Plaza de Salvador Dali (Salvador Dali Square), Madrid

The Salvador Dalí Square, originally established as a "secondary street" in 1857, transformed into a "wide avenue" by 1878, serving as an entry point to the Goya bullring once located at the end of the promenade. Initially designed as a "promenade-salon", the space played a significant role in the urban development of the expanding area. However, the emergence of automobiles and the demolition of the bullring in 1945, completely changed the character of the space.

The most recent design project aimed to create distinct areas within the plaza that offer a more private and comfortable environment for visitors during all seasons. Gredos granite, with various treatments, was utilized to maintain a cohesive aesthetic. Additionally, the structure of the underground parking lot was enlarged to accommodate vegetation, allowing for the planting of sizable horizontal species such as Albizia julibrissin. Wooden benches were installed on the walls of these planters, providing shaded seating areas.

The existing trees on the sides of the plaza were replaced with larger liquidambar styraciflua trees, known for their vibrant colors in autumn. The entrances to the parking lot feature a metal structure and laminated screen-printed glass, creating a striking illuminated lantern effect. Two children's playground installations are located on both sides of the Palace of Sports ("Palacio de los Deportes"). At the heart of the promenade stands a sculptural ensemble consisting of a dolmen and Dalí's Homage to Isaac Newton, both of which existed prior to the recent intervention. Additional artistic elements in the plaza include the fountain of books, the thousand-year-old olive tree, and cast iron slabs integrated into the pavement, all created by sculptor Francesc Torres.