{"id":12599,"date":"2026-06-30T16:18:57","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T15:18:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/?p=12599"},"modified":"2026-06-30T16:18:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T15:18:57","slug":"world-capital-architecture-2026-program-part-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/de\/blog\/world-capital-architecture-2026-program-part-ii\/","title":{"rendered":"Barcelona World Capital of Architecture 2026: Join Us for the Second Half of Our Program of Tours and Debates"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><h2>From a Landmark Public Library to Industrial Heritage Sites and FAD Award-Recognised Works<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_12619\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12619\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mujeres-mayores-sants-\u00a9-vicente-zambrano-gonzalez.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mujeres-mayores-sants-\u00a9-vicente-zambrano-gonzalez-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mujeres-mayores-sants-\u00a9-vicente-zambrano-gonzalez-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mujeres-mayores-sants-\u00a9-vicente-zambrano-gonzalez-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mujeres-mayores-sants-\u00a9-vicente-zambrano-gonzalez-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mujeres-mayores-sants-\u00a9-vicente-zambrano-gonzalez-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mujeres-mayores-sants-\u00a9-vicente-zambrano-gonzalez-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mujeres-mayores-sants-\u00a9-vicente-zambrano-gonzalez-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mujeres-mayores-sants-\u00a9-vicente-zambrano-gonzalez.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12619\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Elderly women sitting on a bench in the Sants neighbourhood, \u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelona.cat\/imatges\/es\/26\/espai-public\/7355\/mujeres-mayores-sentadas-en-un-banco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vicente Zambrano Gonz\u00e1lez \u2013 Ajuntament de Barcelona<\/a>, licensed under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-nd\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CC BY-NC-ND 4.0<\/a>, modified<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As Barcelona continues its journey as World Capital of Architecture 2026, the second half of the year offers new opportunities to explore the city through the lenses of architecture, urban transformation, and collective memory. Following the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/blog\/world-capital-architecture-program-i\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">activities presented in the first installment of our program<\/a>, we are pleased to share our tours and debates scheduled between July and November.<\/p>\n<p>This second chapter focuses on three themes that reflect some of the most pressing questions in contemporary architecture and urban culture: the role of public facilities in fostering social cohesion, the architectural legacy recognized by the FAD Awards, and the relationship between industrial heritage and sustainability. Through guided visits and public conversations, participants will discover exemplary buildings, evolving neighborhoods, and inspiring initiatives that reveal how architecture continues to shape everyday life.<\/p>\n<p>As one of the collaborating organizations of Barcelona World Capital of Architecture 2026, Guiding Architects Barcelona remains committed to making architectural culture accessible to all through free activities that encourage observation, discussion, and shared learning.<\/p>\n<p>We invite you to join us for this new series of tours and debates and continue exploring the city from fresh perspectives.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12615\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12615\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/libreria-gabriel-garcia-marquez-\u00a9-ga-barcelona.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/libreria-gabriel-garcia-marquez-\u00a9-ga-barcelona-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/libreria-gabriel-garcia-marquez-\u00a9-ga-barcelona-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/libreria-gabriel-garcia-marquez-\u00a9-ga-barcelona-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/libreria-gabriel-garcia-marquez-\u00a9-ga-barcelona-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/libreria-gabriel-garcia-marquez-\u00a9-ga-barcelona-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/libreria-gabriel-garcia-marquez-\u00a9-ga-barcelona-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/libreria-gabriel-garcia-marquez-\u00a9-ga-barcelona-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/libreria-gabriel-garcia-marquez-\u00a9-ga-barcelona.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12615\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gabriel Garc\u00eda M\u00e1rquez Library, \u00a9 GA Barcelona<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Singular Libraries: Spaces for Social Cohesion<br \/>\nSeries of guided tours<br \/>\nJuly<\/h2>\n<p><strong>TOUR<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Gabriel Garc\u00eda M\u00e1rquez Library<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A guided visit to the Gabriel Garc\u00eda M\u00e1rquez Library (SUMA Arquitectura, 2022), an award-winning example of contemporary library design in Barcelona. Far from its traditional role as a repository of books, the building is conceived as a flexible civic space that fosters access to culture, knowledge, and community life.