Despite multiple rotations following a demanding European fixture just two days earlier Barça let a seemingly secure win slip away Leading by six at half-time and still ahead in the final second thanks to a goal from Dika Mem Fresh off Thursday’s emotional triumph at the Palau and qualification for the Final Four Solid defence from Gérard and sharp attacking play from Makuc Mem and Rodríguez helped build a five-goal lead (10–5) forcing an early timeout from the visitors and Barça looked sharp on the counterattack with even defensive specialist Thiagus Petrus joining the scoring The defending champions went into the break 23–17 ahead and maintained control through much of the second half Wanne and Aleix Gómez kept the scoreboard ticking a late 1–6 run from the visitors tied the match at 37–37 Mem appeared to score the winner—but the referees disallowed it leaving Barça with a frustrating draw heading into the international break the result leaves a bitter aftertaste ahead of the final three league games and the Champions League Final Four in Cologne Referees: Jordi Ausás Busquets & Miquel Florenza Virgili and the ways we intervene in and interact with them The upcoming edition of Concéntrico will introduce new formats and initiatives, with activities not only in Logroño but also in Milan, Barcelona, Madrid, Dammam, and Huesca. With this expansion to different cities and formats, Concéntrico will also strengthen educational programs and citizen participation, fostering dialogue between architects, designers, and communities. The goal of the project is to create a climatic island that revitalizes a unique space and encourages interaction with the natural environment. It will be structured in three elements: two main layers and a boundary that connects them, forming a central garden with vegetation adapted to the climate. A modular pergola will provide shade, and, together with an interactive and accessible pond, the aim is to reactivate and give new life to this space, inviting the community to enjoy it. Below, all the winning projects that will be showcased at Concéntrico 2025. Recycling the Ecology of Abad (Iker Abad Aguirre, Jon Abad Aguirre) — Spain ¡Me Apunto! by Studio An-An (Zixuan Luo, Bella Wu) — United States (Bucharest) is a proposal that strengthens the connection between pedestrians and urban trees through modular benches designed to integrate with them These adaptable seats transform trees into companions for passersby encouraging daily interactions with nature By emphasizing participation and companionship in public spaces the initiative aims to revive the emotional bond with the city and its green ecosystems Third Landscape: The Battle of the Borneo Planetary Gardener (Antonio De Paola, Flavio Mancuso, Antonio Seghini) — Germany Earth Cooking by JMBAD (Joseph Melka, Balthazar Auguste-Dormeuil) — France Participants mold their own ceramics using local clay which then becomes the vessel for a communal meal prepared on-site the project renews the connection with the earth and promotes a circular cycle where the ceramics return to the soil after use Earth Cooking celebrates local production and craftsmanship and fostering the value of making and sharing together Discover the other submitted and finalist projects, as well as more information about the Concéntrico Festival, here. 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You can modify this consent whenever you wish. and plays in the Liga Nacional Hockey Hielo - Loterias LaLonde is scheduled to begin the season in Spain on Sept LaLonde was part of Peru All-Pacas this past summer and won the Copa Fin Del Mundo championship in Argentina After graduating he played for the Lowell Lock Monsters (AHL) and Binghamton Senators (AHL) as well as four seasons with the Reading Royals (ECHL) LaLonde also suited up in the AHL for the Iowa Chops LaLonde also played for Puerto Rico at the Latam Cup in 2022 LaLonde is the Founder and owner of Buttendz, a company that produces hockey stick grips. Their client list includes Tim Stützle (Ottawa Senators), Akil Thomas (L.A. Kings), Peter Mrazek (Chicago Blackhawks) Alex Pietrangelo (Vegas Golden Knights), Adin Hill (Vegas Golden Knights), Mikael Backlund (Calgary Flames) and former BU goalie Drew Commesso (Chicago Blackhawks). Courtesy PhotoFormer Merrimack defenseman Rob LaLonde signed to play the upcoming season in Spain for Milenio Logro\u00F1o Panthers LaLonde is the Founder and owner of Buttendz a company that produces hockey stick grips Their client list includes Tim St\u00FCtzle (Ottawa Senators) Peter Mrazek (Chicago Blackhawks) Alex Pietrangelo (Vegas Golden Knights) Mikael Backlund (Calgary Flames) and former BU goalie Drew Commesso (Chicago Blackhawks) Subscribe now Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon The best of Buenos Aires straight to your inbox We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy your city without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Buenos Aires But what happens with Tapeando is that every year we want to tell you about three of the best cities for tapas in Spain: Logroño such as Bodegas Franco-Españolas or Marqués de Murrieta Also of interest: A trip through Spain with Julieta Caruso the old town of Logroño is perfect for spending an unforgettable day: take a stroll from the Concatedral de Santa María de la Redonda a remnant of the city’s ancient walls the Ebro park is ideal for walking by the river and enjoying the landscape with reinterpretations of Navarre classics Founded by the Romans and with a well-preserved historic center the city offers spectacular panoramic views from its ancient medieval walls You can also visit the Santa María la Real Cathedral with its romantic atmosphere and well-kept gardens the Camino de Santiago passes through the city with several routes to explore the surrounding areas remember that the San Fermín bull run takes place each year: an event where brave runners guide bulls through the city’s streets while tourists and locals laugh nervously Another unmissable stop is the Paseo de Hemingway crowned with the sculpture of the Nobel Prize-winning writer who was a lover and active promoter of the popular Navarrese fiesta Granada: Free Tapas and a Lot of Tradition But don’t forget that Granada is much more than its tapas and fortresses with spectacular views of the city you’ll fall in love with its legends and Islamic architecture filled with geometric details and courtyards with fountains you can also wander the streets of Albaicín a winding neighborhood with plenty of charm and Arab roots (where we recommend stopping for a good coffee and traditional sweets like baklava or almond and honey cakes) or visit the Sacromonte to watch a flamenco show in a cave but with something in common: a love for good tapas Also of interest: What to Tapas in Each City of Spain? 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About us Contact us – The latest winter storm continues to impact folks across the state One family in Los Ranchos hasn’t had power since Wednesday night Now they’re hoping they won’t have to go through another cold night “The meter was reading 25 degrees when I got up and we’re still with our jackets,” Lorraine Gallegos continued and at night it’s unbearable.” This week’s winter storm knocked the power out Gallegos is surprised it’s not back on My son said he could see them working on it they’ll come on soon,” Gallegos explained Let me put you back on the list.’ So we weren’t on the list,” Gallegos said Now she’s hoping the energy company hears her plea.  there’s no way to heat the house,” Gallegos explained she’s found different solutions like boiling water to stay warm and leaving her stove on “I can warm the house with just the stove But we shouldn’t have to be in this situation and the temperatures just drop drastically,” Gallegos explained Gallegos says she doesn’t have much of an appetite “I lost all the stuff in the refrigerator The city opened up warming centers for residents “How are you going to know if you don’t have your television some of some people can’t navigate those phones,” Gallegos asked KOB 4 brought that question to Mayor Tim Keller but the first step is letting us know that you need that help,” Keller said Most warming centers across the city are open during the day and the city announced Friday Los Duranes Center will be open overnight until Saturday 9:00 p.m “The overnight shelters are really 100% designed for unhoused community and so but they certainly can be used by anyone,” Keller continued “These warming shelters are basically community centers that we’re making available specific rooms in them where they can come inside and then access the resources they need.” For a list of all the available centers, click here. 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Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KOB via our online formor call 505-243-4411 won by ticket holders in the northern city of Logroño Players with winning tickets in Spain’s huge Christmas lottery draw celebrated with sparkling wine cheers and hugs on Sunday in a 200-year-old tradition that marks the beginning of the festive season The total prize pot in the state-run national lottery event reached €2.71bn (£2.25bn) this year was won by ticket holders in the northern city of Logroño In the nationally televised draw at Madrid’s Theatre Royal young pupils from San Ildefonso school picked the winning numbers from two revolving globes and sang them out Schoolchildren call out the winning number of the first prize at the Theatre Royal in Madrid Photograph: Isabel Infantes/ReutersAudience members regional costumes and their personal lucky charms I think it should go to the affected areas,” said Vicent Jacinto who was dressed in a traditional Valencian outfit and was referring to the deadly floods that struck the region in October Lottery mania hits Spain in the weeks leading up to the Christmas draw groups of friends and club members frequently buy tickets or fractions of them together often favouring particular “lucky” vendors or numbers The most common ticket costs €20 and offers the opportunity to win as much as €400,000 in prize money before tax travelled back to Madrid because many winning tickets were held by a basketball club in the working-class neighbourhood of San Blas-Canillejas Young club members and their families gathered to chant and dance to drums as they do on court Free weekly newsletterThe most pressing stories and debates for Europeans – from identity to economics to the environment People celebrate in the San Blas-Canillejas neighbourhood in Madrid Photograph: Isabel Infantes/Reuters“I woke up late today and my mother came into my room with the tickets in her hands screaming like crazy,” said Diego Gala when Spain was under French occupation during the Napoleonic wars and the draw was established to raise funds to fight for independence proceeds after operating costs and payouts go to social causes Talented young chefs with their own projects will compete for the Balfegó Revelation Chef Award which will be presented during the Congress on 29 January the Madrid Fusión team has scoured our country's culinary scene in search of promising young chefs Chefs with solid training whose work has caught our attention for the clarity of their ideas their technical preparation and their ability to anticipate the future.  They are part of the precious human heritage on which our creative cuisine they are professionals of the highest calibre only one of whom will join the list of 22 winners of previous competitions.  