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The remodeling of the Plaza de Olavide and its surroundings has been awarded the 2025 City Award from Open House Madrid in the Urban Design category, as reported by the City Council of Madrid in a statement.
The jury has particularly appreciated the «innovative nature of this intervention that has transformed an emblematic enclave in the Chamberí district» through the improvement of environmental quality, accessibility, and urban landscape.
Upon completion, the project has created a meeting place for the neighbors, as conveyed by the City Council, «integrating different generations and promoting a new way of understanding, using, and enjoying public space.»
This is the new Plaza de Olavide in Madrid
Open House Madrid is part of the international architecture festival Open House, whose main objective is to promote and highlight architecture and urban design worldwide.
Through initiatives like the City Awards, the festival recognizes each year the work of architects, designers, and institutions that contribute to improving the quality of life in cities through innovative and sustainable urban proposals.
