Seville. Contemporary Architecture II: Cartuja

The Universal Exposition of 1992 served as a major catalyst for Seville’s growth, positioning the city as an international reference point and opening it to the world. After the Expo, the site was transformed into the Techno Park Cartuja ’93, which continues to function as an experimental laboratory for contemporary architecture. Many of the original pavilions that remained after the event still stand as significant architectural works, such as the Pavilion of Navigation by Vázquez Consuegra, the Mexican Pavilion by Pedro Ramírez, the French Pavilion by Jodry and Viguier, and the Finnish Pavilion by Sanaksenaho, now home to the Fidas Architecture Foundation.

The Monastery of Cartuja is another unique and historically rich enclave within this area. Originally transformed into the Pickman Ceramic Factory in the 19th century and later used as the Royal Pavilion during the 1992 Expo, it now hosts key institutions such as the Andalusian Contemporary Art Museum, the International University of Andalusia, and the Andalusian Heritage Center, featuring interventions by renowned architects like J.R. Sierra and Vázquez Consuegra. On the southern edge of the island, directly facing the picturesque Triana neighborhood, stand some of Seville’s most iconic contemporary landmarks: Torre Sevilla by César Pelli, the Caixaforum by Vázquez Consuegra, and the expansive Magallanes Park. This guided visit invites you to explore Seville’s vibrant contemporary architecture, making it an ideal experience for architecture lovers, experts, professionals, groups, and student trips.