Created in 2003 many of today's great names in Spanish gastronomy have received this award Rodrigo de la Calle or Sara Peral and Jorge Muñoz from the OSA restaurant Most of the winners over the last two decades now have Michelin stars in their restaurants.The candidates for the revelation chef of the next edition of Madrid Fusión Food from Spain are:Beatriz Fernández and Rodrigo FernándezArsa Restaurant LogroñoSuccess accompanies this pair of young chefs from Andalusia and La Rioja in a restaurant with a striking interior as cheerful as their own recipes engage in an enthusiastic dialogue between distant flavours they cook unpredictable dishes that are not exempt from rules and ties mixing recipes and flavours from their respective places of origin presided over by daring and enthusiasm in abundance. Rita Llanes and Manu Lachica  Restaurant Leartá Rita and Manu demonstrate their sensitivity and knowledge intimate restaurant where they immerse themselves in the popular flavours of their land reinterpreting them at the level of haute cuisine in complicity with a repertoire of small artisan suppliers who supply their pantry temperatures and flavours in a balanced way picadillos and pucheros allow them to demonstrate their imagination and technical mastery A young cuisine that expresses a lot with a few elements.Ausiàs Signes and Felicia GuerraRestaurant Ausiàs Pedreguer (Alicante)Ausiàs Signes offers a different interpretation of savoury cuisine he won the Pastelero Revelación award at Madrid Fusión in the desserts category while working in the pastry department of the Tatau restaurant in Huesca He now runs a charming restaurant in Pedreguer with the help of his wife he creates light dishes that combine cured meats sausages and offal with the same boldness as yeast Dishes that convey immediacy and enhance everyday products with the precision of a pastry chef. Lucía GutiérrezLur Restaurant a pupil of the great chef Hilario Arbelaitz has begun to attract attention in her quiet restaurant in the Legazpi district.A 22-year-old chef with a small team serving just over ten people she shows a maturity in her savoury and sweet dishes that is beyond her years recognisable dishes with carefully prepared ingredients and an undeniable sparkle Gutiérrez takes risks and shows boldness with his cooking points A meticulousness that reaches the sweet moment. Àngel EsteveRestaurant Sisé LleidaThe dishes of the smiling Àngel Esteve reveal details of his experiences He brings to life a cuisine that alludes to family memories derived from the recipes of his environment and his childhood with whom he shares affinities and criteria They both work in a space open to the public Our way of working is to give different applications to well-known products," he says Their professional backgrounds reveal both sensitivity and technical knowledge The finishing touches are provided by large-scale desserts such as their chocolate cake.Icíar Pérez Cejas and Juan Carlos Pérez  Moral Restaurant Santa Cruz de TenerifeAfter working together at the Padrón brothers' restaurant Poemas in Las Palmas Icíar and Juan Carlos moved to another island to open Moral in Santa Cruz de Tenerife although it shows a weak commitment to the island's products supported by their creativity and desire for perfectionism We make delicious dishes with good products without following any particular style,' says Icíar From skate with mussels and parsley sauce to beef fillet with Café de Paris butter A promising gastronomic venture in the Canary Islands. Claudia Merchan and Áxel SmythRestaurant Simpar Santiago de CompostelaClaudia and Áxel's light contemporary dishes show their strong Galician roots they serve a unique menu that alternates seasonal creations with others that reformulate traditional recipes from their land baked fish with the classic ajada (garlic sauce) examples of his sensitivity and technical mastery Áxel's knowledge of popular recipes is also evident in his monumental croquettes and Galician-style tripe with which he has just won first prize in the San Sebastian Gastronomika Euskadi Basque Country championship The pairing of haute cuisine from Portugal and wines from north to south paints a portrait of Portugal After ‘more than a hundred meetings’ and in-depth analyses of consumer trends the government presents a plan with gastronomy as the final link in the value chain She has been awarded for “her ability to manage and optimize service” at the Tragatá restaurant They take the grand prize of the culinary summit to Santiago de Compostela along with the award for the best croquette this man from Ponferrada has managed to win this award from the hotel where he works in Salamanca where everything is cooked with local produce a Galician product that feeds the whole world without people knowing its characteristics The recipe for aging well is a healthy diet Follow us: Foro de Debate SL FC Barcelona did it again in the Liga ASOBAL this time at the home of the historic Logroño La Rioja the icing on the cake after beating HC Zagreb in the EHF Champions League the other day 11th placed Logroño have been having a bad run of results of late but an away win always looked like the only realistic outcome With Pérez de Vargas making some crucial saves the 21-14 lead at half-time already looked more than definitive Firing in goals at a rate of 11 in as many minutes including one amazing goal from Pérez de Vargas from his own goal The final minutes saw some of the less regularly used players to get a run-out Next up is a game back at the Palau Blaugrana against seventh-placed Ángel Ximénez-Puente Genil Periods: 3-4; 5-8; 7-11; 12-17; 14-21// 14-22; 16-28; 21-31; 23-33; 27-36; 28-38 After being on loan for the last two seasons at Logroño La Rioja left-back Juan Palomino is returning to Barça to join the first team The Andalusian has a contract until June 30 and has already passed his medical at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper Juan Palomino is known for his throwing ability and his intense approach on both sides of the court the full-back can defend in several positions 22-year-old Palomino joined Barça Atlètic from BM Antequera in summer 2020 He spent two seasons with the development side and his good work always caught the attention of the first team After making his debut in the Liga Asobal at Puente Genil in November 2020 he made sporadic appearances for the squad until he was loaned to Logroño La Rioja in July 2022 Palomino was a key player for Logroño La Rioja coach The Andalusian played 28 games out of a possible 30 in the Liga Asobal during his first season Juan Palomino played 30 Liga games and his goal tally rose to 104 An American couple living in Spain brings out our great virtue Moving to a new country can be one of the most complicated moments of our lives it’s like taking a leap into the void and also with our eyes closed fear and waiting for what surprises await us in that new country This is what happened to a couple from Kansas who decided to take that leap from a plane and land in Spain Jessica and Eric Smith left behind the American lifestyle to embrace a much calmer culture by moving to Logroño Their surprise has not left anyone indifferent and this couple discovered that Spain has something that other countries don’t have We tell you what this fun couple from the Iberian country discovered Tired of the routine they had in the United States Smith were looking for a radical change that would put an end to their long work days and where time was not a luxury but a gift Spain had always caught the attention of this couple but Madrid and Barcelona seemed to have the same lifestyle as their place of origin Jessica and Eric decided to turn their life around completely they could not earn more than $750 (and that was because Eric was dedicated to giving private English classes) at a time when Jessica was also seven months pregnant The change was drastic and not at all easy but that they chose the best place to build their life project although they earn much less than in the USA the quality of life they have in Spain is not even close just when they arrived here they realized that life outside the home is not something that is usually done in Kansas As good millennials (35 and 37 years old), social networks were there waiting for them and they decided to start sharing their story on TikTok. Through videos on this social network they began to show the cultural differences that differentiated the countries from the most basic things to the impact of electricity bills the couple earns up to 4,000 euros through this social network which allows them to pay the 2,096 euros per month for household and family expenses (and food because Eric has confirmed that he has fallen in love with Spanish cuisine) Logroño is a hidden gem in the centre of La Rioja the perfect place for those looking to escape the chaos wines and a landscape that invites you to stay there forever It’s no wonder this couple fell in love with this city instantly And if we compare countries… Spain has something that makes anyone who visits it want to stay there forever its landscapes and its climate make every day a gift and not a torment This couple decided to bet everything and leave everything behind to start a new adventure what’s the worst that could happen to you Monica Logroño joined the KOB 4 team as a reporter in October 2023 she was recognized by the Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters for her role in covering the tragic Oceanfront shootings in Virginia Beach in 2021 Her team won first place in the Best Team News Coverage category In addition to fulfilling her role as a producer Monica would often stay late and work weekends to shadow reporters at her station and hone her skills as a reporter She is happy to have started her new chapter as a reporter in New Mexico and is thankful to be a part of a team that values the importance of community and storytelling Monica is originally from South Florida and always enjoys a good “cafecito.” When she’s not working exploring new places in Albuquerque by hiking and trying new coffee shops or restaurants Monica welcomes any story ideas or suggestions for new places in New Mexico for her to check out! 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The projects are carried out in collaboration with the art and school network PLANEA, an initiative of the Daniel and Nina Carasso Foundation and the Government of La Rioja through the Centro Riojano de Innovación Educativa Read on as we outline the works on show at Concéntrico 10.  Off-Season Pavilion by KOSMOS | image © Josema Cutillas architect: KOSMOS As an alternative to the resource-excessive and short-term architecture of temporary festivals the Off-Season Pavilion by architecture practice KOSMOS proposes to search for the locally available resources of Logroño and give them a new temporary life outside of their productive cycle The installation reveals the hidden materials of the local agricultural industry: the so-called ‘jaulones de vino,’ huge metal cages uses to store wine bottles used in big ‘bodegas’ These storage cubes boast a very clear seasonal temporality: completely full of bottles in one part of the year and completely empty and unused in the other one luckily coincides with the time of the Concentrico Festival the pavilion typologically resembles an agricultural shed and a traditional basilica referring to both productive/labor and social/spiritual practices Placed on a platform next to the Church of Santiago el Real Golden meshes of the cages create an intricate play of light and shadows and transform the space into a maze of dematerialized rooms team: MUOTO and Georgi Stanishev The Wall is located in a historical site of the city where the Calle Marqués de San Nicolás meets an ancient defensive wall that used to surround the city Their encounter is marked by a small rectangular plaza with a missing side and regularly crossed by pilgrims The aim here is close the plaza to create an urban alcove where pilgrims can settle temporarily and take rest in the shade The structure unfolds as a pile of cinder block and wooden palette inspired by the typical storage of cinder blocks in cement factories This layered construction emphasizes the temporality of the design as much as it ensures the stability of the wall with braced wooden crosses replacing the cinder blocks The platform allows to recreate a horizontal surface absorbing the slope of the existing paved ground The position of the wall in its urban context also provides the installation with a theater-like dimension as the inverted T-shape structure may be perceived as a stage for actors and performers image © Laurian Ghinitoiu artist: Willem de Haan  The iconic monument of General Espartero in the Paseo del Espolón seems to be inhabited Replacing the monument’s pedestal for a humble private home is Dutch artist Willem de Haan’s attempt to personally relate to an otherwise inaccessible stately presentation of the historic local figure The temporary sculpture at Concéntrico 10 playfully questions the role of honorary statues in public space as it directly combines the aesthetics of horification with a relatable scene out of everyday life architect: Outpost Office the strategy encourages pupils to think about their environment Will they create a path that connects parts of their playground Do their paths indicate places that are important to them designer: Malte Martin Graphic designer and plastician Malte Martin presents a poetic reading of urban space and landscapes with Jardin gráfico This plastic intervention located at Parque Felipe VI offers visitors a sign from afar a dynamic landscape sculpture that once can walk through a playful garden where children can play.  team: Quentin Gérard, Guillaume Deman, Elisabeth Terrisse de Botton, Matthieu Brasebin Make it rain bases its strategy on the cooling of cities in the midst of the climate crisis thanks to the use of the thermal properties of bricks in contact with water Within the framework of Concéntrico of limited duration and with no guarantee of rain it works with the water of the Ebro as the source of the project imagining the collection of water as a collective and participatory moment The proposal is installed in the courtyard of the Museo de la Rioja a paved space exposed to the sun and protected from the wind The design team inhabits it in an informal environment composed of a brick floor a textile to protect it from the sun and a well to store the water recovered from the river a series of watering cans are available to wet the bricks to refresh the space The courtyard becomes a space conditioned according to needs which uses a series of elements that are as unmanufactured as possible for future reuse and reinterprets methods of traditional and vernacular architecture to improve thermal comfort architect: Daryan Knoblauch locations: Beti Jai / Duquesa de la Victoria / La Glorieta present projects that answer the question ‘What could a street look like if it were transformed with a ten-year strategy This initiative promotes a more organic and participatory approach to the design of public spaces highlighting the importance of dialogue and experimentation in building more inclusive and resilient cities Daryan Knoblauch’s winning proposal for the 10-year street program seeks to strengthen local identity and encourage diversity and care in urban development through interaction with the community and in-depth analysis of urban dynamics  The first act of the proposal takes place at the tenth edition with the temporary intervention