It is one of the Spanish capital’s most long awaited projects, both for its central location – near the Prado and opposite the botanical gardens – and its characteristics – a new building covering 8000 square metres with an adjoining public piazza of 2500 square metres.
The main body of the building is to be raised, underneath will be a covered square, as if it were a kind of “artificial landscape”, which contains the entrance to the temporary exhibition space (2000 square metres) and auditorium (322 seats).
Work is due to begin this year to be concluded by the start of 2006

Wood: a key resource for south tyrol
In this northern Italian region, wood is a vital resource that brings together tradition, the economy and environmental protection. The short and sustainable supply chain is worth €1.3 billion and involves thousands of local companies.