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The contemporary architecture of Madrid shines amongst the brightest in cosmopolitan cities today. Some of the most famous architects in the world are currently involved in the design of stunning buildings in Madrid, soon to become icons.

Jean Nouvel and Rafael Moneo are responsible for the addition to the Reina Sofia Museum and the Prado Museum respectively; Norman Foster is responsible for the new Caja Madrid Tower; Álvaro Siza is responsible for the Centre for Tourist Information in Plaza de Colon and the refurbishment of the Prado-Recoletos areas; the Herzog & Meuron studio is responsible for the Caixaforum project and Santiago Calatrava is responsible for the Obelisk to be built in Plaza de Castilla - these are just some of the newest buildings. You will be stunned by the new architecture in Madrid. Don't forget to visit the store at Madrid Tourism Centre where you can purchase the tourist guides Architecture Walks around Madrid!

 

RICHARD ROGERS
The 2007 Pritzker Award is a legend of contemporary architecture. The British architect is a firm champion of the city's potential as a catalyst for social change and praises "the light that Madrid is blessed with".
        

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BLANCA LLEÓ
A champion of the quality of Madrid's architecture, author of one of the new icons of the city, the Sanchinarro Viewpoint, she considers that the Royal Palace, the Prado Museum, the Torres Blancas building and the Banco de Bilbao Vizcaya (BBVA) building are the four constructions that best reflect Madrid's spirit. 

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TOP 10 ARCHITECTURE
How can one make a city more habitable? Connect with the past? What are the real needs of our modern-day lives? Over the last ten years Madrid has become the perfect place for architects' to experiment. These are some of the state-of-the-art buildings which now adorn our streets.

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DRESSING MADRID
Three designers and one question: "Which of the city's buildings suits its style best?" Modesto Lomba, Ángel Schlesser and Carlos Díez answered esMADRIDmagazine and dressed each of the locations they selected with their creations. Fashion and architecture: urban art for autumn in Madrid.

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