The facade's 1,319 panels act as a massive LED screen visible from the city's historic center across the river.
The building was designed to resemble a modern interpretation of the traditional 'medina' structure with interconnected courtyards.
Architects Nieto Sobejano won an international competition to build the center, specifically choosing the site to face the Mosque-Cathedral.
The interior layout is modular, allowing for walls to be moved and adjusted based on the requirements of changing exhibitions.
The roof design utilizes a 'sawtooth' structure to maximize indirect northern light, reducing the need for artificial lighting during the day.
The Centro de Creación Contemporánea de Andalucía (C3A) is a purpose-built multidisciplinary art facility located in Córdoba’s Miraflores district. Designed by architects Nieto Sobejano, the building features a perforated facade of 1,319 metallic panels that serve as a giant light-projection screen at night. The museum focuses on the production and exhibition of contemporary art, including media arts, sound, and visual experiments. It includes artist residency studios, exhibition galleries, and a specialized documentation center. The architecture is defined by a series of north-facing sawtooth roofs that allow consistent, diffuse natural lighting throughout the interior spaces. It operates as a bridge between the historical legacy of Córdoba and experimental modern artistic practices. The facility functions as both a laboratory for creators and a public space for cultural engagement.
From the pedestrian bridge (Puente de Miraflores) looking toward the C3A building at night for a clear view of the illuminated facade.
Visit at dusk to witness the external facade's digital art displays.
Check the website's agenda before arriving to see if the center is hosting live artist workshops or open studio sessions.
Walk the entire length of the building to observe how the light interacts with the perforated metallic skin.
Do not expect a traditional collection of paintings, as the center focuses on shifting, temporary, and multimedia installations.
Closed on Mondays.
