Catalunya Media City is emerging as a hub for production, research, and training in the audiovisual, digital, and video-game sectors. This ambitious initiative is articulated in two principal operations: renovation of the historic Sant Adrià del Besós thermal power plant, in accordance with Garcés de Seta Bonet y Marvel’s ‘El la nave va’ scheme ; and construction of two large sets at the Parc Audiovisual de Catalunya in Terrassa, for which a competition will be held.
Garcés de Seta Bonet y Marvel’s work incorporates transversal cuts that make the premises more porous and permeable, letting users and neighbors cross the building and connecting the city to the sea. The roof is covered with 4,500 square meters of solar panels, in line with a commitment to sustainability and innovation.
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just the first seaside city north of Barcelona
will continue to be closed for the fourth consecutive year due to the contaminated residues
recent sea storms have arisen contaminated residues again
despite not having an actual starting date
could potentially start between the last weeks of July and early August
the accumulated expense has already surpassed €2 million
doubts regarding the contamination of the beach appeared
Different analyses between 2018 and 2021 showed that staying on the beach was safe
as the first 80 centimeters below ground were free of polluted residues
those reports were linked to not experiencing any other soil change in the future
But Filomena storm in 2021 and the works to dock a submarine fiber optic cable resurfaced the polluted elements. Since then, the beach has been inaccessible and closed to the public.
The city mayor, Filo Cañete, told residents that there is still no date set for the beach's reopening.
The plan was to allow beach-goers from 2023, but a new sea storm changed all the plans.
Once opened again, experts will need to study the soil regularly to avoid any health issues.
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Manifesta will engulf Barcelona’s metropolitan region with a variety of installations in different venues
The objective is to explore alternative models for decentralizing contemporary culture in Catalonia
the Tres Xemeneies of Sant Adrià de Besòs | image © designboom
Constructed in the 1970s as part of a thermal power plant complex
the towering Tres Xemeneies reach an impressive height of 200 meters (656 feet)
Despite local opposition due to aesthetic and environmental concerns
these structures remained in operation until the plant was closed in 2011
the company that owned the plant wanted to demolish it
but this idea was not welcomed by the local community
they fought to preserve the site to prevent the demolition
the Three Chimneys have been granted heritage protection by the municipality and continue to stand as enduring symbols of the area’s architecture and identity
Since 2011, the Chimneys have remained inaccessible to the public. However, with Manifesta (find more here)
this dormant landmark is set to be revitalized with a series of interventions planned both around and within it
Manifesta’s involvement promises to kickstart discussions surrounding the industrial landscape
and its intricate connection with the sea—a central theme of the 15th edition of the Nomadic Biennial
‘We’re not going to turn it into a museum
we’re not going to turn it into a real exhibition space
It is already a performance and an artwork in itself,’ shares Hedwig Fijen
‘What we are going to do is create islands with different functionalities
and there will be architectural and artistic interventions in the space itself.’
the Chimneys reach an impressive height of 200 meters | image © designboom
originated in the early 1990s as a response to the shifting social
and has since evolved into a nomadic biennial
Its mobile nature allows for a continuous examination of European culture amidst contemporary challenges
and socio-political fabric of Europe from a localized perspective
Manifesta has transitioned to a co-creation model
and contemporary culture with local identities and aspirations
This approach maintains Manifesta’s nomadic essence while fostering collaboration with artistic communities
and institutional partners to address societal issues relevant to the host city
‘Manifesta is different from other biennials because it stopped being a curator -artist exhibition model a long time ago
another different thing is that we are invited
But we’re also working together with city authorities.We call this engaged autonomy,’ explains Hedwig Fijen
‘We work together with city authorities to tackle a problem (…) It’s mostly about answering a question
but not always in the way the cities expect
what’s happening in your city is not functioning
We do this by changing the narrative or by using artistic language.’
