The Contemporary Culture Centre (also known by its acronym CCCB) is a museum of the city of Barcelona. Houses permanent exhibitions devoted to different styles of art ranging from photography to sculpture, to painting and frescoes.
The CCCB opened on February 25, 1994. Born as a multidisciplinary institution dedicated to the study of cities and all that burden. Is constituted as a consortium by the City of Barcelona and the Barcelona Provincial Council. In addition to permanent, temporary exhibitions highlight. The CCCB also devotes part of its space to research and training of new artists.
The architectural design of the CCCB included the remodeling of the former convent of the Angels and the House of Charity. The House of Charity was a center of charity between 1802 and 1956. The building that housed was built in 1749 and refurbished in 1929 during the heyday of modernism. The facility operated until 1956 when the facility moved to the Home Mundet. The building was abandoned until 1980 he was included in the plan for reform of the Raval.
The reform is designed by the architects Helio Piñon and Alberto Viaplana. The reforms are intended to facilitate the movement of visitors. Built a new building was constructed of glass, forming a cloister with the old House of Charity. At an angle, reflected on the walls of the old city. Also restored the old building, both its interior and exterior.
The CCCB has a total area of 15,000 m2 of which 4,000 are destined for showrooms. It also has an auditorium, library, several classrooms and multipurpose applications.
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