Megaphone an element that will reappear annually until 2034 as a symbol of communication and change facilitating community participation in urban design team: Fred Sancère and Encore Heureux Architectes the Citerne-Lit by Fred Sancère and Encore Heureux Architectes is described as a ‘camouflage project’ that turns an object from the world of agriculture into a cocoon program for an overnight stay in the heart of nature It borrows as much from the world of the farmer as from that of the space capsule or even that of the unusual or experiential habitat to offer a different kind of overnight stay in an objet d’art the interior houses a comfortable bed and offers a cozy nest-like space team: JBVA and Eugenio Nuzzo, Anatole Poirier, Alex Roux In the square of the Parc del Espolón Why hasn’t it been replanted? Starting from an anecdotal observation Palo de Mayo appropriates this void into an opportunity It acts as the point of convergence of all the existing urban situations nearby; like a synthesis of the ingredients that make up this urban fragment The freshness of the fountain at the Monumento al general Espartero the shifting lights of the peripheral roads The verticality and materiality of the Palo de Mayo is on the same scale as the city ‘Our proposal is an invitation to party It’s a celebration of the city as we dream it It’s an architecture around which we all converge here the entire space of the city is an infinite pavilion,’ writes the team.  team: ji arquitectos and Blas Antón Cuaderno de Surcos by ji arquitectos and Blas Antón comes to life as a Visual Landscape on the natural lines drawn by vineyards of Viña Lanciano: furrows ‘It is about reinterpreting the natural landscape from the innate intuition. How it has been modified and its relationship with the city,’ says the team. The choice of intervention is made through the participation of Logroño’s children Concéntrico has launched a drawing competition for infant and special education schools to draw flowers between 10 and 15 drawings are selected for materialization the wooden pieces will be dismantled and reconverted into urban elements and games distributed throughout Logroño’s playgrounds we walk you through the entire pool of participants at Concéntrico 10 Agence Spatiale‘s Dancing carwash powered by a mysterious choreography Dance and movement signify joy and celebration and provide a unique experience of the space around us such as the stilt dances of Aguiano or flamenco incorporate hypnotic rotations in their choreography for dancers and spectators alike Dancing Carwash aims to recreate the experience of these rotations for the visitors The dresses and bangs of the dancers’ costumes inflate and unfurl during traditional dances. To question this evolving relationship between the volume of objects the installation appropriates an everyday artifact rooted in our childhood memories: the automatic carwash Dancing carwash by Agence Spatiale | image © Josema Cutillas Meanwhile, Razzle Dazzle by Sara Ricciardi Studio emerges as a large eye in the camouflage aesthetics of a graphic technique used in war to deceive opponents The installation asks its citizens for motor dynamism. It asks everyone to be elastic in looking and thinking, and always to adopt a new perspective of seeing and questioning. ‘The graphics create a visual asymmetrical arrhythmia and are the synthesis of many discussions by journalists who have lost their freedom for expressing their way of communicating social events Our stage will be activated by Parkour performative actions a discipline that strongly supports the art of movement using one’s own physical means in space,’ shares the studio.  Razzle Dazzle by Sara Ricciardi Studio | image © Josema Cutillas Fuente by Corvin Cristian expands on the public sphere by revealing a circular fountain with a playful installation in its center: a composition of convex mirrors that convey a zoomorphic figure which could be an octopus but also an alien or other fantastic being. From the ‘branches’ or ‘arms,’ water runs through a multitude of small nozzles The mirrors are on rotating axes so people can see the moving reflection of the urban environment of the social activities and of themselves as well which makes it interactive in a hypnotic visual way The Fuente is compact and can easily fit into a permanent location Another playful object comes to life in Logroño: the Dancing Bench by Soft Baroque the installation animates ordinary objects using a mechanism of moving parallel planes creating a surreal combination of an optical illusion and unusual ergonomic sensation Fuente by Corvin Cristian | image © Josema Cutillas Meanwhile, Dutch textile designer Alei Vespoor lands at Concéntrico 10 with PackBags, a bag and accessory line aiming to visualize a perspective on overconsumption through playful design that encourages intentional consumption The design system remains as rigid as it is brutally simple —100 modules providing all you need to design anything you want to pack everything you want she will re-purpose Ten years of fabrics and rope used at previous Concéntrico festivals and turn them into a contemporary phone bag or a cross-body bag so visitors can carry a small part of the history of Concéntrico and the city of Logrono with them every day while contributing to a circular economy Studio RaivioBumann also makes an appearance with Basic Forms an interactive installation that challenges the conventional norms of urban design focusing on disruption and embracing disorder within cities and public places. Basic Forms consists of plywood furniture varying in color and shape serving as interactive elements that disperse and transform as individuals engage with them moving and rearranging the pieces to connect shapes and adding new functions and meanings The spontaneous actions and use of the furniture create new unplanned shapes and arrangements Basic Forms by Studio RaivioBumann | image © Josema Cutillas Visual artist Jacek Wielebski from Traffic Design joins the pool of participants with What Comes Through the Wall at Plaza Alonso de Salazar This research project focuses on elements and objects of public space, which are remnants and ruins the only remnant after a building that used to be but is gone and use it to give it a new purpose and new function Wielebski opts for another available resource: intense light to create a graphic pattern using a perforated wall over the existing one and copies that decorative element around it with light and shadow.  Furthermore, Riyadh-based SYN Architects develops the Opens Segments modular pavilion at Patio COAR for Concéntrico 10 The project is inspired by the courtyard house which forms the basic unit of the traditional built environment in the Najd region of Saudi Arabia, which is grouped in clusters or small neighborhoods The work investigates elements of space-making and ideals such as honoring privacy and encouraging Majlis The pavilion is built from wooden planks and spines in a rectilinear form The planks are laid vertically along the perimeter held by a mesh material produced from the region’s natural flora and fauna What Comes Through the Wall by Jacek Wielebski | image © Josema Cutillas  The intervention proposes a living organism that relies on people to generate their own spaces. Deciding how to relate to each other in public space often depends on the existing urban furniture and the spaces it generates Users are invited to build a series of objects with which to transform the Library of La Rioja like an organism that runs through the central courtyard of the building We complete the round up with the Poplar Assembly by Javier García at Plaza de la Diversidad. The space reveals a row of small and slender poplars which generate a porous wall by repetition along a sinuous route. As a result The vegetal perimeter enjoys the great richness of the poplars that make it up simultaneously different from each other The meandering layout fits in between the pre-existing buildings avoiding the many obstacles in the square and allowing the entrance to the buildings to make it up This layout is occasionally interrupted to include four doors oriented toward the corners of the square The large wooden planter is also modified to create a seat next to the trees Poplar Assembly by Javier García | image © Josema Cutillas name: Concéntrico 10 | @concentricofestival Fred Sancère-Encore Heureux architectes JBVA + Eugenio Nuzzo + Anatole Poirier + Alex Roux special projects: Matali Crasset, Maider López AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style the program encompasses processes such as renaturalizing public spaces and integrating recycled materials from previous editions collaborations with educational centers ensure a lasting impact beyond the festival fostering new collective practices in public spaces Special projects such as  "The street in 10 years" or initiatives involving students and pupils from local schools and educational centers further enrich the festival's engagement with communities across Spain Read on to discover the full list of urban interventions at the upcoming architecture and design festival Concéntrico 10 Related Article 12 Architecture Events to Pay Attention to in 2024 The street in 10 years: Scenius 26003 / Daryan Knoblauch One of the three winners of the competition for urban interventions in Logrono Javier García proposes a pavilion that redefines the urban space it occupies serving as a unified space for festival-related activities and an intuitive gathering space With a perimeter marked by a configuration of slender poplars the intervention is created as an urban oasis with its margins meandering in between the existing buildings and structures Dancing carwash / Agence Spatiale Dancing Carwash reimagines architecture as a dance partner, inviting engagement in its enigmatic choreography. Inspired by traditional Spanish dances such as the stilts of Anguiano or the Riojan jota, it aims to evoke the joy of movement and celebration. Using the imagery of inflating dresses and unfurling fabrics, this playful intervention transforms the Chimenea passage by taking local customs and traditions and infusing them into the urban space, inviting interaction and playful discovery.  Make it rain / Quentin Gérard + Guillaume Deman + Elisabeth Terrisse de Botton + Matthieu Brasebin In an attempt to relate to an otherwise inaccessible monument Dutch artist Willem de Haan proposes a playful reinterpretation of the statue’s pedestal This honorary pedestal thus becomes a modest dwelling overlapping the image of historical solemnity with the realities of everyday life as a small deck allows people to walk over the fountain and get closer to this modified monument The temporary intervention challenges the honorary character of statues in public spaces prompting reflection on the role and aesthetics of these elements in urban life Open Segments / SYN architects The Najd region's traditional courtyard houses are the source of inspiration for the pavilion's design emphasizing privacy and small-scale interactions thus offering a soft introduction to the Arab spatial culture Constructed from wooden planks and natural burlap material The pavilion strives to reflect the collective memory showcasing spatial narratives and societal changes It symbolizes both fragmentation and continuity in Najd's architectural and social fabric the modular pavilion will be reassembled in Saudi Arabia in a manner that reflects the Spanish influence allowing for larger gathering spaces to emphasize this intercultural exchange Off-Season Pavilion / KOSMOS The Library's courtyard becomes an interactive space through this installation which offers a plywood lattice from which pieces can be taken out and assembled into seats and tables This enables visitors to take ownership of the space and exercise their creativity fashioning their urban furniture and changing the configuration of the courtyard Designed by Lucía Navas and Daniel Rodríguez the project aims to ignite playful engagement with the environment The Wall / MUOTO + Georgi Stanishev Cuaderno de surcos / ji arquitectos + Blas Antón The project aims to craft a "Visual Landscape" along the natural contours of vineyard furrows, offering a reinterpretation of the landscape's relationship with the city. This concept invites customization of the environment using industrial artifacts. Through Mini-Citizen Participation, Logroño's children contribute drawings of natural elements, which are then transformed into wooden installations scattered across the vineyards. Covered in the distinctive camouflage aesthetics of Razzle Dazzle the installation is envisioned as a ship pointing its bow at the Cathedral Inspired by tactics used to confuse the opponent the vibrant installation in the square prompts dynamism urging citizens to be flexible in perception The trampoline in the middle allows for active movement and changing perspectives of the square and cathedral while the visually stimulating intervention prompts curiosity and exploration the playful yet purposeful stage will be activated through parkour performances Fuente / Corvin Cristian The playful installation uses a busy urban corner to place a circular fountain with mobile octopus-like tentacles equipped with concave mirrors combined with the effects of running and splashing water reflects the active and engaging urban environment The compact nature of the installation also means that it can be easily adapted to fit into a permanent location challenging the temporary nature of these types of installations La Citerne-Lit / Fred Sancère + Encore Heureux architects The Citerne-Lit project embodies a "camouflage" concept, utilizing agricultural imagery to create a new outdoor feeling in his urban environment. Drawing inspiration from both farming culture and space capsules, it offers a cocoon-like program within an artful object. Despite its appearance of being patched together, the interior boasts a comfortable bed and a cozy nest-like atmosphere, providing a contrast to its rugged exterior. This interactive installation challenges urban design norms by embracing disorder and spontaneity. Comprising colorful plywood furniture of varying shapes, it encourages engagement and rearrangement, fostering creativity and playfulness. The intuitive design invites spontaneous actions, resulting in unplanned shapes and arrangements. Unlike the rigid structure of urban environments, this installation comes to life through human activation, dynamically adapting and eliciting diverse reactions. Palo de Mayo / JBVA + Eugenio Nuzzo + Anatole Poirier + Alex Roux The project addresses the absence of a tree in Parc del Espolón, turning it into an opportunity to create a new focal point that concentrates elements of its surroundings. In its place, a Palo de Mayo emerges as a point of convergence,  inviting celebration and exchange and integrating various urban elements into a cohesive urban fragment. The installation proposes a poetic reading of urban spaces introducing a plastic intervention envisioned as a landscape structure that passers-by can walk through and interact with and floral universes to create an interactive space for playing Public Utilities / Outpost Office Location: Plaza 1º Mayo + Centros educativos What comes through the wall / Traffic Design What comes through the wall / Traffic Design. Image © Sara CuerdoThis project reimagines public space objects as remnants, repurposing them for new functions. Utilizing the old wall, the sole remnant of a vanished structure, it employs light to create a graphic pattern. A perforated wall is placed over the existing one, with light and shadow replicating the decorative element around it, transforming it into dynamic features within the urban landscape. The students of Esdir have created a structure spired by a seven-pointed star, linked to numerology and the multiple meanings behind this number, from astrology to the number of wonders of the ancient world, and even the seven disciplines in Superior Design taught at Esdir. PackBags / Alei Verspoor. Image © Sara CuerdoCelebrating its 10th year, Concentrico Festival repurposes textiles from past installations for a new project PackBags is a line of bags and accessories created out of recuperated textiles addressing overconsumption through playful yet intentional design Editor's Note: This article was originally published on March 20th From April 27th to May 2nd, 20203, in Logroño, Spain, Concéntrico presented an extensive program for its ninth edition and activities involving the work of more than 60 professionals from 15 different nationalities This latest edition extended to new areas of the city widening the object of its interventions from east to west: from the Plaza sin Nombre in the neighborhood of Madre de Dios to the Cubo; also from north to south: from the river Ebro to the new station park the festival has carried out more than 100 urban installations and one of the most eye-grabbing interventions this year belongs to Romanian architect Oana Stănescu — a strawberry-inspired structure that brings color and childlike wonder to the historical Plaza Santa Ana.  all images © Josema Cutillas -Concéntrico  An ode to the fruit, the earth, and the people that help bring this beloved fruit to the table and our lips, ‘Fresa’ by Oana Stănescu (see more here) is inspired by and dedicated to the strawberry pickers and estimated 1 million seasonal workers in agriculture across the EU. The intervention, supported by the Instituto Cultural Rumano of Madrid and inside-out strawberry nested in Logroño’s Plaza Santa Ana against the backdrop of Iglesia de Santa María de Palacio and the Parque infantil the architect opted for a soft plywood exoskeleton that gently contrasts with the smooth stone textures of the surrounding buildings Complementing the wooden framework is a red-colored fabric enclosing the interiors of ‘Fresa’. Stănescu describes the experience as one steps inside her installation: ‘A small opening asks us to bow to discover the strawberry-like interior: a soft red cocoon with seed-shaped light rays The structure cantilevers over Calle Marqués de San Nicolás a contrasting tease visible from far ahead.’ Once seated inside visitors also get to enjoy the playful movement of passing silhouettes.  ‘Fresa’ takes shape as an inverted Oana Stănescu is a Romanian architect currently building in North America and Europe an ‘undisciplined’ collection of projects across scales always in the pursuit of the affect of physical space Current projects of hers under construction include the reconversion of a ½ km long bridge in Reșița Stănescu is teaching at Harvard GSD and MIT in Cambridge Oana Stănescu uses a soft plywood exoskeleton combined with a reddish fabric cover a rich and peaceful experience once inside a small opening coaxes visitors to step into the cocoon architecture: Oana Stănescu program: Concéntrico 09 | @concentricofestival supported by: Instituto Cultural Rumano | @institutoculturalrumano photography: Josema Cutillas  From April 27th to May 2nd, 20203, in Logroño, Spain, Concéntrico presents an extensive program for its ninth edition Concéntrico 09 is integrating numerous groups and entities promoting new collective practices in public space from the local level: educational centers like IES Sagasta or social entities associated with Logroño Intercultural and the Rafael Azcona Library ‘PUL: Urban Pool Square in Logroño’ by  meii estudio  all images courtesy Concéntrico Concéntrico 09 (see more here) extends to new areas of the city Locations and programs such as Cities Ahead with Goethe-Institut provide a constantly evolving listening to continue raising debates about the city These shared practices extend the temporality of Concéntrico Hollmén Reuter Sandman’s Birdhouses intervention facilitates birds’ nesting in La Glorieta del Doctor Zubia and will coexist in the central park until the end of August with the following new proposals landing at Concéntrico 09 in 2023: Barkow Leibinger Recetas Urbanas (Santiago Cirugeda + Alice Attout) Escuela Superior de Diseño de La Rioja ‘A Raised Table in the Landscape’ by Jennyfher Alvarado & Álvaro González team: meii estudio PUL is a new urban swimming pool in Logroño — versatile and where rules do not apply; what is sought instead is spontaneity and free appropriation of its interior space This ephemeral pool will be located in the Plaza de las Escuelas Trevijano integrating with the existing elements and surrounding a large central tree The square and its urban furniture are rigid and have a defined functionality; they are designed for transit and brief stops becoming an unfriendly space for social relations The new urban swimming pool in Logroño aims to enclose a piece of the square to create a uniquely peaceful public space ‘PUL: Urban Pool Square in Logroño’ at Plaza Escuelas Trevijano team: Jennyfher Alvarado, Álvaro González ‘A red carpet transitions from the landscape to a domestic found space; behind the curtain will appear a raised table where visitors can gather to share an experience through the senses and create links with the context Recesses in the façade will reflect the movement of the interior without competing with the importance of the landscape these views are framed with a subtle red ribbon linking the ever-present context to the activity within delicate notes referring to the quality of the product and familiar past experiences around a table.’ ‘A Raised Table in the Landscape’ architect: Daniel Hambly  This proposal uses the site of Parque Felipe VI as an amphitheater and transport hub taking advantage of the multiple infrastructure layers directly below and around the stage Hambly proposes to create a van or accordion Motion sensors located in the enclosure will drive the instrument’s motors Each note or chord will be assigned different types of movement The natural rhythms of these movements will come together to create melodies and sounds that will become unique to that time and place ‘Bayan Urban’ by Daniel Hambly CANTIERE APERTO: A COLLECTIVE URBAN PRACTICE team: Hypereden, Frantoio Sociale  location: Paseo del Espolón program: Cities Ahead / Goethe Institut  Led by Milan-based Hypereden and Frantoio Sociale this collective practice with local organizations promotes the collaborative construction of urban artifacts by demolishing and transforming waste materials it encourages local communities to act in public space the collective is carrying out its mission with the active participation both in the design and construction phases of a community of young skaters on the Paseo del Espolón a central urban space where skateboarding and the collective experience of public space have been consolidated to design and build a series of elements that will form a playful environment that expands the actions of the skater activity that already takes place in the square,’ notes the team ‘Cantiere Aperto: A Collective Urban Practice’ by Hypereden & Frantoio Sociale THE MOBILE LIBRARY OF WOMEN’S LOCAL KNOWLEDGE studio: Catalystas Collective  location: Biblioteca Rafael Azcona The mobile library is a process of valuing and enhancing the local knowledge of the citizens of Logroño the mobile library will travel around the city and temporarily activate different public spaces the Catalystas Collective engages in learning and empowerment while opening up a platform for women to gather and express their thoughts and knowledge about the city team: Vanesa Peña, Carlos Herraiz Starting from two antagonistic experiences about stuttering (the fact of having it on the part of artist Carlos Herráiz and of not having it on the part of curator Vanesa Peña) the workshop titled ‘Logomaquias’ proposes ‘an artistic collaboration that uses the question of chewing gum as an aesthetic from which to start a reflection on the communicative disfluencies in contemporary society‘ it will offer visitors a walk through Logroño where the participants will collectivize their impressions about speech and communication ‘Logomaquias’ by Vanesa Peña & Carlos Herraiz Beyond the six winning teams of Concéntrico 09, we walk you through the total pool of participants — starting with Design with Company‘s ‘Stone Wall Stand In’ at Plaza del Revellín The project unfolds as a large billboard that represents and rewrites the city of Logroño the giant drawing brings to life the history and materiality of the Plaza ‘A narrow sloping wall that invites you to discover places to hide explore or simply rest and chat with others The old and the new collide with the real and the representative to generate places for playful opportunities for participation and a unique perspective of the historic environment,’ comments the studio Next is the ‘Siluroño’ project by Pool is Cool & collectif dallas  As part of a cross-cutting process ongoing for years the team from Brussels will recover the Piovenefabi intervention of 2022 and install it at Parque del Ebro ‘They have asked us to keep it dismantled because they are going to build a new intervention in 2023 with all the pieces from the last edition the relevant color in a strawberry tone and its curved shapes will come back to life to inspire the new form: an imaginary fish of the river Ebro as it passes through Logroño which will be a children’s playground with a great social spirit,’ writes the duo.  ‘Stone Wall Stand In’ by Design with Company At Paseo del Espolón, Portugal-based Didier Fiúza Faustino will launch ‘Me Como el Mundo configured as a mobile device that offers people a forum in public space to speak to a physical audience ‘Climbing a staircase from backstage anyone can come out into the light and play any role they want: guru poet… The intervention underlines the importance of physical relationships and breaks with the illusion of fame that sustains the digital world,‘ shares the artist make observations and take photographs.  ‘Me Como el Mundo’ by Didier Fiúza Faustino At Plaza de San Bartolomé, ‘The Garden of Intersections’ will come to life as a series of sandboxes designed by Rotterdam-based Studio Ossidiana The project will then move on to the Las Gaunas school where teachers will be carrying out different activities using the installation as a vehicle to talk about territory and pigments (the sandboxes incorporate different soils from La Rioja) and also about the city as the intervention is reminiscent of heritage This intervention ‘is a sum of spaces that speaks of territory layers of history of a variable temporality the ensemble reformulates the heritage -almenas and windows- inviting to play in confusion between imagination and reality,‘ notes the studio On the other hand, like his work, furniture designer Marc Morro’s intervention proposes an honest language: an improvised tennis court in the middle of Logroño’s Town Hall square the project is a fleeting exercise that reimagines the more private sport of tennis courts amid a public space the court is placed in the middle of a square made with a scaffolding structure emphasizing its ephemeral and street-like character and decontextualization,’ explains Morro.  ‘The Garden of Intersections’ by Studio Ossidiana at Plaza de San Bartolomé Another eye-opening intervention will occur at the Plaza Sin Nombre, signed by French designer Camille Walala. Known for her large-scale interventions Walala is inspired by community and collaboration and the power of color and design to transform atmospheres a place that has not been ‘baptized in the eastern part of the city an area claimed by the neighborhood as a meeting hub for the neighborhood’s diverse culture In line with awakening spirits, ‘Camp la Leçon de Rome’ by Os Espacialistas is a poetic and sculptural camp of a performative nature The installation is defined by the five geometric figures of Le Corbusier’s ‘Lesson of Rome,’ transformed into tents installed in Plaza del Mercado in light of its history and the recent memory of the political occupation that took place there in the form of gatherings ‘Under the influence of the Camp style and Modulor measurements and immaterial dialogue between the Cathedral of Santa María de La Redonda and the five pure geometric bodies proposed: the cylinder with various programmatic characters,’ elaborates the team ‘Throwing Shade’ by Camille Walala At Patio del Coar, the ‘Silk Pavilion’ by Spanish designer Paloma Cañizare will take shape as the first project of reinforced fabrics an investigation into the structural possibilities of textiles ‘If we understand the structure of the fabric as the armature of a forging we can achieve a self-supporting surface of extraordinary slenderness and lightness,’ notes Cañizare A small opening beckons us to lean in to discover the strawberry-shaped interior: a soft red cocoon with rays of light in the shape of a seed ‘Silk Pavilion’ by Paloma Cañizare Returning to historical events, the Spanish duo Santiago Cirugeda and Alice Attout from Recetas Urbanas is bringing their project ‘La rebelión del Crazy Army’ to the surroundings of the IES Batalla de Clavijo Secondary School The intervention unites all high school levels in a collective strategy that will attempt to ‘storm’ the center from the outside using walkways These joint constructions will be coordinated by different technicians who will collaborate in the process and the assembly including some members of the Lakalle Association teenagers become the main actors and propose alternative ways of using public spaces in connection with the Batalla,‘ adds the studio Mirroring the PUL urban pool, ‘Fuente Urbana’ by Un Parell d’Arquitectes recovers the fountain as a symbol of urbanity ‘The fountain was the last link in the art of domesticating water and bringing it into the city before it reached the houses’ tap which played a decisive role in the urban configuration and had the capacity to build a place for social encounters and relationships An ephemeral fountain reconfigures the crossroads between the Plaza de San Agustín and Calle Portales and sound stimulate the exercise of contemplation in the public space and alter the atmosphere of the place,’ the studio outlines.  ‘Tensegrity Späti’ by Barkow Leibinger at the surrounding area of Church of Santiago and in equilibrium; next to the access to Santiago Church a sustainable prototype is proposed to generate a common space with a low impact on its development.’ ‘Camp la Leçon de Rome’ by Os Espacialistas name: Concéntrico 09 festival | @concentricofestival running dates: April 27 – May 2 Hollmén Reuter Sandman Architects Oana Stănescu, Recetas Urbanas (Santiago Cirugeda + Alice Attout) Pool is Cool + Dallas, Architecture Uncomfortable Workshop, Marc Morro Un parell d´arquitectes, Paloma Cañizares Frantoio sociale + Hypereden, Catalystas Collective Escuela Superior de Diseño de La Rioja Spain with plenty of fascinating cities to discover away from the main tourist trails (and without the crowds) From UNESCO World Heritage sites and sustainable cities to Gothic architecture and foodie havens, here are some of its most underrated spots.  RECOMMENDED:☀️ The best places to visit in Spain🌊 The best beaches in Spain🦐 The best restaurants in Spain🎭 The best things to do in Spain Photograph: ShutterstockWhile most people have heard of La Rioja because of its prized wine its lively capital Logroño is less well known The city is one of the main stops along the Camino de Santiago the celebrated pilgrimage route across Northern Spain to the city of Santiago de Compostela but it can definitely hold its own against Spain’s top foodie cities It’s one of the best places in the country for a night of bar hopping and trying out a ton of tapas dishes and pintxos along the way as each bar specialises in one ingredient or dish Photograph: ShutterstockVitoria-Gasteiz is the little-known capital of Spain’s Basque Country, often overshadowed by nearby San Sebastián and Bilbao It’s one of Spain’s greenest and most sustainable cities with the largest amount of green space per inhabitant in the country Surrounded by a green belt and large swathes of wetlands as well as a beautifully-preserved mediaeval quarter and a fantastic contemporary art museum Photograph: ShutterstockAsturias is very different from the most popular regions in Spain – it’s very green and the food is more hearty stews than small plates of tapas listed by UNESCO for its outstanding pre-Romanesque architecture Awarded the title of Spain’s Capital of Gastronomy 2024 its cosy historic centre is a great place to hit the cider houses and try some local cuisine Photograph: ShutterstockMérida is the capital of Extremadura one of the least-visited and underpopulated regions in Spain Founded by the Romans in the 1st century B.C. the city is still home to some of Spain’s best Roman monuments Catch a show at the epic 2,000-year-old Roman Theatre marvel at its old aqueduct and stand in awe in front of the Temple of Diana with its graceful Doric columns Photograph: ShutterstockAndalucía’s three big hitters are typically Seville but those who skip Córdoba are truly missing out the city was actually one of the capital of the Moorish Empire there are many vestiges still left over from that time but the star of the show is the UNESCO World Heritage La Mezquita an exquisite mosque and a cathedral in one Visit in May for the Patios Festival when people open their hidden gardens up to the public 📍 Discover the best things to do in Seville Photograph: ShutterstockThe Catalan city of Girona lies just 100km (62 miles) north of Barcelona but it feels a world away from Spain’s most-visited city its Old Town has a particular special quality that feels as if you’re lost in time one of Spain’s best-preserved Jewish Quarters hidden staircases and elegant stone archways you may feel as though you recognise Girona as much of it was used as filming locations for the hit TV series Game of Thrones Discover nearby Barcelona:📍 The best things to do in Barcelona🦐 The best restaurants in Barcelona🏨 The best hotels in Barcelona Photograph: ShutterstockMurcia lies tucked in between the more famous regions of Andalucía and Valencia Those who do travel here mainly head for the coast but its inland capital of Murcia shouldn’t be missed Surrounded by olive groves and apricot orchards the city has a delightful old town which is best explored by strolling and stopping at multiple tapas bars in pretty plazas along the way At its heart lies the flamboyant-style Gothic cathedral but also worth a visit is the former grand casino which first opened in 1847 and has been fully restored to its former glory Photograph: ShutterstockThe interior of Spain is often forgotten about in favour of the costas, but the vast region of Castilla y Léon has so much to discover. Valladolid lies just northwest of Madrid and is a lively university city bisected by the Pisuerga River Renaissance architecture abounds and there are a host of palaces and churches to discover Browse the exhibits at the National Sculpture Museum then head to one of the tapas bars along the river Visit over Easter Week for elaborate religious celebrations Photograph: ShutterstockSitting on a hilltop overlooking a deep gorge Cuenca’s honey-coloured buildings and dramatic location are enough reason to visit alone approximately halfway between Madrid and Valencia this UNESCO World Heritage-listed city combines mediaeval architecture with ancient tower blocks that cling to the side of the rockface known as the Casas Colgadas or Hanging Houses seek out some of its excellent modern art galleries or explore the surroundings on an array of stunning hiking trails twitterinstagramspotifyAbout us Contact Us Barça earned their 18th La Liga victory of the season after comfortably beating Logroño at Las Gaunas Van der Gragt and Jenni Hermoso all went close in the early stages of this match but it wasn't until the 32nd minute before Marta opened the scoring before adding another just before the break her 10th goal in the league and 15th in all competitions Oshoala helped herself to a well-taken hat-trick meaning the Nigerian now has 20 for the campaign The win sees the blaugranes remain unbeaten at the top of the table with 56 points Their next match is on Wednesday 26 February against Deportivo Abanca in the quarterfinals of the Copa de la Reina (7.00pm CET) Oshoala (min 89).Official: Marta Frías Acedo are some of the creators whose work arouses curiosity welcomes the user to enjoy and unwind and sometimes brings out their dormant inner child The ‘Hiber Space’ by Rintala Eggertsson Architects (see more here) takes shape as a pavilion nestled in an urban park in La Rioja Its body of recycled plywood and natural stones almost disappears in the lush surroundings The structure invites visitors to contemplate relax and appreciate the everyday beauty of nature that is often taken for granted it evokes the passing of time that entails the choices we are called upon to make day by day and the impact they have on the surroundings the flow of the river is a reminder of the time that passes The project by Pawel Grobelny (see more here) materializes as linear benches settled in a strict sequence Each bench’s edge is anchored to a slender column of the town hall building designed by the renowned Spanish architect Rafael Moneo the pieces can be perceived as shadows of the existing columns or as extensions the designer sought to create social interaction I always try to place my projects silently into a given space so that it is a spatial and functional complement to a given public space,’ comments the designer the project attaches to existing architecture the benches are the same color as the columns and their length is the same as the height of columns ‘The archetype of the house’ designed by Collective X (see more here) refers to the common form of a box-like house with a gable roof A series of seven-sided polyhedrons (gabled houses) are positioned next to each other while each shares the same cut-out that creates a path to the surrounding scenery of Viña Lanciano The aim of this installation was to generate a relaxing space where visitors could contemplate and emphasize the coexistence between artificial and natural the installation seeks to develop a reflective and contemplative atmosphere with respect to the contact between man and nature Piovenefabi (see more here) has designed ‘Half Void Full Moon’ a 3 km long path that flees the city center of Logrono and wanders along the nearest countryside in order of appearance: the city cemetery and crematorium two hostels for peregrines with public seats A simple roof provides shelter from the weather while an inflatable helium balloon marks the site from a distance and diffuses a gentle light over the esplanade ‘The half void is our way to inhabit the wilderness around Logroño,’ shares the designer an inflatable helium balloon marks the site from a distance a wooden amphitheatre supports personal experiences as collective ones Designed by Associates Architecture (see more here) ‘Extra-Ordinary Gate’ is located in one of the most historically significant sites of the city the wooden structure emerges as a gate through the walls of the city the design team inserted a temporary staircase transforming the square into an open-air theater The project oscillates between movement and inertia; one element ask you to enter the portal recalls the image of the temporary portals during the Fiesta de San Bernabé as well as the shape of the nearby gate of Revellín Created by Tudor Vlăsceanu (see more here) this installation is positioned in the center of the garden COAR the structure exudes a mysterious character with its dark and robust silhouette the massive tower unveils another personality Four large planes lean on each other inwardly while the gaps between let the viewer’s glance drift away towards the four palms and the sky ‘There is an act of resistance that allows a different reading of reality.’ the space opens up only towards the four palms and the sky Matali Crasset (see more here) enlivens the Paseo del Espolón park in Logroño with her ‘Dark Sky / Cielo Oscuro’ installation The structure evokes the landing of an owl in the middle of the city the installation comprises a yellow metal framework complete with curved contours and wooden cladding that recall the presence of the nocturnal bird transforming the public space between day and night simulates an owl that has just landed in the middle of the city Located at the western tip of Logroño’s Parque Felipe VI, the project by Konstantin Grcir (see more here) encloses three circular structures: a round basketball court Each arena invites young and old to gather and engage in a collective activity It boosts visitors to ‘be active,’ as mentioned by the designer ‘The flags are the Concéntrico blue We wanted to associate the installation to the event but also to give it a festive touch,’ comments Konstantin.  ‘Arenas’ consists of three circular structures concéntrico is the international architecture and design festival of logroño, spain, that proposes to reflect on the urban environment and the city. founded by architect, curator and researcher javier peña ibáñez, the festival invites visitors to explore the city through installations and exhibitions that discuss public space and places of coexistence with a focus on the sustainability of materials and processes name: Concéntrico 08 Festival curator: Javier Peña Ibáñez Concéntrico is Logroño’s Architecture and Design Festival It is open to residents of the city and visitors from elsewhere and it aims to discover and rediscover spaces of interest in the city’s Historic Center The Festival invites attendees to tour these spaces through installations that create a connection between inner courtyards Since 2015 Concéntrico is being organized by La Rioja Architects Cultural Foundation (Fundación Cultural de los Arquitectos de La Rioja and in collaboration with the local government of Logroño Garnica and the Integral Design Center of La Rioja (Centro de Diseño Integral de La Rioja Its goal is to prompt reflection on the city through architectural and design proposals In this context, DP Architects presents an ephemeral intervention in the city of Logroño. The aims of "Cada cuba huele al vino que tiene" is to be a tribute to the wine of La Rioja but also the wooden barrels used in the wine’s maturation The intervention at Revellín Plaza Concéntrico 03 open two competitions in 2017, only one opened out of Spain: The competition calls for an intervention within the historic Plaza del Revellin in Logrono, Spain. The Intervention is sponsored by Garnica, who are providing 20 sheets of Poplar Plywood (1.2m x 2.4m) out of which the intervention is to be constructed. We wished for our design to heavily reference the local culture of Logrono, which sits at the heart of Spain’s Rioja region. © DP ArchitectsExperientially, each Cabin is entered ceremonially through a low door. Your eyes are directed towards the ground where a wine hued light represents the earth, then as you stand you see the sky above framed in a hooped oculus. As you begin to look about you notice the deep colour of the wood around you and then the scent of the wine soaked wood. It is an all-encompassing sensory experience which makes you a part of Logroño and the Rioja region. © DP ArchitectsAs you explore deeper and enter each Cabin, you will notice that they have each been stained with the wine of their area, their colours vary and create an interesting diversity to be discovered whilst traversing the installation. This method of staining also imbues the wood with the wine’s scent and creates a heady and exciting environment which moves beyond the purely visceral, and into a fully immersive sensory space.  At this point the Cabins take on a devotional aspect; each one a temple to wine, the land and the communities that made it possible. You enter each pavilion through a low door, bowing respectfully as you breach the interior space. Inside, the space is shaded by the rich, darkened, wine stained wood, shadows play across the surfaces and a wine heavy air pervades the space.  This project was selected due to the dynamic and suggestive nature of the architecture it incorporates through the exercise of repetition on different scales generating new paths and provoking a unique relationship between the pedestrian and the square DP Architects © Josema CutillasYear of Completion: 2017Location: Logroño – SpainCompetition Name: Intervention at Revellín Plaza at Concéntrico 03DP Architects Design Team: Kyle Fulton Takanao TodoDP Architects Model Team: Wu Yan Chen Wan ShyanDP Facade: Mathieu MeurDP Lighting: Kevin Sturrock                                            Instalaciones reinterpretan el casco antiguo de Logroño en Concéntrico 03, el Festival Urbano de Intervenciones Efímeras Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker from crispy croquetas to piquillo peppersWith its sprawling vineyards and countless pintxos bars this region of northern Spain is ripe for culinary adventures This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK).The cooking class: Atelier Hermanas Loro “You need to eat croquetas with your hands,” says Isabella “That way you feel the textures and the contrasts both in your hand and in your mouth You just don’t get that same crunch if you use cutlery.” I bite into a croqueta made with cecina de León (a local cured beef) and parmesan breadcrumbed shell explodes under the pressure releasing a bechemel sauce that’s rich and full of flavour I’d made this filling earlier under close instruction stirring the onions as they sweated down in a puddle of local olive oil and watching as they acquired a soft glistening texture — it’s satisfying to now detect that sweetness in the sauce which focuses solely on the dish it takes its name from) as well as a catering company and a delivery service I’ve joined them to learn how to cook traditional Rioja tapas My visit coincides with red pepper-roasting season (from September to December you’ll find strings of red piquillo peppers strung over glowing embers in the streets of the local villages the air sweetly scented as they roast) and tonight we’re using these peppers in a classic pinxtos dish It’s not long before the aroma of the peppers triggers a wave of nostalgia in the room the Loro sisters and my fellow classmates recalling memories of childhoods spent in the region There’s a lot on the menu this evening and the room is soon filled with the sound of mushrooms simmering and cod bubbling in milk The classes here are extremely popular — the sisters run up to 13 a week with guests coming from as far afield as Israel the Loro sisters clearly also love what they do laughing and teasing each other as they work they teach us how to make their grandmother’s buñuelos (like churros in texture Mónica drops them into hot bubbling oil — here she whips out a five-litre container of the stuff laughing as she explains that American guests sometimes ask her for photos with it When they’re fetched from their sizzling oil bath although firmer than expected once I get past the crunch of the sugar dusting “They won’t last.” I nod; I’ll make sure they don’t I’m happy to follow the Loro sisters’ advice The Loro sisters’ are known for their croquetas and even named one of their restaurants — Divina Croqueta — after their signature dish.Photograph by Andres ArranzThe menu at Ikaro is influenced by Basque and Ecuadorian cuisines.Photograph by Mario Santolaya EscrichThe winery: Barón de Ley During a late-morning wine-tasting session in the Finca Los Almendros vineyard a 740-acre expanse of fertile land home to six grape varieties boosting the golden-yellow tones of the garnacha tinta grape leaves I can see the other varieties represented by different colours — green ochre and rust — each vine responding to the sun’s rays in its own way which has six vineyards dotted around the area It works particularly well with a selection of salty charcuterie straight from the company’s farm in Extremadura The winery is housed in a 16th-century former Benedictine monastery “The reds die as whites and the whites die as reds,” he explains “He won’t say it because he’s shy,” Martha explains “But this is one of the best white wines he’s made in his life” It has hints of black liquorice and is fresh and fun I’m shown the sleek concrete vats and the vast They contrast sharply with the rows upon rows of oak casks (31,000 in total) and I can smell the toasted oak and ageing alcohol the late-afternoon sun is still dancing upon the vines twinkling on the grenache and tempranillo leaves La Taberna del Tio Blas is one of the many pintxos bars on Calle del Laurel, Logroño.Photograph by agefotostock, Alamy Stock PhotoThe tapas tour: Logroño Café Bar Garcia has been in this spot on Calle San Juan for 57 years Walk through the doors and you’ll find the same family behind the bar and the same dishes on the menu as when the place first opened I’m sitting at the counter beside Marisol and Tirso who have been coming here virtually every day for 20 years eating bocadillos de jamón (ham sandwiches) and watching WhatsApp videos of their grandson not because it’s particularly busy — it’s a Wednesday evening and things tend to get livelier on Thursdays through Sundays — but because Martha and Luis know just about everyone The tapas scene in Logroño centres around two streets: Calle San Juan and Calle Laurel small bar snacks found across several northern Spanish regions and I’m given plenty of recommendations: head to Blanco y Negro for its matrimonio a pintxo featuring green peppers and two types of anchovies or to Bar El Perchas for its deep-fried pig’s ear Then there’s the caparrones (local red bean stew) at La Méngula and the ultra-garlicky mushrooms we order small sandwiches from the streetside window dodging a cloud of cigar smoke as we collect our food I’ve opted for a flaky baguette filled with deep-fried crispy liver and alegria riojana (a spicy Riojan red pepper paste) succeeding with a very simple culinary offering: meat skewers grilled on an open coal fire we visit La Universidad Pulpería for octopus and smoked Galician ham and who’s finished up for the evening and is now conducting an after-work pintxos crawl of his own We nod and say hello; it’s hard to go far here without bumping into someone (15 of the best Spanish food experiences.) Calle del Laurel and nearby Calle San Juan form the centre of the tapas scene in Logroño.Photograph by Martin SC photo, ShutterstockFine dining: Ikaro It might be better known for its pintxos, but Logroño has plenty of fine dining restaurants, too. Perhaps chief among them is Ikaro, which holds one Michelin star. Throughout the meal, I can’t take my eyes off the glass-fronted kitchen, where a host of chefs are carefully plating up a dazzling succession of dishes. I’m blown away by the punchiness of the Galician oyster paired with plantain ceviche; by the artful presentation of a leek stuffed with pureed partridge and served with burnt leek ash; by the simplicity and spice of an idiazabal cheese and espelette pepper bonbon. The piquillo pepper sorbet is one of the signature dishes at fine dining restaurant Ikaro.Photograph by Mario Santolaya EscrichThis sweet sorbet gets a gentle kick from piquillo peppers, which are confited in olive oil. To speed up the cooling process, submerge your mixing bowl in an ice bath and stir continuously until cool. Serves: 10Takes: 2 hrs 45 mins, plus cooling  500ml olive oil 1.5kg jar of piquillo peppers, drained120g sugar 165g dextrose powder 7g salt4g sorbet stabiliser  100g tempura flour 7g calamari ink 250ml sunflower oil 1. Pour the olive oil into a large saucepan and set over a medium heat. Add the peppers, then reduce to a low heat and cook for 45-60 mins until wrinkled and starting to break down.  2. Drain the peppers, reserving the oil, and rinse them in cold water. Tip the peppers into a blender and blitz to a smooth puree. 3. Return the puree to the pan along with 70ml of the reserved piquillo oil (save the rest to cook with in future). Set the heat to medium and use a thermometer to check the temperature — when it reaches 40C, mix through the sugar, dextrose, salt and sorbet stabiliser and continue heating until it reaches 85C, then remove from the heat.   4. Use a stick blender to blitz the mixture until completely smooth. Set aside to cool completely, then transfer to an ice cream machine to freeze for 45-60 mins, depending on your machine.  5. Meanwhile, make your decorative tempura vines. Mix the flour and calamari ink in a bowl with 100ml water. Transfer to a piping bag with a small nozzle.  6. Add the sunflower oil to a deep saucepan and set over a medium heat. When the oil is hot, pipe the batter into the pan in decorative vine shapes. Remove them from the oil as soon as they’re crispy and have stopped bubbling, and leave to drain on kitchen paper.  7. Decorate the sorbet with the tempura vines and serve. The caparrón is a variety of red kidney bean grown around the Rioja region. It comes in maroon and white varieties and is most commonly used in caparrones, a traditional Spanish stew that also features pork cuts such as chorizo, pig’s ear and morcilla sausage. Try it at La Méngula in Logroño. Drive through the villages of the Rioja province between September and December and you’ll be struck by the scent of roasting piquillo peppers. Sweet to taste and lacking heat, they’re often stuffed with meat and cheese as tapas. Piquillo peppers grown in the village of Lodosa, in the Navarre region, have DOP status. Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More "Concéntrico wants to achieve a better city", says Javier Peña as he inaugurates the International Festival of Architecture and Design of Logroño in Spain An event that since its first edition in 2015 has proposed rediscovering the spaces of interest in the historic center reflecting on the urban environment through different proposals for installations and ephemeral exhibitions it celebrates its eighth meeting from the 1st to the 6th of September but in new locations that connect us with new landscapes "One Table" in Plaza Escuelas Trevijano / AAA It rescues the essence of a long traditional route, highlighting the value of a collective gathering in a collective space. An invitation to sit at the table and celebrate. It introduces a small square that is now a place of passage and functions in the dialogue between two elements: one that invites you to enter and one that invites you to stay. It seeks to break with the modern canons of domestic space, inviting the public to question its limits and definition. The space opens only towards the 4 palm trees and the sky. These fragments of the context are interwoven and joined together, essentially forming the experience of the space. © Josema Cutillas "Urban Seedbeds" in Plaza del Mercado / BUDCUD It makes a powerful visual statement about the vital role of the city's vegetation and the opportunities it offers to strengthen the local community and enrich the local context. Relates the observations of neuroscientific disciplines to the practice of play installation design. The spatial layout is conceived with the intention of stimulating different functions of the human physical and mental apparatus. From the scale to the expression of this wooden scaffolding, they have a playful and festive character that evokes popular celebrations both near and far from the culture of Logroño. It invites both to explore the environment from a different point of view and to participate in the transmission of new ideas. It is a place for all kinds of picturesque situations. The table straddles several of the city's urban fabrics and conquers the street to attract passers-by. A functional as well as an artistic gesture that silently adheres to the existing architecture to make it a spatial and functional complement to the Town Hall square. Three circular structures that invite people of all ages to participate in a collective activity. It simulates a recently landed owl that will turn the Paseo del Espolón into an intergenerational space in dialogue with the Concha del Espolón. Inspired by the classic form of the romantic park arch: how it is used and what it symbolizes by inviting people into a kind of hybrid, parasitic structure that grows over the existing park. A playscape that invites visitors to relate to the city as a theatre. Its name is generated by three 9m diameter circles that converge to create a large landscape. Enjoying the shade under the trees and contemplating the flow of the river while the sun's spots run along the walls of the pavilion. It invites you to observe the everyday beauty and the simple reality that surrounds us. Mount Cantabria as a destination for nordic walkers, tourists, pilgrims, car drifters, bikers and ravers. With a simple act it formalises this destination, giving it the form of a shared sloping platform. This space seeks to create a reflective and contemplative atmosphere regarding the contact between man and nature by creating a series of modules where the visitor can contemplate the environment. An open process developed during 2022 that culminates in the festival, through the movement of chairs and lounges citizens contribute to the delimitation of the city's low emission area. In addition, the cycle "La Mirada de..." opens a window to the conversation with the authors of the interventions: Konstantin Gcric, Matali Crasset, Associates Architecture, Piovenefabi, Tableau, and Antonio Yemail. Do you want to know in detail everything that will happen in Concéntrico 2022? In the following link, you can find out the daily schedule. Enjoy! drinking and relishing the gorgeous architecture As the administrative capital of Spain's premier wine region Logroño has always had Rioja close to its heart Though the food culture of this northern city has never been about big-name chefs it is known in Spain as a place that discreetly but passionately loves to eat it was named Spanish Capital of Gastronomy beating off stiff competition from better-known food hotspots including Santiago de Compostela Anyone who has walked the Camino de Santiago will have passed through Logroño over the River Ebro and along Calle de Ruavieja the best way to get here is to fly to Bilbao and drive for an hour and a half on the southbound AP-68 motorway that powers through the forests and valleys of Alava leaving the Basque Country via a deep pass The autonomous community of La Rioja essentially occupies the space between these two ranges But the region's major geographical feature is surely the Ebro which runs through Logroño on its meandering journey towards the Mediterranean is fundamental in the life and economy of both city and region and irrigates the vegetables that form the cornerstone of La Rioja's richly authentic yet simple cuisine Pictured: Santa María de la Redonda Cathedral I stood on the stone bridge leading out of Logroño's Old Town and looked down at the sluggish waters of the Ebro and the wide swathes of meadow and woodland on both banks packs on backs and walking sticks in both hands joggers and walkers were out in force; a girl and boy sat with their Kindles under a tree Small groups of elderly ladies in perms and pearls Whenever a newspaper publishes a survey of the Spanish cities with the greatest quality of life Turning my gaze towards a modest skyline of bell towers and roofs I walked back over the river to my lodgings at the Calle Mayor a 12-room hotel in the 16th-century mansion on Calles Marqués de San Nicolás just minutes from the squares and bars of this handsome little city the hotel had been a flophouse and a wine store before descending into a state of total ruin you have to admire the granite staircase and columns the carved oak beams and the way these antique elements coexist with Makio Hasuike chairs and a giant Foscarini lamp in the hall Jose Salgueiro Rodriguez and Montserrat Jalón met when they were both working in London and returned to Spain with the idea of opening a small hotel in a small city which had a promising future as a gastro destination Old Town Logroño fell into desuetude in the 1950s when many local families preferred the comfort of a modern flat in the new part of town to the draughts and damp of the old Now it is coming back to life; restoration projects are numerous a modernist conference centre built around a series of stone wine vats dating from the 16th century a sparkling new/old building on Calles Marqués de San Nicolás Rodriguez pointed out a couple of stone palacios whose conversion into bijoux hotels (no doubt providing competition for his own) was already under way Pictured: a hat shop in the city of Logroño imposing monuments of historic importance are not really Logroño's thing - although you could go on a pretty good church crawl and the Cathedral of Santa María de la Redonda It's also worth bearing in mind that nothing in La Rioja is more than an hour's drive away which brings top sights such as the Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada an the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla (where an 11th-century monk wrote the earliest recorded words in Castilian Spanish mere scribbles in the margin of a manuscript) within easy reach Logroño has a surprise or two up its sleeve a contemporary art space belonging to Reinhold Würth the German billionaire owner of the Wurth tool company It is located in the improbable surroundings of an industrial estate on the edge of town Another is Logroño's very own Michelangelo I was in the cathedral peering at grubby Flemish panels - nothing out of the ordinary here I thought - when it seemed to leap out at me in the gloom an exquisite small painting of the crucified Christ surrounded by the Virgin was hidden in a glass-faced niche which could be further protected if required by a pair of eight-inch-thick gunmetal-grey Fort Knox-type high-security doors Such exceptions prove the rule that the charm of Logroño isn't based on lashings of high culture The fact is that the city's artistic offerings can be wrapped up in a morning leaving plenty of time for a thorough investigation of those aspects of culture in which Logroño can truly be said to excel: eating and drinking My guide in these important matters was Pepe Notivoli the man at the town hall responsible for spreading the news aobut Spain's first-ever Capital of Gastronomy After meeting me at the gate of Logroño's imposing medieval fortifications he took me on a tour of the San Blas food market all grown within a radius of a few kilometres bore witness to La Rioja's notable propensity for eating up its greens this covered everything from asparagus and artichokes to baby broad beans spring onions and enormous white cushions of frisée lettuce.) it forms the solar plexus of Logroño's pincho scene To walk down this corridor between the rows of bars - 60 of them at the last count - is to be pleasurably assaulted by as a gastronomic panoply with few rivals even in a food-obsessed country like Spain yet there was plenty of action on the street We ducked into the first bar we came across and Notivoli took time to explain the pincho procedure which varies slightly from the customs in other tapas capitals such as San Sebastián and Granada The majority of Logroño's more than 1,000 bars have a pincho menu but a good subsection offer a single speciality Where one bar might make a big thing of its stuffed piquillo peppers and a third might be a Mecca for wild mushrooms Certain items have become so popular - champis (juicy grilled mushrooms topped with a prawn) or cojonudo 9chorizo with egg and pepper served in a tartlet or on bread) - that they have taken on the status of pincho classics LogroñoIf the edible part of the Calle del Laurel experience can be slightly bewildering the matter of deciding what to drink is considerably simpler but the obvious choice is a red Rioja in its variants of crianza or reserva If you really want to blend in with the locals a white from the village of Cordovin with the faintest tinge of salmon pink the aperitif wine from which Logroño's pincho culture derives was once served in a flat-bottomed glass but now comes in a generously sized wine glass the better to appreciate the vanilla-oaky perfume of the fine local reds Among the things I ate on the Calle del Laurel the ones that struck me as particularly delicious were the crunchy-skinned slab of roast piglet at Las Cubanas the tempura-like vegetables at the Taberna de Correos a Logroño speciality consisting of lambs' intestines wound around a stick I preferred the deep-fried lamb's ear in a tiny sandwich at the Bar Sebas - a delicate morsel but not as delicious as the courgette wrap stuffed with ham and cheese at the Taberna de Baco or the witty 'Ferrero Rocher' of morcilla Calle del Laurel was packed with chattering punters grouped around upended wine barrels perfect for holding glasses and plates of pinchos an atmosphere of full-on enjoyment - and quite a lot of noise The pincho outing at midday or in the evening is a Logroño institution After five or six decent-sized snacks - the commonly accepted limit - you'll feel you've lunched or dined quite satisfactorily such as Iruña and Matute (next to each other on Calle de Laurel) tend to be family-run places with a cheerful lack of pomposity where the food is purely and perfectly local one of the genuine stars among Spain's regional cuisines The signature dishes are patatas a la riojana (potatoes with chorizo) and baby lamb chops grilled over vine prunings Thereafter comes a rich repertoire of pulses wonderful fresh fish from the port of Bilbao - and those incredible a sauteed anthology of spring vegetables seasoned with nothing more sophisticated than a handful of diced serrano ham When the Capital of Gastronomy was announced there was some harrumphing in the Spanish press to the effect that Logroño had no Michelin-starred restaurants no temples of cutting-edge contemporary cuisine The award in this case was for Logroño's excellent traditional cooking the vibrancy of its pincho scene - in short Pictured: the dining room at Finca de los Arandinos No other Spanish city feels quite so close to the business of wine in all its many facets from vineyard to cellar and the big glass poured for you at the pincho bar Hardware stores in Logroño sell corks and bottles sulphur bellows and miniature cannons for keeping the birds off your grapes The city is not only physically surrounded by vines but has always treated wine with the greatest possible respect In 1635 a by-law forbade the traffic of metal-wheeled carriages on the streets of the Old Town as it was feared that the vibration would disturb the wines resting below it is estimated that 5.6 million litres of wine could be stored at any one time in the vaulted underground cellars known as calados - some of which still exist and can be visited Wine is the city's great pastime and diversion A highly recommendable thing to do is to visit one of the various bodegas within the city limits which include such well-known Rioja names as Marques de Murrieta The most venerable of all Logroño's wineries lies just over the river via the iron bridge The bodega is a century-old collection of low stone buildings with a rustic look and has a proud winemaking heritage whose results are both visible and tastable Black-and-white photos on the walls show Ernest Hemingway enjoying a glass of Diamante *Pictured: a photo of Ernest Hemingway at Bodegas Franco-*Españolas LogroñoBut if Franco-Españolas affords an insight into Logroño's vinous past Campo Viejo gives a thrilling glimpse of its future This hyper-modern winery is sunk 30 metres underground so that only a flat-roofed single storey was visible as I approached by car through the vineyards on the outskirts of town it was designed by Ignacio Quemada on a scale befitting a company that makes more wine (and sells more of it in the UK) than almost any other in La Rioja The interiors of this vast underground bunker are some of the most impressive I have seen in 25 years of visiting wineries contains 70,000 oak barrels piled six high in a space of such grandeur atmosphere and sheer architectonic beauty that it brought me out in goosebumps of excitement Here we have what may be Logroño's finest single interior a cathedral of wine - and another good reason to make the acquaintance of this Spanish Capital of Gastronomy Hotel Marqués de Vallejo This small, pleasant place in the centre of town is a good alternative to the Calle Mayor. Room to book: Devota & Lomba, designed by the Spanish fashion duo of the same name. Hotel Marqués de Vallejo, Calle Marqués de Vallejo, Logroño, La Rioja*.