The Ciudad de la Cultura in Santiago de Compostela has been affected by spiraling costs, largely beyond initial previsions. Only a part of the project is being built, and the debate focuses now on the mid term sustainability of a complex with high operational costs in a moment of public expenditure restriction.

On the other hand, it is an unusual sculptural object, with some thrilling spaces. And it is indeed a massive public facility whose functional program will probably change over time.

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