Mariano Bayón Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Mariano Bayón
Born	Mariano Bayón Álvarez (1942-09-25) 25 September 1942 (age 82) Madrid, Spain
Nationality	Spanish
Occupation	Architect
Awards	Spanish National Architecture Award (1996) Spanish National Urban Planning Award (1981) Spanish National Restoration Award (1980) Gold Medal Europa Nostra (1980) COAM (2016, 2005 and 1987)

Practice	BAYON ARQUITECTOS
Buildings	Red Eléctrica de España building in Seville. Expo 1992 Price Circus Madrid Poblet Monastery Guesthouse Office Building for the Spain’s General Management of Assets in Madrid Spanish Civil Guard Officers Academy in Aranjuez
Projects	Scenic Arts, Exhibitions and Congress buildings in Vitoria-Gasteiz

Mariano Bayón Álvarez (born September 25, 1942) is a famous Spanish architect. He is known for designing many important buildings. His work includes everything from modern offices to restoring old theaters.

Life and Career of Mariano Bayón
- Teaching and Writing
- Key Buildings by Mariano Bayón
Amazing Architectural Works
Awards and Recognition
Gallery
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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). He finished his studies in 1968.

Teaching and Writing

From 1975 to 2008, Mariano Bayón was a professor. He taught architectural design at Madrid's School of Architecture. He also wrote many articles about modern architecture. He shared his ideas and thoughts on design.

He organized and helped create several exhibitions. These shows focused on architecture from the 20th century. He also gave talks about his work. He presented in many places, including Europe, the United States, and Brazil.

Key Buildings by Mariano Bayón

Mariano Bayón has designed many interesting buildings. One of his major works is the Red Eléctrica de España building in Seville. This building was part of the Seville Expo '92. It looks like a bright, thin light bulb at night. During the day, it appears solid and strong.

He also designed the Public Library in Villaverde, Madrid, in 1996. Another important project was adding to the Poblet Monastery in Tarragona. This monastery is very old, from the 12th century. His addition was completed in 2011.

Some of his more recent projects include an office building in Madrid. This was for Spain's General Management of Assets in 2015. He also designed the new Spanish Civil Guard Officers Academy in Aranjuez in 2016.

Amazing Architectural Works

Mariano Bayón has worked on many different types of buildings. He has designed new structures and restored old ones.

Restoring Historic Buildings

Royal Theater Coliseo Carlos II: He helped restore this theater in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid, in 1980.
Armando Palacio Valdés Theater: He worked on this theater in Avilés, Asturias, in 1988.
Royal Theater Coliseo Carlos III: He restored this theater in Aranjuez, Madrid, in 2012.

Designing Modern Spaces

Volumen Building: This building in Algete, Madrid, was designed in 1986. It is a center for design and exhibitions.
Parliament Group Building: He designed a building for Spain's Congress of Deputies in Madrid in 1986.
ABC Shopping Center and Office Building: This was built in Serrano Street, Madrid, in 1995.
Performing Arts and Music Center: He designed this center in Salamanca in 2002.
Circus Price Madrid: This famous circus building in Madrid was completed in 2007.

Housing Projects

Mariano Bayón has also designed many housing complexes. These include:

Housing blocks in Palomeras, Madrid (1990).
Housing block in Divina Pastora Street, Fuencarral, Madrid (1990).
Public housing complexes in Vitoria-Gasteiz (2007, 2009, 2010).
Public housing complexes in Ensanche de Vallecas, Madrid (2007, 2008).

Awards and Recognition

Mariano Bayón has received many awards for his architectural work. These awards show how important and well-respected his designs are.

Spanish National Architecture Award: He won this top award in 1996.
Spanish National Urban Planning Award: He received this award in 1981.
Spanish National Restoration Award: He won this award for his restoration work in 1980.
Europa Nostra Awards: He received several of these awards (1986, 1987, 1991). He also won the Gold Medal from Europa Nostra in 1980. Europa Nostra is an organization that protects Europe's cultural heritage.
COAM Awards: He won awards from the Official College of Architects of Madrid in 1987, 2005, and 2016.
Madrid City Council Awards: He received Architecture and Urban Planning Awards from the Madrid City Council multiple times (1987, 1990, 1991, 1994, 2000).
ePower&Building Award: He won an award for the best solar shading system in 2016.
CSCAE - Saint-Gobain Award: He won an award for architecture using glass in 2014.