Excursion to Bilbao and the basque country. Architektur- und Weinreise ins Baskenland vom 30. Januar 2010 bis 06. Februar 2010

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Excursion to Bilbao and the basque country Customized program for Kaisa Sorakuru-Ruohonen V00 from 9th to 12th of may 2018 Architektur- und Weinreise ins Baskenland vom 30. Januar 2010 bis 06.

the construction of the Guggenheim-museum and the related - so called «Bilbao-effect» has attracted international attention to Bilbao and the basque country.

1 Excursion to Bilbao and the basque country Customized program for Kaisa Sorakuru-Ruohonen V00 from 9th to 12th of may 2018 Architektur- und Weinreise ins Baskenland vom 30. Januar 2010 bis 06. Februar 2010 Ongi etorri Welcome to the Basque country! the construction of the Guggenheim-museum and the related - so called «Bilbao-effect» has attracted international attention to Bilbao and the basque country. The rough and green North of the iberian peninsula was so far only internationally known as the area where the pilgrimage route of the Way of St. James passes through. In the recent decades Bilbao has developed as a metropolitan area to be nowadays one of the most progressive urban areas of the whole country. With the base in Bilbao we will show you Bilbao, its metropolitan area and the Rioja Area with the additional task of architecture as built publicity instruments. In a three-day-programme we are going to explain you in a visual and entertaining way - as architects that live and work on site - the urbanistic and architectural development of Bilbao and San Sebastian.

Funicular to Artxanda Viewpoint presentation speech about Bilbao and the metropolitan area In the presentation speech we will illustrate the very fascinating history which occured in Bilbao and the

Funicular back to town center Pedestrian bridge Zubizuri - Santiago Calatrava Towers of Iribitarte - Arata Isozaki Coffee-break tram to Abandoibarra Abandoibarra area - urban development area:

Today the area is the city s «showroom» with the Guggenheim as crowning final.

Meliá Hotel - Legoretta & Legoretta Architects Bilbaos first 5-star-Hotel Parque Doña Maria Casilda + extension Fine-Art Museum - Luis Mari Uriarte Adapting an old museum to the requirements of a

2 1st day Wednesday Arrival day Bilbao late arrival - transfer to the hotel (options: public bus or private transfer) 2nd day Thursday Bilbao - customized one-day-tour with introduction meeting point at hotel Funicular to Artxanda Viewpoint presentation speech about Bilbao and the metropolitan area In the presentation speech we will illustrate the very fascinating history which occured in Bilbao and the area in the last 20 years. This is the overview - the required context to be able to situate every single action or building into the overall development. Funicular back to town center Pedestrian bridge Zubizuri - Santiago Calatrava Towers of Iribitarte - Arata Isozaki Coffee-break tram to Abandoibarra Abandoibarra area - urban development area: Abandoibarra is the most important new centrical area, which has been built on the site of a former harbour and industry area. Today the area is the city s «showroom» with the Guggenheim as crowning final. On a line there are the buildings of recognized well-known international architects - integrated into the Masterplan by Cesar Pelli and the green areas designed by selected landscape architects. Meliá Hotel - Legoretta & Legoretta Architects Bilbaos first 5-star-Hotel Parque Doña Maria Casilda + extension Fine-Art Museum - Luis Mari Uriarte Adapting an old museum to the requirements of a «new» touristic Bilbao: the last of three building fases shows a very well thought conversion to create a vivid well working museum. Abandoibarra - Plaza de Euskadi central square of the urban masterplan by Cesar Pelli, residencial Buildings - Carlos Ferrater Iberdrola Tower - Cesar Pelli Plaza Euskadi sqare design - Diana Balmori Riverbanks: pedestrian bridge Pedro Arrupe - Ordoñez y Millanes public spaces Bilbao Ria 2000, Paraninfo University lecture venue - Alvaro Siza library of Deusto - Rafael Moneo New Town «Ensanche» of Bilbao Lunchbreak at restaurant Iruña lunch break in one of the best preserved art-nouveau restaurants of Bilbao

Arquitectos This is the area where the bif transformation of Bilbao was put into built reality: on the site of a large former freight station a new residential area was created around a central

local train to Barakaldo Barakaldo Galindo The area of Barakaldo Galindo emerged as a residential area on the site of one of the largest stell plants.

There are three recommendable objects to visit: a football stadium and two public squares.

until the harbour and afterwards back to the center of the town.

3 2nd day Thursday continuation: Bilbao - customized one-day-tour lunch break at restaurant Iruña Walk to the Abando main train station - local train - stopover: Ametzola residential area train station IMB Arquitectos This is the area where the bif transformation of Bilbao was put into built reality: on the site of a large former freight station a new residential area was created around a central green park. Only on the secoind view it is possible to detect that all is based on the creation of a new artifical urban topography. local train to Barakaldo Barakaldo Galindo The area of Barakaldo Galindo emerged as a residential area on the site of one of the largest stell plants. The new area links the existing old urban core of Barakaldo with the river Nervión. The development strategies of Bilbao Ria 2000 you can explain and understand very good in this exemplary area. There are three recommendable objects to visit: a football stadium and two public squares. Lasesarre soccer stadium - NOMAD/Eduardo Arroyo Plaza del Desierto - NOMAD/Eduardo Arroyo Plaza Pormetxeta - MTM/Xspiral boat trip with Aperitivo on the river we go with the boat «Euskal Herria» until the harbour and afterwards back to the center of the town. Transporter bridge / Puente Colgante The Puente Colgante - planned by Alberto Palacios/Francois Arnodin is a protected UNESCO-world heritage monument. As the first bridge of its kind with the moving hanging cabin it has been errected 1893 at the entrance to the Nervion s river harbour. Its function as public transport element is fulfilled until today. boat trip`along the Nervion River ( aprox. 10km) - passing by the harbour and industrial areas which are in a very varied state : from modern and working until derelict ruins. Finally we enter the town center and pass by the Abandoibarra area until reaching the boat stop of Pio Baroja Hotel - End of guided tour Meeting point and start from the hotel Dinner in Bilbao

