Parc del Fòrum (Catalan for Forum Park) is a public park located between the district of Sant Martí in Barcelona and Sant Adrià de Besòs. It was built in 2004 following Elías Torres' and José Antonio Martínez Lapeñas's original design in order to hold the international cultural event Fòrum Universal de les Cultures, celebrated in 2004. It is operated by Ajuntament de Barcelona and Barcelona Serveis Municipals.
The Parc del Fòrum hosted the Universal Forum of Cultures held in Barcelona during 2004. The event, devised by the then-mayor of the city Joan Clos, raised a strong controversy in the city due to alleged plots of urban speculation, which never came to be demonstrated. The event allowed new urban changes in the city: the entire Besós area was recovered, until then populated by old disused factories, the entire Poblenou neighborhood was regenerated and the new Diagonal Mar neighborhood was built, while it was equipped the city of new parks and spaces for the leisure of citizens. The site was designed by Elías Torres and José Antonio Martínez Lapeña, which highlights a multipurpose esplanade of 16 has culminated at one end by a large solar panel, which It became one of the emblems of the event and gives electric energy to 140 families nowadays.
The main construction was the Forum building (2000-2004), by Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron -current headquarters of the Natural Sciences Museum of Barcelona and the Forum Auditorium-, with a triangular low profile with a distribution of several interior courtyards that generate open spaces, and a rough-looking facade of indigo blue, furrowed by various strips of glass. Next to this building was the International Convention Center of Barcelona (2000-2004), by Josep Lluís Mateo, with a metal layout structure irregular and undulating shapes that hide the supporting elements, generating large open spaces of flexible arrangement inside.
Spacesedit
The main space consists of a huge esplanade called Plaça del Fòrum (Forum Square), designed by Torres and Lapeña. It is the site where the solar panel is located as well as some pieces of public art like "Los Pajaritos" or the "Bosc de Columnes" (Column Forest), which is mainly used for ludic events.
People walking in the Parc del Fòrum.
The Parc del Fòrum also includes:
Parc del Camp de la Bota: located in the old neighbourhood of Campo de la Bota, it occupies the space where its castle was located. The castle was used to execute and torture people during the Francoist dictatorship (1936-1975). Nowadays it hosts a park for kids, the "column forest" as well as some pieces of public art and a monument that commemorates those who were murdered in the castle. Barcelona's Natural Science Museum is located there as well as the Auditori del Fòrum, which has a maximum capacity of 3,300 people.
Parc dels Auditoris (Auditorium Complex): designed by Alejandro Zaera, this space hosts two public air auditoriums meant to host concerts and other types of shows.
Plataforma Marina: originally built to host a marine zoo (but cancelled due to the financial crisis), this flat platform is used to host many shows like Cirque du Soleil's "Messi 10" show or Primavera Sound's biggest stage.
Zona de Banys (Bathing Area): designed by Beth Galí and Jaume Benavent, it is a two-hectare non-sand artificial beach where people can go and dip in the sea. It has ladders and ramps in order to make it look like a pool and to guarantee the security of the swimmers. There is also an artificial island equipped with sun beds and parasols. Showers and locker rooms are also part of this space apart from other elements and services.
The zone closer to Sant Adrià consists of the Forum Beach, a marina, restaurants, a natural park and an active fabrique.
Useedit
Since the 2004 Universal Forum of Cultures, the park has hosted many events as well as worldwide known music festivals. Here are some:
Barcelona Acció Musical: this part of the Festes de la Mercè that consists of a series of musical shows is sometimes held at the Parc del Fòrum during its annual celebration in September.
Barcelona Beach Festival: also known as BBF, it takes place at the Forum Beach every July. It reunites the biggest artists in electronic music.
Nits del Fòrum: comprising 70 concerts in over two months, this concert series festival at the Auditorium Complex is set to begin in July 2020. It is organized by Primavera Sound.
Reggaeton Beach Festival: this Latin music festival takes place annually in July. It reunites the biggest artists in the reggaeton genre like Becky G, Ozuna, Daddy Yankee, Karol G, Rels B etc. Other editions take place in Benidorm, Palma and Madrid.
Telecogresca: the biggest music festival for university students takes place at the Parc del Fòrum since 2014. The line-up normally consists of Catalan rumba and hip hop acts.
