Antigua Escuela de Comercio, Gijón, Art Nouveau educational building in Gijón, Spain.
Antigua Escuela de Comercio is a three-story building with large windows, limestone details, and white tile elements arranged in a symmetrical layout featuring four distinct sections. The facade displays Art Nouveau characteristics with balanced proportions and decorative architectural features.
Architect Manuel del Busto constructed the building between 1911 and 1915 as the Escuela Superior de Comercio. The project reflected Gijón's economic and educational development in the early twentieth century.
The building serves as a gathering place for various local organizations and cultural programs within Gijón. It remains an active venue where different groups come together for events and activities.
The building offers public spaces including an auditorium and exhibition areas, all managed by Gijón City Council. Access is free and the rooms are available for various community events and activities.
The building was groundbreaking in its construction method and was among the first structures in Gijón to use a metal framework system. This innovation allowed for the large windows and open interior spaces that define its appearance.
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