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Five architects from Tenerife have risen to the challenge and selected their favourite projects from among the numerous top-tier examples that grace the streets of the island. These are iconic buildings that have made their mark beyond the borders of the archipelago, not only for the renowned designers behind them but also for the international accolades they’ve garnered. Notable mentions include the twin houses by Henríquez in the Vega of La Laguna, the epitome of rationalism, and the acclaimed brutalist headquarters of the College of Architects in the capital. These projects, dating back to the 1960s and 70s, demonstrate that the island was at the forefront of design and construction.
Four Houses of Camino Largo
Elena García, representative of the College of Architects, describes this work, composed of four identical houses built in the 1960s in La Laguna. Conceived by Rubens Henríquez, it has gained worldwide recognition over the years. Crafted using artisanal methods, it represents an innovative intervention that redefined domestic architecture. The homes appear to float above a wall concealing a garage and a garden.
Canary Islands Acting School
Jorge Díaz, Cultural Representative of the College of Architects, details a 2003 project by GPY Arquitectos for the Canary Government, situated in the capital of Tenerife. The school incorporates a landscape concept from its inception, disappearing into the terraced ground. Inside, it "frees itself" with a space serving as a scenic stage.
Headquarters of the College of Architects
Marta del Castillo, General Director of Project Management at the Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Council, highlights a brutalist building from the 1970s by Javier Díaz-Llanos and Vicente Saavedra. It features a plaza providing a "breath of fresh air" to the Rambla of Santa Cruz. The building’s eight-storey design includes unique solutions for connecting isolated spaces, with overhanging assembly halls, offices, and an underground exhibition hall forming a sculptural ensemble.
Tenerife Arts Space
Architect Félix Perera comments on a creation by Swiss architects Jacques Herzog & Pierre de Meuron and Canarian Virgilio Gutiérrez, inaugurated in 2008. Its construction has forged a natural link between the city’s higher part, the municipal market, and the lower section of La Noria Street. The various buildings and entrances offer a diverse cultural space where geometric volumes address urban, aesthetic, topographical, and geographical challenges.
Clubhouse of Buenavista Golf Course
Natalia Mármol, professor at the European University of the Canary Islands, describes the clubhouse located in northern Tenerife, designed by Rubén Henríquez and Gustavo García. Recognised in the 2002-2003 Canary Regional Architecture Award, it complements its surroundings with architecture that harmoniously integrates into the coastal landscape.
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