Architecture prize for Marià Castelló from Formentera

If you live on Formentera, to study a university career implies, at least, an extraordinary effort. Therefore it is not surprising that Marià Castelló (Sant Francesc, 1976) is the first person born on Formentera to graduate in Architecture. But that is not all. This young architect obtained a 10 in the end of career project, and this same project has just received the Dragados Prize 2003 for End of Career Projects, a prestigious award with 3,600 euros given annually by the Fundación Dragados.

The winning project is a cultural centre situated in the property of Can Mayans in Sant Francesc, between the hill of the windmills of sa Mirada and the area behind the historical centre. Full information about the building can be found on the web estudio de arquitectura m.ar, integrated by Castelló and the Mallorcan, Jaume Luis.

According to the fortunate architect: "I cannot deny that I am very pleased. This recognition, out of proportion on the one hand, has meant an injection of energy to continue working."

Marià Castellò is also the author of the Pre Project for the Plaza de Es Pujols.

Date of publication: 08/06/2003

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