Architecture Residencies in Madrid

Casa de Velázquez (Casa de Velazquez)

Madrid, Spain

Casa de Velázquez, part of the Académie de France in Madrid, offers various artist-in-residence programs throughout the year, hosting between 25 and 30 artists. The residencies range from long-term (11 months) to short-term (2 to 6 months) and are open to artists of various disciplines including architecture, visual arts, video art, choreography, film, music composition, and photography. These programs are designed to support artists in developing their work related to the Iberian Peninsula. Additionally, Casa de Velázquez provides a 3-year practice-led research artistic doctoral contract for PhD candidates registered at French universities. Various partner-funded grants are also available through collaborations with public and private institutions.

Colonia del Pico del Pañuelo is a historic triangular workers' housing complex in Madrid's Arganzuela district, built 1927-1930 by architect Fernando de Escondrillas. Features 74 buildings with ~1585 small apartments near Matadero Madrid. Previously hosted artist residencies (now closed).