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Azkuna Zentroa (Alhóndiga)

TIME : 2016/2/19 1:38:54

Take a neglected wine storage warehouse, convert it into a leisure and cultural centre, add a bit of Bilbao style and the result is the Azkuna Zentroa (Alhóndiga). Designed by renowned architect Philippe Starck, it now houses cinemas, a rooftop swimming pool with a glass bottom, cafes and restaurants. The ground floor is notable for its tubby pillars that look like they’ve been squashed under the weight of the rest of the building.