Casa cuna de Urazurrutia

Casa cuna de Urazurrutia is a modernist building in Bilbao's old quarter with an ornate facade that combines neo-Mudéjar elements through brick, tiles, and stone. The structure displays detailed craftsmanship at its walls and entrances that set it apart from the surrounding houses.

Architect Ricardo Bastida designed the building in 1914 to provide childcare services for working mothers with children under three years old. An additional floor was added in 1939, intentionally designed with a slight projection over the original facades to distinguish the new construction.

The main entrance displays a sculptural group called La Caridad, created in 1914 by Federico Sáenz Venturini. This artwork symbolizes the building's social purpose as a care facility for working mothers.

The building underwent renovation in 2021 and was transformed into an innovation center while maintaining its status as Basque government heritage. Visitors can view the facade from the street and appreciate the site, though access to interior areas may be limited.

The building was originally a daycare facility named Casa cuna, which means cradle, a name reflecting its social mission at the time. Few people realize that this facility pioneered support for working mothers long before such services became common.

Location: Bilbao

Inception: 1914

Architects: Ricardo Bastida

Part of: Camino del Norte

GPS coordinates: 43.25404,-2.92304

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:13