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Architecture in Huelva (Spain)
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Huelva: An Architectural Guide
Huelva: A (free) Architectural Guide, the end result of a close and fruitful collaboration between the Ministry for Development, Land Use and Housing of the Government of Andalucía and the Huelva Architects’ Association, brings to a happy conclusion the collection of architectural guides designed to provide the general public with an accessible, up-to-date and accurate repository of information about the valuable architectural and urban heritage of the provincial capitals in the region of Andalucía.
This final publication in the series therefore draws to a close one of the key components of the Ministry’s active development policy, which also includes the Andalucian architecture awards, the organisation of exhibitions, the publication of other books and guides, and the promotion of various related activities.
Video: 'El Muelle'
This video is about: El Muelle - Huelva (Spain)
The Rio Tinto Company Dock is one of the heritage landmarks of the city of Huelva. From its construction in 1874 to its closure in 1975, with its hundred years of history, it is a masterpiece of engineering from the last quarter of the 19th century. The mineral unloading dock, property of the Riotinto Mines Company, was rehabilitated in 2007 for the use and enjoyment of citizens. It has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest.
What was it built for?
It is conceived to provide an outlet for the mineral extracted in the mines in the north of the province of Huelva acquired by foreign companies in the mid-19th century. It marked the completion of the complex system devised by the English to transport mineral from the mines to Huelva, via the railway and culminating in the dock that allowed the loading and unloading of mining material on docked ships
Redevelopment of the Levante Pier area
The start of the urban renewal works is scheduled for 2024 and at the same time the concessions for the construction and operation of the planned buildings will be put out to tender. This will be the new Levante Pier which, as a new district, will connect the city with the river.
According to plans, the redevelopment of the Levante dock will take place in 2026 and the large planned tower, which will become an icon - in 33 floors - for the area, in 2030. The urban development will be completed at the end of 2025, beginning of 2026.
The companies that have won the contract for the renovation of the Levante Dock by drawing up an urbanization and renovation project for the Levante Pier are Ayesa and JZGP. This concerns the urban planning of a one kilometer strip from the city to the estuary, an area of 80,000 square meters.
During this renovation process, construction of the Odiel Sports Marina has already started. The first phase of this action will be operational between 2024 and 2025. This nautical, commercial and leisure complex will have 400 moorings for boats.
For the implementation of this project, the Port of Huelva estimates an investment of more than 20 million euros, to which will be added the investments of various operators for the construction and operation of the buildings. The public-private investments could amount to more than 150 million euros.
The project will unite the port and the city, "it will be a pleasant port space to work, walk, exercise, enjoy, it will attract employment, wealth and opportunity." An underground parking garage with a capacity of more than 500 vehicles is proposed. The aim is for the space to become 'a first-class tourist offering'.
In addition to the Odiel Sports Marina, the Levante Pier will be filled with the 'Museum of America', health, catering and training buildings, shops, a cruise terminal, green areas and a 33-storey tower, which will become the icon of the city .