A Project of Cast-Iron Architecture from Andalusia (Spain): Market for Ca?ceres by Adulfo del Castillo, 1884

Abstract

We present an unknown example of the architecture of the nineteenth century – the market design drafting for Ca?ceres (1884) by Adulfo del Castillo, an attractive sample for its size and budget. Of interest are not only the advanced elevation and oor, which are a mixed model of cast-iron architecture and other materials, but also the fact that an Andalusian architect was called to Extremadura to carry out the project when there were two quali ed architects in Ca?ceres at that time.

Firstly, the development of the metal markets in Spain is analyzed, with a particular emphasis on Extremadura. Then also analyzed is the urban impact that this measure meant for the city, since it included some demolitions to regulate one of the most traditional places of the town – the Square of San Juan. The market place was not constructed, but the demolitions went ahead.