www.whatspain.com The rise of Neoclassical architecture in Spain accompanied the rise of what came to be known as the Enlightenment. Backed by the emerging Bourgeois class, the multi-faceted movement shunned the frivolous lifestyles of Spain's aristocracy. On the architectural front, for example, the Enlightment frowned upon the extravagant Baroque architecture- a favorite of Spain's aristocratic high and mighty.
Instead, the Enlightenment - along with its accompanying artistic expressions - encouraged a return to the purity, logic, philosophy and balance of ancient Italy and Greece. In terms of architecture, the Enlightment manifested itself in the form of Neoclassical architecture.

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Architecture of Spain in the Great Buildings Online. ... Gehry, at Bilbao, Spain, 1997. Palace of Charles V, by Pedro Machuca, at Granada, Spain, 1527 to 1568. ...

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After accomplishing a series of world-class buildings such as Shiseido, in Ginza, Tokyo, the Christian Dior Headquarters, Cartier Headquarters, Rochas Headquarters, Axa Headquarters, Paribas Bank Marché Saint Honoré, all in Paris, The Shepherd School of Music, Rice University, Houston, The Metz Auditorium, France, the Barcelona Airport, The National Theatre of Catalonia, in Barcelona, The New Palacio de Congresos, Madrid, SWIFT Headquarters, near Brussels, Bofill has demonstrated his expertise to design flagship buildings all over the world.