** Doubles from €58 (00 34 941 248333; www.hotelmarquesdevallejo.com)* Finca de los Arandinos A new winery-hotel in an uncompromisingly modern style, with interiors by the enfant terrible of Spanish fashion, David Delfín. Finca de los Arandinos, Entrena, Spain. Doubles from €90 (00 34 941 446126; www.fincadelosarandinos.com) WHERE TO EAT Iruña A great little restaurant serving riojana dishes including pocha beans and rich stews Restaurante Asador Matute Grilled fish and meat Enascuas Feast on classics such as patatas a la riojana in a dining room with starched white linen and red walls Tondeluna Sustainability is key at this cool FOOD AND WINE SHOPS Viena The pastries are prize winning here and the chocolates exquisite. Viena, Calle Muro de la Mata 7 (00 34 941 201049; www.vienapasteleria.com) Casa Eduardo This fancy delicatessan has a great selection of cured meats.Casa Eduardo Calle del Capitan Gallarza 9 (00 34 941 211342) Vinos el Peso A lovely wine shop in the Old Town WHAT TO SEE Museo Würth This light-filled space hosts contemporary-art exhibitions. (www.museowurth.es) Bodegas Franco-Espanolas See 120 years of winemaking history at this grand old winery. (www.francoespanolas.com) Bodegas Campo Viejo A super-modern wine-tasting experience. (www.campoviejo.com) Pictured: the lobby of Finca de los Arandinos Published in Condé Nast Traveller January 2013. Ingesan, the leading subsidiary of OHLA’s Services line, continues to promote its activity linked to renewable energies with its participation in the contract for the installation of 4,400 self-consumption solar panels in the parking lots of the San Pedro Hospital in Logroño (Spain). This 2.3 MWp photovoltaic installation, with a surface area of more than 12,000 m2, is divided into 12 canopies and is intended to partially cover the hospital’s energy needs, updating the parking lot lighting with LED luminaires to protect vehicles from direct sunlight thanks to the canopy. The work is being carried out on metal structure gantries that allow the installation of nearly 4,500 solar panels. Ingesan, in the field of energy efficiency and acting as an energy services company, implements integral solutions such as auditing, solution definition, design and operation, in line with its commitment to the environment and sustainability. The subsidiary has extensive experience in energy service contracts in public buildings, hospitals and public lighting, among others. Text description provided by the architects. The railway station has been designed in accordance with the urban role assigned in the proposal for the international competition and the urban planning and landscape further developed. The station serves as a starting point of a new urban project, which re-establishes the connectivity between the North and South of the city and leads to a large public park where the roof is an integrated part giving its geometry and topography to the volume. What makes the project LIF 2002 unique is having faced from its beginnings with an intensity divided between infrastructure and urbanism ecology and economy; with a whole model of management that seeks quality and innovation in all moments of process and attends both quantitative and qualitative aspects In this sense it may be said that it is a pioneering experience both on landform buildings as well as ecological urbanism A Barça side who improved as the game went on overcame Logroño La Rioja by 38-29 at the Palau Blaugrana Carlos Ortega's team were helped by an excellent performance from goalkeeper Gonzalo Pérez de Vargas and an impressive performance after the break The game at the Palau started at a high tempo Barça keeper Pérez de Vargas was called upon on several occasions early on before the blaugranes forged ahead into a 7-3 lead with six minutes gone Logroño came back into the game to level things up at 14-14 but the home side came back to take a 22-19 lead at half time Barça took the initiative in the second half with Dika Mem scoring four goals in five minutes to open up a 27-21 lead for the home side with 35 minutes gone the blaugranes increased their advantage and with Pérez de Vargas continuing to stop everything coming his way A late goal from Logroño brought the final different to nine goals as Barça ran 38-29 winners in the Palau Blaugrana Recently graduated from George Mason School of Business Logrono’s memories as a student inspire him to serve as president of the Latino Alumni Chapter encouraging them to remain Patriots for life Though he’s the first in his family to be born in the United States he’s not the first to have graduated from college stateside “Education was very important to my grandfather,” says Logrono “He moved the family from Ecuador to the United States and began successful careers.” Logrono’s father came to the country in the 80s from Ecuador to pursue his American dream Daniel Logrono embraced his studies at Mason and got involved with the Hispanic Student Association (HSA) and the Aguilas Mentoring Program where he became vice president before graduating continuing the Mason legacy begun by his mother and aunt Daniel Logrono sees students from many backgrounds and cultures pursuing a common goal The biggest advantage of a multicultural environment that he sees is learning about diverse perspectives and ideas “I strongly encourage business students to keep an open mind and learn from others who may have a perspective different from their own,” he says “Come to as many Mason and School of Business events as possible and don’t be complacent in doing things a certain way just because that’s how you’ve always done it.” Through his continued involvement at Mason Logrono has enjoyed not only celebrating his own culture He hopes that non-Latino alumni feel welcome to participate with the Latino Alumni Chapter After transferring to Mason from Northern Virginia Community College he made connections with older students and alumni through extracurricular organizations “My biggest objective as president of the Latino Alumni Chapter is to increase our member base,” he says “I want to remind alumni of their positive experiences at Mason and give them a reason to reconnect.” Sorry, there arent any match using your search terms, please try again using other terms. The ninth edition of Concéntrico, the international festival of architecture and design in Logroño, was inaugurated on April 27th to once again promote dialogue between the city, heritage, and contemporary architecture. Until May 2nd, citizens will have the opportunity to rediscover their urban environment alongside the work of more than 60 professionals from 15 different nationalities who have proposed an extensive program with 21 interventions, meetings, and activities. Check out below the complete list of installations and invited teams. Fotografía: Josema Cutillas. Image Cortesía de Concéntrico 2023Interventions Bird Houses / Hollmén Reuter Sandman Architects / Iberoamerican Institute of Finland Fotografía: Josema Cutillas. Image Cortesía de Concéntrico 2023Projected Shadow / Camille Walala / Institut Français Fotografía: Josema Cutillas. Image Cortesía de Concéntrico 2023Double Wall / Design With Company / MAS Context + University of Illinois Chicago Fotografía: Josema Cutillas. Image Cortesía de Concéntrico 2023I Eat the World / Didier Fiúza Faustino / Embassy of Portugal Fotografía: Josema Cutillas. Image Cortesía de Concéntrico 2023Silk Pavilion / Paloma Cañizares Fotografía: Josema Cutillas. Image Cortesía de Concéntrico 2023Camp, La Leçon de Rome / Os Especialistas / Embassy of Portugal Fotografía: Josema Cutillas. Image Cortesía de Concéntrico 2023Tensegrity Späti / Barkow Leibinger / Goethe-Institut Fotografía: Josema Cutillas. Image Cortesía de Concéntrico 2023Central Court / Marc Morro Fotografía: Josema Cutillas. Image Cortesía de Concéntrico 2023Fresa / Oana Stănescu / Romanian Institute of Culture Fotografía: Josema Cutillas. Image Cortesía de Concéntrico 2023The Crazy Army Rebellion / Recetas Urbanas (Santiago Cirugeda + Alice Attout) / Daniel & Nina Carasso Foundation Fotografía: Josema Cutillas. Image Cortesía de Concéntrico 2023The Garden of Intersections / Studio Ossidiana / Italian Institute of Culture + Daniel & Nina Carasso Foundation Fotografía: Josema Cutillas. Image Cortesía de Concéntrico 2023Urban Fountain / Un parell d´arquitectes Fotografía: Josema Cutillas. Image Cortesía de Concéntrico 2023Car Factory Uylenspiegel / architecture uncomfortable workshop / Embassy of Hungary Fotografía: Josema Cutillas. Image Cortesía de Concéntrico 2023Siluroño / Pool is Cool + Dallas / Wallonie-Bruxelles Architectures Fotografía: Josema Cutillas. Image Cortesía de Concéntrico 2023Supergráfica / ESDIR (Escuela Superior de Diseño de La Rioja) Fotografía: Josema Cutillas. Image Cortesía de Concéntrico 2023Cantiere Aperto: a Collective Urban Practice / Frantoio sociale + Hypereden / Cities Ahead The Mobile Library of Local Female Knowledge / Catalystas Collective / Cities Ahead Logomaquias / Vanesa Peña + Carlos Herraiz / Cities Ahead Learn more about each of these installations and the complete agenda at Festival Concéntrico 2023 The 1996 Pritzker Prize awardee Rafael Moneo designed his first-ever watch for Cauny reminiscent of the clocks he drew for the towers of Logroño and the Atocha Station in Madrid The perfect square for the watch’s body captures the symmetry of the clocks and the tall and very thin Roman numerals evoke the ancient sundials and stand out on the dial Rafael Moneo also chose to link the bracelet inside his first Cauny watch to avoid disrupting the perfect square’s design His first Cauny watch evolved into a series prompting a collaboration with Museo del Prado sketches of Rafael Moneo’s Atocha station clock and the Cauny watch | images courtesy of Cauny A few months later, after the first watch model came out, the opportunity to collaborate with the Museo del Prado arose for Rafael Moneo and Cauny the Pritzker Prize architect drew a design influence from the museum onto his already-designed Cauny model The result comes through the appearance of Rosso Pompeyano as the hands of the watch the color used by Francisco de Goya in his painting ‘Familia de Carlos IV’ and the shade of red that brings the ancient marble statues to life inside the museum Rafael Moneo and Cauny bring out a tailored watch dedicated to Museo del Prado which is forged in stainless steel and topped with sapphire glass for the dial Italian Horween leather straps around the wrist of the wearer and silver is the primary color chosen for the casing.  Rafael Moneo wearing his Museo del Prado Cauny watch When Cauny asked Rafael Moneo to design a watch the architect recalled the clocks he drew for the Logroño City Hall and for the Atocha Station They allude to the meaning of the hours associated with the passing of the day with twelve as the summit of the day and night ‘And the hours in Roman numerals and on the axes of the square something that we so often see in sundials on the walls,’ says the architect While it was surprising for Rafael Moneo to have designed a watch, he considers it a warm welcome, knowing that both the clocks and the watch series came from the same hand. As of publishing the story, the Moneo Prado, a special numbered edition of the architect’s designs for the watchmaker, is priced at 195 EUR per piece the red hands are a shade a Rosso Pompeyano a color used by Goya in his Familia de Carlos IV and silver is the primary color chosen for the casing the original Atocha station clock was Rafael Moneo’s starting point for his first-ever Cauny watch architect: Rafael Moneo watchmaker: Cauny museum: Museo del Prado designboom has received this project from our DIY submissions feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here. The Barça handball team are Spanish Cup champions After beating Granollers in the semi final Carlos Ortega's team overcame Logroño La Rioja in the final to add another title to their list for 2023 The tournament replaces the Asobal Cup but with the same format and sees Barça go into the extended Christmas break due to the European Championships on a winning note The blaugranes will be back in action on the first weekend of February with a game against Bidasoa Irun at the Palau Logroño started the game in good form and after 10 minutes the side from La Rioja were 7-6 ahead of Barça side missing Wanne due to a stomach bug four goals from Aleix Gómez allowed Ortega's team to come back and take a 16-10 lead after 24 minutes before going off at half time 17-13 ahead In the second half Barça pressed home their advantage and they led 20-13 after 35 minutes Logroño rallied and at one point they were back at 28-25 the blaugranes held their nerve to maintain their three point lead until tehe end and take the Spanish Cup title to round off an excellent 2023 Rolando Uríos (4) -starting seven- Mohamed Aly (ps)