gaudí, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. An urban palace featuring structural innovation and modernist ornamentation.
Meeting point: Main façade of the palace. At C. Nou de la Rambla, 3-5, Ciutat Vella, 08001, Barcelona (https://maps.app.goo.gl/xgQD5vnRoMQfmJiS7)
Museum of the History of Catalonia
The Museum of the History of Catalonia combines the original 18th-century industrial structure with contemporary adaptations, integrating modern exhibition spaces within a heritage setting.
Meeting point: At the arches of the passage of “Palau de Mar”, Plaça Pau Vila, Ciutat Vella, 08039, Barcelona (https://maps.app.goo.gl/WXYUERgV9TNbkNuWA)
Technical Visits
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 18:30
Visit to outstanding spaces of architecture and culture: Parc de les Glòries, Museu Can Framis, and the headquarters of Editorial Gustavo Gili.
Parc de les Glòries and Can Framis Museum
Parc de les Glòries: a project by Agence TER and Ana Coello that transforms an industrial area into a multifunctional urban park, combining green areas, sports, and leisure.
Museu Can Framis: designed by Jordi Badia, it converts a former textile factory into a contemporary art museum, integrating industrial elements with modern and light-filled interventions.
Meeting point: We will meet under the pergola at Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes, 10, Sant Martí, 08013 Barcelona (https://maps.app.goo.gl/F7zaBXRjN4HXp5uj6)
Gustavo Gili Publishing House
The Gustavo Gili Publishing House is a historic Barcelona-based publisher specializing in architecture, design, art, and photography. Founded by J. Gili and F. Bassó, its headquarters combines heritage value and modernity, reflecting its commitment to the dissemination of visual and architectural culture in Spain and internationally.
Meeting point: The visit will take place from 18:00 to 19:00. We will meet in front of the building façade at Carrer del Roselló 87, Eixample, 08029 Barcelona (https://maps.app.goo.gl/4BF4GaXy5rKHamDSA)
Modernist Complex of the Hospital de Sant Pau
Friday, May 29, 2026, 20:00
An architectural complex by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Originally conceived as a hospital, it now functions as a cultural center and exhibition space. The visit will be guided by the team of architects who carried out the restoration.
Meeting point: Carrer de Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/sv8G5dRWuW83n3qb9)
