Spanish Pavilion at the Universal Exhibition in Brussels (Hexagons Pavilion)

Involved architects (2)
Involved architects
Ramón Vázquez Molezún
José Antonio Corrales Gutiérrez

Moved from Brussels to its new location at the Feria del Campo in Madrid. The points to be taken into account in this new installation, taking advantage of the dismountable nature of the pavilion elements, were: steeply sloping terrain and areas with holm oak trees to be respected; ease of installation of commercial stands, and the convenience of having open spaces, patios, for indoor exhibitions.

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Harsh climate in summer and winter (reduction of glazed modules, especially to the west at midday). The salvageable material consisted of the metal structure of the 130 hexagons of the old pavilion, of different heights; 527 aluminium frames for the external enclosure; tubes and pipes connecting the frames to each other and to the brickwork and electrical lighting installation material. This is how the Madrid plant came about, with two enclosed courtyards and one open courtyard. As it loses its compact character, the surface of the perimeter enclosure increases, new brick sides are planned in accordance with the premises of closure to the west and west, giving the whole a more closed air of a medieval wall.

Interior - Servicio Histórico del Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Madrid (COAM). Arquitectura de Madrid
Exterior - Servicio Histórico del Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Madrid (COAM). Arquitectura de Madrid

In this second version, the iron is painted with iron oxide and the brick is left visible on the interior walls. It can also be used in paving.

Exterior - Servicio Histórico del Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Madrid (COAM). Arquitectura de Madrid

General information

Spanish Pavilion at the Universal Exhibition in Brussels (Hexagons Pavilion)

YEAR

1959

Status

Built

Option to visit

Free visit

Address

St. Hexágonos, 4

28011 Madrid - Madrid

Latitude: 40.412533608

Longitude: -3.742324792

Classification

Building materials

Steel

Brick

Built area

501 - 5000 m²

Involved architects

José Antonio Corrales Gutiérrez

Ramón Vázquez Molezún

Information provided by

Historical Service of the Official College of Architects of Madrid (COAM)

Fondo documental DOCOMOMO Ibérico

Website links

Fondo documental DOCOMOMO Ibérico

Servicio Histórico del Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Madrid (COAM)

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  • Floor plan - Servicio Histórico del Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Madrid (COAM). Fondo Ramón Vázquez Molezún
  • Panel - Servicio Histórico del Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Madrid (COAM). Fondo Ramón Vázquez Molezún
  • Exterior - Servicio Histórico del Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Madrid (COAM). Arquitectura de Madrid
  • Fondo documental DOCOMOMO Ibérico; Servicio Histórico del Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Madrid (COAM)
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