the Chimneys were constructed in the 1970s as part of a thermal power plant complex | image © designboom
Manifesta embarks on a 12-week journey across 12 cities within the metropolitan region of Barcelona
At the heart of the 15th edition lies a question posed by Ada Colau
the former Mayor of Barcelona: How can the Nomadic Biennial contribute to fostering a cultural ecosystem in the suburban and decentralized areas
transcending geographical barriers such as rivers
This inquiry reflects the challenge of decentralizing cultural resources beyond the city center
which predominantly caters to tourists rather than local residents
they structures remain inaccessible since 2011 | image © designboom
the rear facade of the Three Chimneys | image © designboom
Manifesta will install interventions both around and inside the landmark | image © designboom
name: The Tres Xemeneies (Three Chimneys) of Sant Adrià de Besòs location: Sant Adrià de Besòs, Barcelona, Spain event: Manifesta | @manifestabiennial dates: September 8th to November 24th
AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function
but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style
The imposing Three Chimneys of Sant Adrià de Besòs
known for their majesty and iconic skyline
will soon open their doors to the public for the first time in history
which has witnessed the region’s urban evolution for decades
will become a space accessible to all thanks to the European biennial Manifesta 15
With a height of 200 meters and visible from several kilometers away
the Three Chimneys have always aroused the curiosity of the inhabitants and visitors of the area
those interested will have the opportunity to explore its interior and discover its unique history
Although they were initially built as part of a thermal power plant
They are a symbol of urban transformation and a reminder of the importance of preserving industrial heritage
participants will be able to explore the three floors of each chimney
The original stained glass windows offer panoramic views of the sea
creating a unique atmosphere that fuses the industrial with the natural
there are machine rooms that look like something out of a science fiction movie
with controls and equipment from bygone eras
Manifesta 15 aims to transform this space into a dynamic and diverse cultural center that will host contemporary art exhibitions
architectural interventions and educational activities
It is anticipated that at least five spaces within the Three Chimneys will be used for these activities
providing visitors with a unique and immersive experience
It also features a new tactile map for the visually impaired showing the three iconic towers
emphasizes the importance of choosing locations outside the city center for its events
thus seeking to boost the revitalization of areas in the process of transformation
The Three Chimneys are a perfect example of this vision
as they are strategically located between Barcelona
The future of this iconic site continues to be a matter of debate
While some proposals suggest the creation of a residential neighborhood with social housing
Whatever the final fate of the Three Chimneys
its legacy as a symbol of the region’s industrial history will live on in the collective memory of its inhabitants
The goal is to transform this space into a dynamic and diverse cultural center
celebrating its industrial past while looking to the future with hope and creativity
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Travel along the coast up north of Barcelona
and you'll notice three absolutely massive towers standing alone in vast stretches of empty fields
They’re the Tres Xemeneies (Three Chimneys)
complicated past that led to them being abandoned and almost torn down
These roughly 650-foot-tall chimneys were constructed in the 1970s as part of a thermal power station
the industrial structure was plagued by controversy
Locals objected to the station’s construction
disliking its appearance as much as the environmental implications
When workers building the station in 1973 went on strike in a bid for better working conditions
the company managing the site would go to court over accusations of black rain and pollution
and the company that owned it wanted to tear it down and get rid of the structure that had caused so many issues
the chimneys aren’t the most aesthetically pleasing fixtures
but they are the most dominating part of the skyline for miles around
A local coalition even formed in a bid to save the towers as a monument to the workers who built it
the company gave the property to the local government in 2015 after years of lawsuits and tension
these chimneys are a monument to the people who built them; a symbol of something unwanted but summarily accepted and treasured for its complicated past
The local council hopes to one day use the site for homes and retail
the chimneys exist only to marvel at from a distance
possibly electrified fence wraps around it
Looking up at these imposing feats of engineering
it’s no wonder why locals refer to them as “la Sagrada Familia de los obreros,” or “the Sagrada Familia of the workmen."
