Paraninfo de la Universidad del País Vasco

The L-shaped structure features white marble exterior facades and grey tiles inside, creating contrasting surfaces across its five floors.

The Paraninfo, designed by Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza Vieira and completed in 2010, marks the transformation of Bilbao's former port area.

The building houses a central auditorium, museum space, and council room, serving as a center for academic ceremonies at the University of the Basque Country.

The first floor includes a 1162-square-meter landscaped terrace that connects the building's wings and provides views of the river and northern hills.

The building forms an architectural gateway with the Deusto Library, positioned between the Guggenheim Museum and Torre Iberdrola in Bilbao's renewed urban landscape.

Location: Bilbao

Inception: September 21, 2010

Architects: Álvaro Siza Vieira

Part of: University of the Basque Country

GPS coordinates: 43.26867,-2.93781

Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:15