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This article does not cite any sources Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Parc del Forum news newspapers books scholar JSTOR January 2020 Learn how and when to remove this template message Parc del Forum Catalan for Forum Park is a public park located between the district of Sant Marti in Barcelona and Sant Adria de Besos It was built in 2004 following Elias Torres and Jose Antonio Martinez Lapenas s original design in order to hold the international cultural event Forum Universal de les Cultures celebrated in 2004 It is operated by Ajuntament de Barcelona and Barcelona Serveis Municipals Parc del ForumParc del Forum seen from the Mediterranean Sea TypePublic parkLocationBarcelona SpainCoordinates41 24 40 75 N 2 13 28 57 E 41 4113194 N 2 2246028 E 41 4113194 2 2246028Area14 acres 5 7 ha Created2004Operated byAjuntament de BarcelonaPublic transit accessat El Maresme ForumWebsitewww wbr parcdelforum wbr cat wbr es wbr Contents 1 History 2 Spaces 3 Use 4 See alsoHistory editThe Parc del Forum hosted the Universal Forum of Cultures held in Barcelona during 2004 The event devised by the then mayor of the city Joan Clos raised a strong controversy in the city due to alleged plots of urban speculation which never came to be demonstrated The event allowed new urban changes in the city the entire Besos area was recovered until then populated by old disused factories the entire Poblenou neighborhood was regenerated and the new Diagonal Mar neighborhood was built while it was equipped the city of new parks and spaces for the leisure of citizens The site was designed by Elias Torres and Jose Antonio Martinez Lapena which highlights a multipurpose esplanade of 16 has culminated at one end by a large solar panel which It became one of the emblems of the event and gives electric energy to 140 families nowadays The main construction was the Forum building 2000 2004 by Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron current headquarters of the Natural Sciences Museum of Barcelona and the Forum Auditorium with a triangular low profile with a distribution of several interior courtyards that generate open spaces and a rough looking facade of indigo blue furrowed by various strips of glass Next to this building was the International Convention Center of Barcelona 2000 2004 by Josep Lluis Mateo with a metal layout structure irregular and undulating shapes that hide the supporting elements generating large open spaces of flexible arrangement inside Spaces editThe main space consists of a huge esplanade called Placa del Forum Forum Square designed by Torres and Lapena It is the site where the solar panel is located as well as some pieces of public art like Los Pajaritos or the Bosc de Columnes Column Forest which is mainly used for ludic events nbsp People walking in the Parc del Forum The Parc del Forum also includes Parc del Camp de la Bota located in the old neighbourhood of Campo de la Bota it occupies the space where its castle was located The castle was used to execute and torture people during the Francoist dictatorship 1936 1975 Nowadays it hosts a park for kids the column forest as well as some pieces of public art and a monument that commemorates those who were murdered in the castle Barcelona s Natural Science Museum is located there as well as the Auditori del Forum which has a maximum capacity of 3 300 people Parc dels Auditoris Auditorium Complex designed by Alejandro Zaera this space hosts two public air auditoriums meant to host concerts and other types of shows Plataforma Marina originally built to host a marine zoo but cancelled due to the financial crisis this flat platform is used to host many shows like Cirque du Soleil s Messi 10 show or Primavera Sound s biggest stage Zona de Banys Bathing Area designed by Beth Gali and Jaume Benavent it is a two hectare non sand artificial beach where people can go and dip in the sea It has ladders and ramps in order to make it look like a pool and to guarantee the security of the swimmers There is also an artificial island equipped with sun beds and parasols Showers and locker rooms are also part of this space apart from other elements and services The zone closer to Sant Adria consists of the Forum Beach a marina restaurants a natural park and an active fabrique Use editSince the 2004 Universal Forum of Cultures the park has hosted many events as well as worldwide known music festivals Here are some Barcelona Accio Musical this part of the Festes de la Merce that consists of a series of musical shows is sometimes held at the Parc del Forum during its annual celebration in September Barcelona Beach Festival also known as BBF it takes place at the Forum Beach every July It reunites the biggest artists in electronic music nbsp Parc del Forum during Primavera Sound Festival Cruilla the music festival moved to Barcelona in 2010 leaving Mataro Calle 13 Love of Lesbian M I A Vetusta Morla Of Monsters and Men Kendrick Lamar Emeli Sande Txarango Pet Shop Boys Two Door Cinema Club LP Zaz The Roots The Black Eyed Peas and Gwen Stefani among others have visited the festival Nits del Forum comprising 70 concerts in over two months this concert series festival at the Auditorium Complex is set to begin in July 2020 It is organized by Primavera Sound Primavera Sound the worldwide known indie and alternative music festival takes place annually between the end of May and the beginning of June in the park Over 200 acts play at the festival every year Musical icons such as Arctic Monkeys Beck Gorillaz The Strokes Tame Impala Miley Cyrus Lorde Bjork Rosalia Bad Bunny Arcade Fire Massive Attack Bon Iver and Radiohead have headlined the festival since its first edition in 2001 Reggaeton Beach Festival this Latin music festival takes place annually in July It reunites the biggest artists in the reggaeton genre like Becky G Ozuna Daddy Yankee Karol G Rels B etc Other editions take place in Benidorm Palma and Madrid Summercase the festival ran from 2006 to 2008 and also visited Madrid Primal Scream and Sex Pistols visited the festival Telecogresca the biggest music festival for university students takes place at the Parc del Forum since 2014 The line up normally consists of Catalan rumba and hip hop acts See also editUrban planning of Barcelona Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Parc del Forum amp oldid 1096993883, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
