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Sheraton Abandoibarra Hotel
Bilbao, Spain

A stone block transformed into a perforated “Sculpture.”

Photo: José Latova

The Sheraton Abandoibarra Hotel is part of the Ria 2000 master plan designed for the City of Bilbao by Cesar Pelli.
Located in the Abandoibarra area, next to the Guggenheim, it is the last property on Victoria Maria Boulevard before approaching the river.

The hotel was designed as a compact volume in harmony with the context that surrounds it. Treated like a stone block, transformed into a perforated “Sculpture,” the design was inspired by the work of artist Eduardo Chillida, and the solid foundation and culture of the Vasque Country.

Photo: José Latova

On the exterior the perforations relate to the views, the mountains towards the north, the river and the old City towards the west, and the park towards the south.
The first levels open towards the park and the upper levels towards the mountains. A tower in the corner has the appearance of a lighthouse.
In the 8-story high vaulted central atrium the perforations play a constantly changing light and shadow game.

Photo: José Latova

The rooms and suites, located along the perimeter, have a 9 square lattice window to assure privacy and, at the same time, relate to the total volume.

Photo: José Latova

The Bar and Restaurant, named Chillida in his honor, are located on the ground floor, the pool and health club on the 6th floor, taking advantage of the views.

Sketch courtesy Legorreta + Legorreta

Drawing courtesy Legorreta + Legorreta
Site Plan

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Floor Plan

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Section

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Elevation

Total area: 193,000 square feet
Completed: 2004

Client:
Starwood Hotels & Resorts - Sheraton Hotels
Cosmit, S.A. Ybarra Y Cia.

Architects: Legorreta + Legorreta
Project team:
Ricardo Legorreta
Victor Legorreta
Noe Castro
Miguel Almaraz
Adriana Ciklik
Carlos Vargas

Associate Architect: TDM Arquitectos
Executive Architect: Aurtenechea & Pérez-Iriondo Arquitectos
Interior Design: Legorreta + Legorreta

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		Legorreta + Legorreta Sheraton Abandoibarra Hotel Bilbao, Spain A stone block transformed into a perforated “Sculpture.” Photo: José Latova The Sheraton Abandoibarra Hotel is part of the Ria 2000 master plan designed for the City of Bilbao by Cesar Pelli. Located in the Abandoibarra area, next to the Guggenheim, it is the last property on Victoria Maria Boulevard before approaching the river. The hotel was designed as a compact volume in harmony with the context that surrounds it. Treated like a stone block, transformed into a perforated “Sculpture,” the design was inspired by the work of artist Eduardo Chillida, and the solid foundation and culture of the Vasque Country. Photo: José Latova On the exterior the perforations relate to the views, the mountains towards the north, the river and the old City towards the west, and the park towards the south. The first levels open towards the park and the upper levels towards the mountains. A tower in the corner has the appearance of a lighthouse. In the 8-story high vaulted central atrium the perforations play a constantly changing light and shadow game. Photo: José Latova Photo: José Latova Photo: José Latova The rooms and suites, located along the perimeter, have a 9 square lattice window to assure privacy and, at the same time, relate to the total volume. Photo: José Latova Photo: José Latova The Bar and Restaurant, named Chillida in his honor, are located on the ground floor, the pool and health club on the 6th floor, taking advantage of the views. Sketch courtesy Legorreta + Legorreta Drawing courtesy Legorreta + Legorreta Site Plan Drawing courtesy Legorreta + Legorreta Floor Plan Drawing courtesy Legorreta + Legorreta Section Drawing courtesy Legorreta + Legorreta Elevation Total area: 193,000 square feet Completed: 2004 Client: Starwood Hotels & Resorts - Sheraton Hotels Cosmit, S.A. Ybarra Y Cia. Architects: Legorreta + Legorreta Project team: Ricardo Legorreta Victor Legorreta Noe Castro Miguel Almaraz Adriana Ciklik Carlos Vargas Associate Architect: TDM Arquitectos Executive Architect: Aurtenechea & Pérez-Iriondo Arquitectos Interior Design: Legorreta + Legorreta Legorreta + Legorreta arcspace features April 17, 2006