Guiding Architects, article-oaa: Plaça Major - Public Space. Heritage, Housing and Urban Life (Fig. 1)

The tour will unfold in Plaça Major, experienced from the street and also from an elevated rooftop perspective, as part of its recent urban renewal process. The project brings together public space, residential life, historic preservation, and everyday urban activity. With insights shared by various participants, the visit will explore the connections between the architecture of Olot’s historic center and the city’s School of Art.

Guiding Architects, article-oaa: Plaça Major - Public Space. Heritage, Housing and Urban Life (Fig. 2)

Plaça Major - Public space: heritage, housing and urban life by Un Parell d'Arquitectes, Pep de Solà-Morales Arquitectes, Quim Domene

Guided tour: 1 May 2026 / 12:00h CET

Meeting point:

Plaça Major with carrer Bonaire
17800 Olot, Girona

Meeting location

◾ Organised by Un Parell d’arquitectes, Clàudia Calvet

◾ In collaboration with Arxiu Comarcal de la Garrotxa, Olot Cultura, Olot Arquitectura, Fira de l’1 de maig

Language: Catalan

No registration is required

Guiding Architects, article-oaa: Plaça Major - Public Space. Heritage, Housing and Urban Life (Fig. 3)