New exhibition celebrates the centenary of Peña Gantxegi and the 'Comb of the Wind'

The Basque Institute of Architecture commemorates the architect's centenary with an exhibition on the Tennis Plaza.

Interior of an exhibition hall with architectural plans and historical documents on display.
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Interior of an exhibition hall with architectural plans and historical documents on display.

The Basque Institute of Architecture has opened an exhibition in San Sebastian titled 'Plaza del tenis, Haizearen orraziaren ataria', marking the centenary of the architect's birth and the plaza's recent restoration.

Located in the Old Town headquarters, the exhibition explores the career of the architect born in Oñati and the significance of the Tennis Plaza as the gateway to Eduardo Chillida's Comb of the Wind sculpture ensemble.
The exhibition integrates three dimensions: architectural, natural, and sculptural. Visitors can follow a chronological path through technical documentation and graphic records displayed in the cloister of the former Santa Teresa Convent, covering the period from 1926 to the present day.

"Gaur erakusketa bat baino askoz gehiago aurkezten dugu. Donostiaren eta Euskadiren memoria kolektiboaren parte den espazio bati begi berriekin begiratzeko aukera aurkezten dugu."

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Archive officials emphasized that the Tennis Plaza is not merely a significant work, but a space that encapsulates the essence of the architect's production. The exhibition will be open until September 27 and includes insights into the recent rehabilitation project.