Llonja de Sant Jordi
| Llonja de Sant Jordi | |
|---|---|
 Indoor of 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 |
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).
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. -
Indoor of Llonja de Sant Jordi, (Alcoy). Obra de Santiago Calatrava. -
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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