Conference attendees must choose one of the different visit options on 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. Historic headquarters that integrates traditional architecture and contemporary adaptations, with spaces for exhibitions and professional events.
Meeting point: Plaça Nova, 5 (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 historic center of Barcelona.
Meeting point: Plaça de Sant Miquel (https://maps.app.goo.gl/NSxUqoghbsEzz5817)
Palau Güell
Work by Antoni Gaudí, World Heritage Site. Urban palace with structural innovation and modernist ornamentation.
Meeting point: C. Nou de la Rambla, 3-5 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/xgQD5vnRoMQfmJiS7)
Museu d’Història de Catalunya
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: Plaça Pau Vila, 3 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/WXYUERgV9TNbkNuWA)
Technical Visits
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 18:30
Visit to outstanding architectural and cultural spaces: Parc de les Glòries, Museu Can Framis and the headquarters of Editorial Gustavo Gili.
Parc de les Glòries and Museu Can Framis
Parc de les Glòries: project by Agence TER and Ana Coello that transforms an industrial area into a multifunctional urban park, combining green areas, sports, and recreation.
Meeting point: Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes, 10 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/vBrzYiwdoXo1U5XP7)
Museu Can Framis: designed by Jordi Badia, it converts a former textile factory into a contemporary art museum, integrating industrial elements with modern and luminous interventions.
Meeting point: Carrer de Roc Boronat, 116 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/aDtBjVYiLpVmE7WGA)
Editorial Gustavo Gili
Editorial Gustavo Gili is a historic Barcelona-based publishing house 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: C. Roselló 87 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/4BF4GaXy5rKHamDSA)
Modernist Complex of the Hospital de Sant Pau
Friday, May 29, 2026, 20:00
Architectural complex by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, World Heritage Site. Originally conceived as a hospital, it now functions as a cultural center and exhibition space. We will take a guided tour accompanied by the team of architects responsible for its restoration.
Meeting point: Carrer de Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/sv8G5dRWuW83n3qb9)
