About us

Faro Santander is a cultural project promoted by Fundación Banco Santander, conceived as a landmark space where art, culture and technology come together in an open and accessible setting. It is housed in the Pereda Building, the former headquarters of Banco Santander and one of the city’s most emblematic structures. This historic building is now embarking on a new chapter as an ambitious cultural space: innovative, inclusive and closely connected to society and to Cantabria’s cultural ecosystem. The centre was designed by the British architect David Chipperfield, winner of the 2023 Pritzker Prize. The opening of Faro Santander will mark a new milestone for the city, offering a dynamic, stimulating and welcoming place for all.