The Llonja de Sant Jordi is a room of exhibitions of Alcoy (Alicante), Valencian Community, located under the floor of the Plaça d'Espanya (Spain Square).
Llonja de Sant Jordi | |
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General information | |
Location | Alcoy, (Alicante), Valencian Community, Spain |
Construction started | 1992 |
Completed | 1995 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Santiago Calatrava |
It is designed by the valencian architect Santiago Calatrava. Made during the years 1992-1995. Its internal structure is reminiscent of the rib of a whale. It also highlighted the mechanisms that give access to the underground room and the fountain of the square.
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Indoor of Llonja de Sant Jordi, (Alcoy). Obra de Santiago Calatrava.
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Indoor of Llonja de Sant Jordi, (Alcoy). Obra de Santiago Calatrava.
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Indoor of Llonja de Sant Jordi, (Alcoy). Obra de Santiago Calatrava.
References edit
- Jaén i Urban, Gaspar (1999). Instituto de Cultura Juan Gil-Albert, Colegio Territorial de Arquitectos de Alicante (ed.). Guía de arquitectura de la provincia de Alicante (in Spanish). p. 27. ISBN 84-7784-353-8.
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