Friday Bilbao - customized half-day-tour 3 architectural highlights of Bilbao meeting point at hotel Civic center Alhondiga - Ricardo

After several decades of uncertainness the building has been converted under direction of the worldfamous industrial designer Philippe Starck to a

Metro stations Bilbao - Norman Foster The first finished project of the «new Bilbao» goes on convincing as on its first day with its clear concept

Guggenheim museum Frank O. Gehry...the doubtless landmark of Bilbao.

construction, until its meaning and value for the city and the region. What is the relation between the building and the so called «Bilbao-effect»?

«THE MATTER OF TIME» - HENRI MICHAUX: EL OTRO LADO - ESTHER FERRER.

4 Friday Bilbao - customized half-day-tour 3 architectural highlights of Bilbao meeting point at hotel Civic center Alhondiga - Ricardo Bastida/Philippe Starck The Alhondiga was constructed initially as storage and trading facility for wine and tobacco. After several decades of uncertainness the building has been converted under direction of the worldfamous industrial designer Philippe Starck to a civic center. The building creates a new sight and the long time expected facilty for the daily use of the inhabitants of the new town. Metro stations Bilbao - Norman Foster The first finished project of the «new Bilbao» goes on convincing as on its first day with its clear concept and its timeless design: the perfect example of «rethinking architecture» und umgesetzten Minimalismus. and minimalism put into practice. Guggenheim museum Frank O. Gehry...the doubtless landmark of Bilbao. We will explain you - from the outside and in a short resume - this spectacular building from its beginning, passing the unique way of planning and construction, until its meaning and value for the city and the region. What is the relation between the building and the so called «Bilbao-effect»? aprox End of guided tour Distribution of entrance tickets Individual visit to the exhibitions 10. may RICHARD SERRA. «THE MATTER OF TIME» - HENRI MICHAUX: EL OTRO LADO - ESTHER FERRER. ESPACIOS ENTRELAZADOS - MICHAEL SNOW: CIRCUITO CERRADO - ARTE Y CHINA DESPUÉS DE 1989: EL TEATRO DEL MUNDO - OBRAS MAESTRAS DE LA COLECCIÓN DEL MUSEO GUGGENHEIM BILBAO Afternoon free time transfer to San Sebastian(without guide): Meeting point at hotel public transport to bus station San Mames Public bus to San Sebastian bus ride aprox. 1h15 Arrival in San Sebastian to the hotel Check in Hotel

Eduardo Chillida + Peña Ganchegui) One sight of San Sebastian and the best start to explore this city at the sea: sculptures, topographic

. short ride with the bus Introduction to the development of San Sebastian Coffeebreak Club Náutico - José Manuel Aizpurua Like a white

Old town San Sebastian San Telmo museum Nieto y Sobejano Dismantled to its original structure by partial demolition, renovation and extension

(From the outside - museum closed at Monday) Old town, Plaza Nueva, city axes, harbour lunch break at restaurant Ni Neu Kursaal Rafael Moneo

A building at the border between nature and urban city, built and arranged by the architect Rafael Moneo.

5 4.day saturday San Sebastian customized one-day-tour European Capital of Culture 2016 Meeting point at hotel short ride with the bus Peine del viento - Eduardo Chillida + Peña Ganchegui) One sight of San Sebastian and the best start to explore this city at the sea: sculptures, topographic urban architecture and beautiful landscape are forming a complete experience.. short ride with the bus Introduction to the development of San Sebastian Coffeebreak Club Náutico - José Manuel Aizpurua Like a white oceanliner the sailing club is located as icon of the international style in front of the old town of San Sebastian. Old town San Sebastian San Telmo museum Nieto y Sobejano Dismantled to its original structure by partial demolition, renovation and extension by a clever added new part the San Telmo museum presents itself as architectural masterpiece in San Sebastian. (From the outside - museum closed at Monday) Old town, Plaza Nueva, city axes, harbour lunch break at restaurant Ni Neu Kursaal Rafael Moneo The ensemble of the Kursaal lays like a big wavebreaker - faced to the sea - in front of the homogeneous city fabric of San Sebastian. A building at the border between nature and urban city, built and arranged by the architect Rafael Moneo. busride to Riberas de Loiola Church at Riberas de Loiola Rafael Moneo The new church designed by the architect Rafael Moneo is an architectural masterpiece giving some added value to a new residencial area. busride back to the town center aprox End of guided tour Dinner in San Sebastian 5th day Sunday Individual for a part of the group: way back to Bilbao airport (direct public bus) and flight back to Finland

WELCOME TO THE MELIÁ EXPERIENCE

WELCOME TO THE MELIÁ EXPERIENCE CAN YOU IMAGINE A PERFECT JOURNEY? We already have HOW TO GET THERE Bilbao's international airport named La Paloma (the dove) was designed by architect Santiago Calatrava