The towers are owned by the local authorities who have plans for a possible museum as of 2016
The easiest route is the R Train to the "Sant Adrià de Besòs" station
The abandoned tower is the last remnant of Lusaka's first major power plant
abandoned building rotting on the Brooklyn waterfront
Pop culture has helped to keep this iconic British building from being destroyed
A handful of beehive kilns are all that’s left of a historic brick-making empire
and endangered grasshoppers all call this south Berlin park home
An abandoned company town and cement factory outside of Bogotá
seen as a rival to electricity and the last of its kind to shut down
the world's tallest solar tower looks like a sight straight out of science fiction
IM Ernesto J Fernandez Guillen (CUB) scored 7.5/9 to win 4th Sant Adria International Open 2022
He finished a half point ahead of the field
Anustoop Biswas scored 7/9 to finish second
He finished a full point ahead of the rest
FM Mike Ivanov (CAN) not going for a threefold repetition against the eventual runner-up
The total prize fund of the tournament was €3030
He gained 42.4 rating points at 23rd Barcelona Open
It will be interesting to see his rating on 1st September 2022
Generally passive defence is not a good idea
32.Nc1 Rb8 33.Rf1 Kf8 34.Rd1 e3 35.Kd3 Bf3 36.Re1 Bxg4 now Black is completely winning
32.Nd2 Bxa2 33.c4 a3 34.Ra1 e3 35.Rxa2 exd2 36.Kxd3 is an alternative better continuation to keep things balanced
Anustoop went on to defeat IM Lluis Maria Perpinya Rofes (ESP
A total of 36 players including a GM and 4 IMs took part in the Open A (>=1950) and 48 in Open B tournament from 7 countries across the world
The tournaments were organized by Miquel Tarrago Domingo from 11th to 18th August 2022 at Pavello Esportiu Marina de Sant Adria
The time control was 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment
Details
Official site
Tournament Regulations
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First published: January 10, 2025 04:37 PM
A shooting in La Mina neighborhood of Sant Adrià de Besòs, located on the outskirts of Barcelona, has reignited calls for tougher firearm regulations.
The incident unfolded on Tuesday evening, when some people fired over 100 shots were several arms on the streets of the neighborhood.
Despite the scale of the attack, no serious injuries were reported. However, a woman suffered a bruise after a stray bullet ricocheted and entered her home through a window.
While no arrests have been made, several reports suggest that the shooting stemmed from a dispute between clans involved in drug trafficking.
It is believed the attack was intended as a show of force linked to ongoing tensions between the clans.
The La Mina neighborhood, situated on the border between Barcelona and Sant Adrià de Besòs, has long been associated with social challenges, including marginalization and poverty.
The town's mayor Filo Cañete said that the perpetrators are believed to be young people, some even minors, with "easy access" to firearms. She called for "firm action" to address the situation.
On Thursday, president Salvador Illa visited the area alongside interior minister Núria Parlón and the director general of the Catalan police, Mossos d’Esquadra, Josep Lluís Trapero.
The government announced a significant police deployment in the area, with increased patrols across all shifts to ensure 24-hour security in the neighborhood.
By Friday morning, the neighborhood saw an increased police presence, although authorities noted that La Mina has always received special police attention.
The incident has renewed calls for tougher penalties for illegal gun possession and to address the easy availability of such weapons.
Shortly after the shooting, the conservative People's Party called the event "extremely serious" and urged the government to address what it called the "alarming use of firearms" in Catalonia to prevent similar incidents.
Interior Minister Núria Parlón addressed the issue on Friday, expressing her support for stricter punishments for illegal firearm possession.
"As a country, we face the challenge of improving and toughening penalties for possessing firearms illegally," she said.
Catalan police have reported a growing number of firearms seized during operations against organized crime. Many of these weapons are long guns, such as war rifles, automatic firearms, and submachine guns.
In fact, 64% of firearms confiscated by police in Catalonia are long guns, according to government data. The same report revealed that in 2023, nearly 1,200 firearms were seized across the region.
