The “Pabellón de los Hexágonos” reopens to showcase Pol Taburet’s work
After decades of neglect, the iconic “Pabellón de los Hexágonos” in Madrid’s Casa de Campo is finally reopening its doors with an exhibition by one of today’s most prominent contemporary artists, Pol Taburet. Designed in 1958 by architects José Antonio Corrales and Ramón Vázquez Molezún, the pavilion is a masterpiece of modular architecture. Its striking […]
BigMat International Architecture Award’25 is here! Submit your projects until April 24th
Building on the success of the previous six editions, the BigMat International Architecture Award will continue to highlight the best contemporary architectural works produced in Belgium, France, Italy, the Czech Republic, Portugal, Slovakia, and Spain, paying special attention to those partnerships between builders and architects working alongside BigMat distribution centers, through the new category called […]
“Álvaro Siza: Designing Everyday Life” at Serralves Museum
In continuity with the exhibition C.A.S.A. – Collection, Álvaro Siza Archive, which explored the Sizian macrocosm of the last ninety years, this display seeks to complement the understanding of that extensive body of work through the microcosm of his design objects. Conceived in absolute symbiosis with the architectural space – similarly to the furniture showcased […]
Submit your project for the BigMat International Architecture Award’25, 7th edition of the biannual prize
This edition highlights the collaboration between BigMat and architects with the introduction of a new special category: the Proximity Architecture Award. From February 14th to April 24th, participants in this year’s edition can submit their works for a chance to win one of the 15 prizes in the BigMat International Architecture Award. Building on the […]
“Hans Hollein transFORMS” exhibition at Centre Pompidou
The “Hans Hollein transFORMS” exhibition provides a better understanding of the coherence between the creative and critical approaches of Austrian architect Hans Hollein (1934-2014). It showcases his most iconic pieces which themselves reflect research spanning over half a century. Both an architect, urban planner, artist, designer, scenographer, professor, and publisher, Hans Hollein (1934–2014) built his […]
“La Torre Velasca dei BBPR” at MAXXI Rome
Archive materials and historical photographs tell the story of the first Italian-style skyscraper and the 1950s Milan that saw its birth. A famous Milanese icon and symbol of the economic miracle, Torre Velasca was vital to the reconstruction of Milan’s historic centre after World War II and was destined to change its skyline. Practical info […]
Registration open for the BigMat International Architecture Award 2025!
From February 14th to April 24th, this year`s edition participants will be able to submit their works eligible for any of the 15 prizes of the BigMat International Architecture Award. This year’s edition places special emphasis on collaboration between BigMat and architects by introducing a new special category: the Proximity Architecture Award. Building on the […]
Jesús Aparicio and Jesús Donaire, President and Secretary of the BigMat Architecture Award 2025
Today we are revealing the last members for the upcoming edition’s jury, Jesús Aparicio and Jesús Donaire, who will join Oana Bogdan, Martin Jančok, Anne Lacaton, Francesca Torzo, José Neves and María Langarita. Jesús Aparicio is Doctor of Architecture and Professor of Architectural Projects at the Higher Technical School of Architecture of Madrid (ETSAM). Holding […]
María Langarita, Spanish Jury Member for the upcoming BigMat International Architecture Award 2025
Co-founder of Langarita-Navarro Arquitectos, María Langarita has garnered widespread recognition for her innovative and experimental approach to architecture. Her work balances bold creativity with sensitivity to the social and cultural dimensions of each project, redefining contemporary Spanish architecture. María Langarita (1979), is an architect, architectural researcher and academic. She has a Ph.D. in Architecture from […]
José Neves, BigMat International Architecture Award 2025 Jury Member for Portugal
José Neves is a renowned Portuguese architect whose work masterfully balances tradition and modernity. Jose Neves follows follows Oana Bogdan, Martin Jančok, Anne Lacaton and Francesca Torzo as BigMat International Architecture Award members of the 2025 Jury. His projects stand out for their sensitivity to context, thoughtful materiality, and timeless simplicity, reflecting the richness of […]
