Paredes Pedrosa Arquitectos — Public Architecture and Cultural Bridges

The podcast features Ángela García de Paredes of Paredes Pedrosa, discussing the firm's extensive experience designing public buildings and the lessons learned about creating spaces for everyone. Ángela emphasizes the importance of public competitions in Spain and the challenges of bureaucracy and political affairs that can slow down public architecture projects, citing the 18-year timeline of the Córdoba library. She also shares insights into integrating historical elements with modern design, as seen in the Ceuta library, which incorporates the remains of a 14th-century Muslim city. Ángela highlights the unifying role of architecture, particularly in Ceuta, where the library fosters connections between cultures and communities, transforming the city's image.