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Experiment with the Past

In open dialogue with history, the architectural project by Flores & Prats has restored the old building of the Pau i Justicia cooperative, adapting it for new theatrical uses. This cultural space designed by Flores & Prats opened in Barcelona and characterized by extraordinary vivacity and a surprising relationship with history which tends to redefine the theme of architectural restoration.

The new Sala Beckett, opened in November 2016 in Poblenou is dedicated to theatre, experimentation and training. This place for meeting and creativity found a space in the headquarters of the old Peace and Justice cooperative (Pau i Justicia). The design by architects Ricardo Flores and Eva Prats reflects the dense memories profoundly rooted in the culture of the historical industrial district, which had already undergone significant changes for the 1992 Olympics and has now become vibrant due to the presence of numerous artists and creative talents.

Having grown for 25 years through the commitment of the director José Sanchis Sinisterra, Sala Beckett has been a central place in the culture of Barcelona for some time. The institution will be run in its new location by Toni Casares, together with whom the architects Flores & Prats, winners of the competition announced in 2011, have worked for a long time to create a space capable of interpreting its important role and relaunching it into the life of Poblenou.

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