<\/p>\n<p>The tour highlights its architectural qualities, sustainable construction systems, and its strong connection to the neighbourhood, positioning the library as a reference for how these facilities can act as active agents of urban cohesion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday, July 4, 3:00 \u2013 4:30 pm<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Saturday, July 11, 3:00 \u2013 4:30 pm<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Friday, July 17, 10:00 am \u2013 11:30 am<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Saturday, July 18, 3:00 \u2013 4:30 pm<\/strong><br \/>\nFree activity. Prior registration required.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelona.cat\/capitalmundialarquitectura\/en\/programme\/gabriel-garcia-marquez-library-guided-tour-part-singular-libraries-spaces-social-cohesion\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Sign up<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12623\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12623\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sala-beckett-\u00a9-adria-goula.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sala-beckett-\u00a9-adria-goula-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sala-beckett-\u00a9-adria-goula-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sala-beckett-\u00a9-adria-goula-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sala-beckett-\u00a9-adria-goula-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sala-beckett-\u00a9-adria-goula-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sala-beckett-\u00a9-adria-goula-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sala-beckett-\u00a9-adria-goula-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sala-beckett-\u00a9-adria-goula.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12623\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sala Beckett, \u00a9 Adri\u00e0 Goula<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Revisiting the FAD Awards<br \/>\nSeries of guided tours organized in collaboration with Arquin-FAD<br \/>\nSeptember (part two)<\/h2>\n<p><strong>TOUR<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Revisiting the FAD Awards: Poblenou<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An urban route through the Poblenou district exploring a selection of buildings recognised in the FAD Architecture and Interior Design Awards over its 67 editions. The visit includes key projects such as Can Framis by Jordi Badia and Jordi Framis Ferrer, the Sala Beckett by Eva Prats and Ricardo Flores, and the Mediapro Building by Carlos Ferrater, Patrick Genard and Xavier Mart\u00ed.<\/p>\n<p>The tour reflects on the evolution of Barcelona\u2019s contemporary architecture through awarded, shortlisted and selected works, placing each project within its historical context and highlighting the role of the FAD Awards as one of the most important architectural recognitions in the Iberian Peninsula.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday, September 5, 10:00 am \u2013 12:30 pm<br \/>\nSaturday, September 12, 10:00 am \u2013 12:30 pm<br \/>\nSaturday, September 19, 10:00 am \u2013 12:30 pm<\/strong><br \/>\nFree activity. Prior registration is required.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelona.cat\/capitalmundialarquitectura\/en\/programme\/revisiting-fad-awards-urban-itinerary-through-poblenou\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Sign up<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><div id=\"attachment_12603\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12603\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12603\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cartel-debate-patrimonio-industrial-sostenibilidad-ga-barcelona.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cartel-debate-patrimonio-industrial-sostenibilidad-ga-barcelona-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cartel-debate-patrimonio-industrial-sostenibilidad-ga-barcelona-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cartel-debate-patrimonio-industrial-sostenibilidad-ga-barcelona-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cartel-debate-patrimonio-industrial-sostenibilidad-ga-barcelona-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cartel-debate-patrimonio-industrial-sostenibilidad-ga-barcelona-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cartel-debate-patrimonio-industrial-sostenibilidad-ga-barcelona-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cartel-debate-patrimonio-industrial-sostenibilidad-ga-barcelona-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cartel-debate-patrimonio-industrial-sostenibilidad-ga-barcelona.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12603\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Can Batll\u00f3, \u00a9 GA Barcelona<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Industrial Heritage and Sustainability<br \/>\nSeries of activities<br \/>\nOctober to November<\/h2>\n<p><strong>DEBATE<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Industrial Heritage and Sustainability: A Complementary and Conflictive Relationship<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This debate explores the complex relationship between industrial heritage and sustainability, highlighting both its opportunities and tensions. While the reuse of industrial buildings helps reduce environmental impact and preserves cultural value, it also raises challenges when adapting these structures to contemporary standards of energy efficiency and carbon reduction.<\/p>\n<p>The session will reflect on how innovative architectural and urban strategies can reconcile heritage conservation with sustainable design, turning industrial sites into key resources for a more circular and environmentally conscious city.<\/p>\n<p>Speakers: to be confirmed<br \/>\nModerators: Patricia Tamayo and Lorenzo Karasz (GA Barcelona)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday, October 22, 6:30 \u2013 8:00 pm | Biblioteca Montserrat Abell\u00f3<\/strong><br \/>\nFree activity. Prior registration is required.