Central Eléctrica del Mediodía, Historical power station in Paseo del Prado, Spain.
The Central Eléctrica del Mediodía features brick and iron construction with a granite base and two parallel two-story industrial buildings.
The power station, designed by architect Jesús Carrasco-Muñoz and engineer José María Hernández in 1899, supplied electricity to southern Madrid through coal combustion.
The former industrial building transformed into CaixaForum Madrid in 2008, becoming a center for exhibitions and cultural activities.
The structure stands at coordinates 40.410906, -3.692897 within the Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro landscape, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Swiss architectural firm Herzog & de Meuron renovated the building in 2001, maintaining its industrial character while adding modern elements.
Location: Madrid
Part of: Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro, a landscape of Arts and Sciences
GPS coordinates: 40.41091,-3.69290
Latest update: March 8, 2025 17:52
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