Located on the Avenue of the Constitution, in the Canary Islands of Santa Cruz stands a marvelous building called the Auditorio de Tenerife. Architect, Santiago Calatrava Valls successfully created a modern wonder of beauty and grace to look out over the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the beautiful city of Santa Cruz on the other. The building was started in 1997 and completed in 2003. It has had dignitaries such as President Bill Clinton (USA) to visit and is honored as one of the greatest works of architecture in Spain. It has been honored on stamps and is a symbol of late-modern architecture of the late 20th century for the city of Santa Cruz.
Lights are used on the building in the evening for dramatic flair. White is often the color illuminating the architecture features, although colored lights are sometimes used for special occasions. The building is also sometimes without lights to draw awareness to Earth Hour. The dramatic lighting is a strong visual attraction at night for Santa Cruz.
The inside of the Auditorio de Tenerife is divided into three main spaces for cultural events. Entering into the Main Hall, a guest fins a 13,000 square foot area that can be opened to incorporate the view and feel of the ocean. This space is large enough for huge events and attractions and features wonderful views of the Atlantic Ocean for ambiance and drama. The open-air feel is a very unique feature of the architecture of the building.
There is also a lovely curved space called The Symphony Hall for concerts with excellent acoustics in an amphitheater style that enable a visitor to have an unprecedented experience of sound. The space is often used for the Tenerife Symphony Orchestra. Performances. One unique feature is that the stage has a 100% visibility from anywhere in the stalls to enjoy whatever event is taking place. The view from this area of the building shows the Two Towers of Santa Cruz, the tallest residential buildings in the whole of Spain.
The Chamber Hall is the smallest of the three interior spaces (approximately 1,600 square feet) and is used for smaller events. Located toward the point of the building, it also offers great acoustical properties and excellent seating opportunities for events.
Outdoor space is also a huge part of the Auditorio de Tenerife, with an Atlantic Terrace and a City Terrace. Both are open to the air and can serve up to 350 people with 4,000 square feet of space. Many events are enhanced by the outdoor space.
The auditorium is often used for cultural musical performances, conferences, product launches and filming. It is also a huge tourist attraction for Santa Cruz. It was officially opened by the Prince of Asturias Felipe de Borbon and received media coverage from all over the world. On January 28, 2011, a proposal to rename the building, “Auditorio de Tenerife Adan Martin” in memory of the President of the Canary Islands, Adan Martin Menis. He was a huge force in the project to build the structure but some residents were not in favor of the name change. While the name change has taken place, many residents still continue to call it Auditorio de Tenerife. The official website is http://www.auditoriodetenefife.com/inicio.php.
The inside of the Auditorio de Tenerife is divided into three main spaces for cultural events. Entering into the Main Hall, a guest fins a 13,000 square foot area that can be opened to incorporate the view and feel of the ocean. This space is large enough for huge events and attractions and features wonderful views of the Atlantic Ocean for ambiance and drama. The open-air feel is a very unique feature of the architecture of the building.
There is also a lovely curved space called The Symphony Hall for concerts with excellent acoustics in an amphitheater style that enable a visitor to have an unprecedented experience of sound. The space is often used for the Tenerife Symphony Orchestra. Performances. One unique feature is that the stage has a 100% visibility from anywhere in the stalls to enjoy whatever event is taking place. The view from this area of the building shows the Two Towers of Santa Cruz, the tallest residential buildings in the whole of Spain.
The Chamber Hall is the smallest of the three interior spaces (approximately 1,600 square feet) and is used for smaller events. Located toward the point of the building, it also offers great acoustical properties and excellent seating opportunities for events.
Outdoor space is also a huge part of the Auditorio de Tenerife, with an Atlantic Terrace and a City Terrace. Both are open to the air and can serve up to 350 people with 4,000 square feet of space. Many events are enhanced by the outdoor space.
The auditorium is often used for cultural musical performances, conferences, product launches and filming. It is also a huge tourist attraction for Santa Cruz. It was officially opened by the Prince of Asturias Felipe de Borbon and received media coverage from all over the world. On January 28, 2011, a proposal to rename the building, “Auditorio de Tenerife Adan Martin” in memory of the President of the Canary Islands, Adan Martin Menis. He was a huge force in the project to build the structure but some residents were not in favor of the name change. While the name change has taken place, many residents still continue to call it Auditorio de Tenerife. The official website is http://www.auditoriodetenefife.com/inicio.php.
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