In the duel over which investment group would lead Hertz out of bankruptcy in June, Centerbridge Partners appears to have won
the deal is subject to a bankruptcy court hearing April 16 in Delaware
so the possibility of further maneuvering isn't foreclosed
Hertz announced Saturday that it selected a renegotiated proposal from Centerbridge
Warburg Pincus and Dundon Capital Partners over a competing offer from Certares and Knighthead to fund the car rental firm's bankruptcy exit
In selecting the Centerbridge plan, after initially endorsing the Certares proposal in early March
Hertz noted that the Centerbridge reorganization scheme has the backing of the holders of more than 85 percent of its unsecured notes
"The level of creditor support for the Sponsorship Group's proposal gave it the clear advantage," Hertz stated
Hertz also cited the Centerbridge-Warburg Pincus and Dundon Capital Partners Group's "unique operational expertise as strategic partners to the company," including in the "automotive
and travel sectors with companies such as Santander Consumer USA
has wide travel industry experience with enterrprises such as American Express Global Business Travel and Internova Travel Group
but its track record doesn't appear to be as deep in the car rental and fleet management field as that of the Centerbridge group
Both the Centerbridge and Certares plans would wipe out $5 billion in Hertz's corporate debt
and erase the corporate debt on Hertz's European business
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Europa has again requested the closure of the Fòrum beach in Sant Adrià del Besòs
This demand has been repeatedly raised by the European Environment Agency (EEA) since 2019
the EEA has added three more areas in Catalonia that should also be closed for the same reason
These areas are: part of the lake of Banyoles in Girona
the beach of Rec del Molí in L’Escala and the Torrassa reservoir in Guingueta d’Àneu in Lleida
These conclusions are derived from a recently published agency report
which assesses water quality in bathing areas using data from the year 2022
The Rec del Molí beach has been blacklisted again after having been removed from the list in 2021
Although this beach had been among the bathing areas that the EEA recommended closing due to poor water quality since 2016
it managed to improve its classification in 2021
It is the first time that the European agency considers that the quality of the water from the lake of Banyoles to the Torrassa reservoir is so poor as to prohibit bathing in these areas
most of the bathing areas analyzed in Catalonia have a water quality rated as excellent
there are some that receive a sufficient rating
such as the Nova Icària beach in Barcelona and the Ponent beach in Vilassar de Mar
The EEA has evaluated the water quality in a total of 2,268 bathing areas in Spain
as 88.2% of the areas analyzed have excellent water quality
1.7% are sufficient and 1.6% are deficient
Most of the bathing areas with poor water quality in Spain correspond to lakes and rivers
Europe’s request to close the Fòrum beach in Sant Adrià del Besòs due to poor water quality is not new
This highlights the need to take measures to address and improve water quality in these bathing areas
thus ensuring the safety and well-being of bathers
The restrictions on bathing on the beaches of Barcelona are due to poor water quality
which represents a high risk to the health and well-being of bathers
The presence of contaminants and lack of adequate treatment are factors that negatively affect water quality
Aldi will open its first supermarket in Sant Adrià de Besòs
It is located at Avenida del Ferrocarril 1
It has a sales room of more than 900 square meters and a staff of 17 employees
the supermarket chain already has two other stores
The new supermarket is a very good shopping option
as it offers around 2,000 products to the public
86% are private label and 80% are of domestic origin
In addition to this new store in Sant Adrià de Besòs
the brand’s expansion plan includes six other supermarkets
2022 Aldi will also open its first store in Aranjuez (Madrid) and expand its presence in Granada
It will also open new stores on September 14 in Granadilla de Abona (Santa Cruz de Tenerife)
On September 28 in Almuñécar (Granada) and in Dénia (Alicante)
Aldi will also grow in the Valencian Community
where it will also open a new store in the Alicante town of Dénia
It will also continue to strengthen its presence in Tenerife with another store in Granadilla de Abona
All this is part of the expansion plan throughout Spain
the supermarket chain will also incorporate a team of about 90 people
although it already has more than 6,000 workers throughout the country
Aldi completes a total of 380 supermarkets open throughout Spain
The supermarket chain is looking to expand in the Canary Islands
where it has been present since last July and has grown to six supermarkets in operation
The store was born in a small town of Essen
Germany in 1945 by the idea of brothers Theo and Karl Albrecht
From his surname Albrecht and the word Discount
During the first years of existence and in the midst of post-war Germany after World War II
the Albrecht family sought to help their neighbors meet their basic needs at prices in line with the economic situation of the country at the time
this purpose was consolidated and complemented with a close customer service
attentive to listen to the customer’s needs
The brand is currently comprised of the ALDI Nord and ALDI Süd business groups