Santa Caterina Market roof in Barcelona

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The Santa Caterina Market roof in Barcelona is a striking, undulating canopy of colorful ceramic tiles designed by architect Enric Miralles that has become a contemporary architectural landmark in the city.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf architectural structure
contemporary architecture
market roof
architect Benedetta Tagliabue NERFINISHED
Enric Miralles NERFINISHED
associatedWith urban regeneration of Ciutat Vella
cityLandmark Barcelona NERFINISHED
client Barcelona City Council NERFINISHED
colorScheme multicolored
constructionType canopy roof
country Spain
covers Santa Caterina Market stalls
designedBy Benedetta Tagliabue NERFINISHED
Enric Miralles NERFINISHED
designFirm EMBT Arquitectes NERFINISHED
feature colorful mosaic pattern
large-span canopy
organic geometry
undulating form
function market shelter
roof canopy
hasSurfaceTreatment glazed ceramic tiles
heritageContext built over historic market site
inaugurationYear 2005
inspiredBy colors of market produce
locatedIn Barcelona
Catalonia
Spain
location Santa Caterina Market NERFINISHED
material ceramic tiles
steel structure
timber structure
neighborhood Ciutat Vella NERFINISHED
Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera NERFINISHED
notableFor colorful ceramic tile surface
integration with historic market fabric
wave-like silhouette
partOf Santa Caterina Market redevelopment
projectStart late 1990s
recognizedAs architectural landmark
roofType curved roof
free-form roof
style contemporary
organic architecture
postmodern architecture
touristAttraction yes
urbanRole revitalization of public space
use public market

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Enric Miralles notableWork Santa Caterina Market roof in Barcelona