Mariano Bayón facts for kids

Mariano Bayón Álvarez (born September 25, 1942) is a famous architect from Spain. He is known for designing many interesting buildings, like the Red Eléctrica de España building in Seville and the Price Circus in Madrid.

Life and Career of Mariano Bayón

Mariano Bayón was born in Madrid, Spain. He studied architecture at the Superior Technical School of Architecture of Madrid (ETSAM) and finished his studies in 1968.

He has designed many important buildings. Some of his most well-known works include:

• The Red Eléctrica de España building in Seville (built in 1992). This building was described as looking like a sheet of white marble, thin and bright like a light bulb at night, but strong and heavy during the day.
• The Public Library in Villaverde, Madrid (built in 1996).
• An addition to the old Poblet Monastery in Tarragona (finished in 2011). This monastery is very old, from the 12th century!

More recently, Mariano Bayón designed an office building for Spain's General Management of Assets in Madrid (2015). He also designed the new Spanish Civil Guard Officers Academy in Aranjuez (2016).

From 1975 to 2008, Bayón was a professor at Madrid's School of Architecture. He taught students how to design buildings. He has also written many articles about modern architecture and its history. He has helped organize and present several exhibitions about architecture from the 20th century.

Mariano Bayón has given talks about his work in many places. These include major cultural centers in Europe, the United States, and Brazil.

Key Buildings Designed by Mariano Bayón

Mariano Bayón has worked on many different types of buildings. Here are some of his most important projects:

• Royal Theater Coliseo Carlos II in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid (1980). This was a restoration project, meaning he helped fix up an old building.
• Volumen Building in Algete, Madrid (1986). This building is a design and exhibition center.
• Parliament group of Spain's Congress of Deputies building in Plaza de las Cortes, Madrid (1986). This is where some of Spain's government officials work.
• Armando Palacio Valdés Theater in Avilés, Asturias (1988).
• Red Eléctrica de España building in Seville (1992). This building was part of the Seville Expo '92.
• ABC Shopping Center and Office Building in Serrano Street, Madrid (1995).
• Public Library in Villaverde, Madrid (1996).
• Performing Arts and Music Center in Salamanca (2002). This is a place for concerts and shows.
• Circus Price Madrid (2007). This building is a famous circus venue.
• Public Housing Complexes in various cities like Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid (2007-2010). He designed many homes for people.
• Poblet Monastery Guesthouse in Tarragona (2010). This building provides lodging for visitors to the historic monastery.
• Royal Theater Coliseo Carlos III in Aranjuez, Madrid (2012). Another restoration project for an old theater.
• Office building for the Spain's General Management of Assets in Madrid (2015).
• Spanish Civil Guard Officers Academy in Aranjuez (2016).

Gallery

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  Design and exhibition center in Algete.1986

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  Red Eléctrica de España building in Seville.1992

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  Public Library in Villaverde.1996

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  Performing Arts and Music Center in Salamanca.2002

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  Price Circus Madrid. 2007

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  Poblet Monastery Guesthouse in Tarragona. 2010

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  Office building for the Spain's General Management of Assets in Madrid. 2015

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  Spanish Civil Guard Officers Academy in Aranjuez. 2016

Awards and Recognition

Mariano Bayón has received many awards for his amazing work in architecture and urban planning. Some of his most important awards include:

• Spanish National Architecture Award (1996). This is a very high honor for architects in Spain.
• Spanish National Urban Planning Award (1981). This award is for designing cities and towns well.
• Spanish National Restoration Award (1980). This award recognizes his work in fixing up old buildings.
• Gold Medal Europa Nostra (1980). Europa Nostra is a group that works to protect Europe's cultural heritage.
• COAM Awards (2016, 2005, and 1987). These are awards from the Official College of Architects of Madrid.
• Architecture and Urban Planning Awards from Madrid City Council (several times between 1987 and 2000).

See also

In Spanish: Mariano Bayón para niños