Mallorca's Miró building: Moneo weighs its future

The future of the Moneo Building at Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró in Mallorca is under scrutiny after Palma mayor Jaime Martínez met its architect, Rafael Moneo, on Wednesday, 26 August. They discussed the foundation’s current position and future needs at its Palma headquarters. The aim is to explore ways of improving the building.

Palma City Council said Martínez also set out its cultural-policy roadmap for the current term of office. Fernando Gómez de la Cuenta, the council’s Culture and Tourism coordinator, attended alongside foundation director Antònia Maria Perelló and Mallorcan architect Antoni Esteva.

A 2,290-square-metre addition

The Moneo Building opened in 1992. Designed by Moneo and his team, its 2,290 square metres expanded the foundation’s premises with spaces including a library and conference hall.

The foundation is dedicated to promoting knowledge and understanding of Joan Miró’s work.

The architect behind the building

Moneo, from Tudela in Navarra, became the first Spanish architect to win the Pritzker Prize in 1996. He received the Prince of Asturias Award for the Arts in 2012.

His other work includes the Prado Museum extension, Mérida’s Museum of Roman Art and the Kursaal cultural centre and auditorium.

Topics: Culture · Tourism · Politics · Palma

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com