Antigua Escuela de Comercio, Gijón, Art Nouveau educational building in Gijón, Spain.
The three-story structure features large windows, limestone details, and white tile elements arranged in a symmetrical layout with four distinct quadrants.
Manuel del Busto constructed this building between 1911 and 1915 as the Escuela Superior de Comercio with a budget of 550,000 pesetas.
The building functions as a center for multiple organizations, including the Gijón Youth Office and the International Film Festival offices.
The facility offers free spaces for public use, including a 123-seat auditorium, study rooms, and exhibition areas managed by Gijón City Council.
This structure marked a technical milestone as the first building in Gijón to incorporate a metal framework in its construction.
Location: Gijón
Inception: 1915
Architects: Manuel del Busto
Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.54093,-5.66202
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:29
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