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelona.cat\/capitalmundialarquitectura\/en\/programme\/industrial-heritage-and-sustainability-complementary-and-conflictive-relationship-debate\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Sign up<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12611\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12611\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12611\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/la-comunal-\u00a9-ga-barcelona.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/la-comunal-\u00a9-ga-barcelona-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/la-comunal-\u00a9-ga-barcelona-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/la-comunal-\u00a9-ga-barcelona-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/la-comunal-\u00a9-ga-barcelona-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/la-comunal-\u00a9-ga-barcelona-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/la-comunal-\u00a9-ga-barcelona-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/la-comunal-\u00a9-ga-barcelona-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/la-comunal-\u00a9-ga-barcelona.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12611\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Comunal, \u00a9 GA Barcelona<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>TOUR<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Industrial Heritage and Sustainability: Can Batll\u00f3 + La Comunal + Lleialtat Santsenca<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This guided tour explores three key examples of industrial heritage rehabilitation in Barcelona: Can Batll\u00f3, La Comunal and Lleialtat Santsenca. The route focuses on how former industrial and cooperative spaces are being adapted for new community uses, guided by principles of social, cultural and environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>The visit highlights contrasting approaches to reuse and transformation, from large-scale community-led regeneration to cooperative cultural projects and energy-efficient rehabilitation, showing how industrial heritage can be reactivated within the contemporary city.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, October 2, 4:00 \u2013 6:30 pm<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Friday, October 9, 4:00 \u2013 6:30 pm<\/strong><br \/>\nFree activity. Prior registration is required.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-4 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelona.cat\/capitalmundialarquitectura\/en\/programme\/can-batllo-la-comunal-lleialtat-santsenca-guided-tour-part-industrial-heritage-and\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Sign up<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12607\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12607\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12607\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/fabra-i-coats-\u00a9-lluis-casals.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/fabra-i-coats-\u00a9-lluis-casals-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/fabra-i-coats-\u00a9-lluis-casals-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/fabra-i-coats-\u00a9-lluis-casals-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/fabra-i-coats-\u00a9-lluis-casals-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/fabra-i-coats-\u00a9-lluis-casals-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/fabra-i-coats-\u00a9-lluis-casals-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/fabra-i-coats-\u00a9-lluis-casals-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gabarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/fabra-i-coats-\u00a9-lluis-casals.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12607\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fabra i Coats, \u00a9 Llu\u00eds Casals<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>TOUR<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Industrial Heritage and Sustainability: Fabra i Coats \u2013 F\u00e0briques de Creaci\u00f3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This guided tour explores Fabra i Coats, a 19th-century former textile factory transformed into a contemporary cultural and community space in Barcelona. The visit focuses on the architectural adaptation of the complex and on how the reuse of industrial heritage can support sustainability and cultural innovation.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the F\u00e0briques de Creaci\u00f3 network, Fabra i Coats has become a reference for creative production and community engagement, demonstrating how industrial buildings can be preserved and reactivated while maintaining their historical identity and contributing to the evolving needs of the city.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, November 13, 4:00 \u2013 6:30 pm<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Friday, November 20, 4:00 \u2013 6:30 pm<\/strong><br \/>\nFree activity. Prior registration is required.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-5 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelona.cat\/capitalmundialarquitectura\/en\/programme\/fabra-i-coats-fabriques-de-creacio-guided-tour-part-industrial-heritage-and\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Sign up<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>Barcelona, World Capital of Architecture 2026, is supported by Barcelona City Council, the Government of Catalonia, and Spain\u2019s Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelona.cat\/capitalmundialarquitectura\/en\/programme\" target=\"_blank\">full program<\/a> is available on the City Council\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<p>We look forward to welcoming you.<\/p>\n<p>Text: Stefanie Herr<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From a Landmark Public Library to Industrial Heritage Sites and FAD Award-Recognised Works.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":12619,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12599","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Barcelona World Capital of Architecture 2026: Join Us for the Second 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