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A cultural hub in Madrid adapts to its creative users. Here's how

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Un Cuarto en Llamas – which translates from Spanish to A Room on Fire – is a multipurpose cultural space located at Conde Duque in Madrid. - José Hevia
The 400-sq-m space formerly housed military barracks and now supports Masquepalabras Collective’s initiative to facilitate cultural creation activities for youth like concerts, theatre, dance, poetry readings, and more. - José Hevia
The open space vaguely resembles a basilica with high ceilings and three bays between granite columns which are surrounded by brick walls. - José Hevia

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Architects
Lys Villalba, Lluis Alexandre Casanovas Blanco
Textile Production
Candelas
Floor Area
400 sq-m

With interchangeable textiles draped throughout its former military space, the Masquepalabras Collective in Madrid enables the flexibility to support diverse spatial programming.

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