Town hall _ Meruelo

MMIT Arquitectos won the architectural design competition for Meruelo Town Hall with a bold proposal that challenged the expectations of a traditionally minded jury. Even after the design was fully developed, the project faced considerable opposition to its construction.

Interestingly, some of the proposal’s strongest critics eventually became its most enthusiastic supporters, recognising the value of an intervention conceived with a clear functional purpose and a distinctive architectural identity.

The building’s bold, raw exterior creates a striking contrast with its light-filled interior spaces, where carefully crafted woodwork introduces warmth, precision and refinement.

PROJECT_ MERUELO TOWN HALL
LOCATION_ MERUELO _ CANTABRIA
YEAR OF COMPLETION_ 2011
CONSTRUCTION BUDGET_ €1,755,000
AWARDS_ FIRST PRIZE IN THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMPETITION