Moncloa-Aravaca District Hall, Administrative building in Moncloa-Aravaca, Madrid, Spain.
The Moncloa-Aravaca District Hall sits at the intersection of Ciudad Universitaria Avenue and Princesa Street, marked by a large dome that dominates the streetscape. The structure rests on four square pillars and includes an upper lantern section that reflects the architectural intentions of its era.
Construction started in 1954 under architect Manuel Herrero Palacios but faced repeated interruptions from technical difficulties and budget constraints. The project extended over several years, shaping urban development in this part of the city.
The hall serves as a meeting point for residents handling administrative matters and reflects the functional modernism of postwar Madrid. It embodies how the district conducts daily civic life and community business in a single architectural statement.
The hall is open Monday through Friday for services including marriage registrations, consumer complaints, and permits. Visitors should bring necessary documentation for their specific administrative matter before arriving.
The original design intended for a laureate cross to crown the upper lantern, but this decoration was never installed. This unfinished detail speaks to the ambitions and constraints that shaped the building project.
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