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CaixaForum is a cultural center managed by the "la Caixa" Foundation, located on the Paseo del Prado in Madrid. La CaixaForum is a museum, auditorium, and conference center in the heart of Madrid, Spain. Founded in 2008, the CaixaForum covers 10,000 square meters and comprises four upper floors, a covered plaza at ground level, and two basement levels. The entire above-ground structure rests on a tripod formed by the building's cores. The remaining footprint of the building appears to float above the covered plaza, from which a main entrance staircase leads into the building. The underside of the building and the plaza surface are textured with triangular reliefs. The roof's distinctive indentations echo the surrounding roofscape of the historic city center.
La CaixaForum offers a wide range of activities for the public, from music and visual arts to social programs, education, and the humanities. It is a place for discussion, debate, and the exchange of opinions on various topics relevant to contemporary society. In addition to approximately 2,500 m² of exhibition space, the CaixaForum Madrid features a 300-seat auditorium, a foyer, media rooms, and several multifunctional spaces for conferences and other activities. A large lobby, café, shop, bookstore, and restaurant complete the offerings. With its futuristic combination of metal, copper-colored stone, and a vertical garden planted on the building's facade by Patrick Blanc, featuring some 15,000 plants and 250 plant species, the CaixaForum has become Madrid's newest tourist attraction. The building is located on the site of the former Central Eléctrica del Mediodía power station, in the immediate vicinity of the Prado and Reina Sofia museums in the Triángulo del Arte area. Architects: Jacques Herzog, Pierre de Meuron, Harry Gugger; Basel. Address: P.º del Prado, 36, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain Quote: Wikipedia

The entrance staircase, constructed entirely of metal, is a worthwhile subject for photography, and the impressive stairwell with its rounded shapes, extending over several floors, offers many exciting perspectives. A wide-angle lens is essential. I used a Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM lens. You should also allow some extra time, as you should expect crowds. It's a museum and an event venue.

CaixaForum is easily accessible via several bus routes (see website)