In conversation: Ana Botín and David Chipperfield

Ana Botín and David Chipperfield open Faro’s series of conversations with a special event exploring the transformative power of architecture, its ability to reinterpret heritage, create social value and strengthen the relationship between institutions and communities.
 

Focusing on the restoration of the historic building that housed Banco Santander’s headquarters for decades and is now beginning a new chapter as Faro Santander, the conversation will explore the relationship between heritage and contemporary architecture, the responsibility involved in intervening in significant spaces, and the role of culture as a driver of urban regeneration. Through this project, David Chipperfield has taken on the challenge of preserving the memory and identity of a landmark building while adapting it to new cultural uses and opening it up to the city.