Header

Comuna 2

Buenos Aires
El Ateneo Grand Splendid
by Enrica Fabriani

El Ateneo,un teatro (Grand Splendid) reconvertido, está considerada la segunda librería más bonita del mundo. El escenario es ahora una cafetería.

repurposed
El Ateneo Grand Splendid

Former theater turned cinema turned bookstore in Recoleta.

flickr.com
the open flower
Floralis Genérica

Floralis Genérica stands in its own pool, reflecting the colors of the city.

flickr.com
El Ateneo Grand Splendid (1)
El Ateneo Grand Splendid

This c. 1919 theater is now a major bookstore, but has retained the major elements of the theater and the vibe.

flickr.com
floral sundown
Floralis Genérica

At sunset the sculpture's giant petals slowly close, opening again the next morning to start a new day.

flickr.com
Urban flower
Floralis Genérica

The Floralis Genérica is a big sculpture in Buenes Aires in the shape of a giant metal flower which petals open and close depending on the time of...

flickr.com
el ateneo grand splendid
El Ateneo Grand Splendid

From the balconies of the bookstore to the former stage.

flickr.com

Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Comuna 2!
Most notably Enrica Fabriani.