The exhibition showcases architecture from the Canary Islands

Prague - The exhibition at the Jaroslav Fragner Gallery in Prague informs that the Canary Islands are not just a resort for inland Europeans who want to go to the sea but do not like the heat. It presents the architectural studio AmP Arquitectos, which operates in Tenerife, titled Under the Sign of the Volcano, and will run until January 27.
The studio, led by architects Felipe Artengo Rufino and José Pastrana, has reportedly received great acclaim beyond the borders of Spain. They gained recognition with the construction of a government building in the Canary Islands. Their work is based on the integration of creativity, traditions arising from the environment of the Canary Islands, a sculptural approach to architecture, and the use of design elements combined with local materials. They respond to the space in which they live and design.
The exhibition focuses primarily on the recently completed project of an athletic stadium in Tenerife. Its appearance as a giant stone embankment set in a suburban context represents modern high-tech architecture.
Among the other projects of the team are the courthouse in Santa Cruz (2007), the extension of the Cabildo building (2007), and a school in Orotava (2005). The competition project for the port in Los Cristianos (2007) illustrates the sensitive approach of Felipe Artengo Rufino and José Pastrana to urban architecture. It transforms the area where the sea meets the city into a pleasant space for both its residents and tourists. The core principles of AmP's work perceive space as a mixture of geological and climatic forces, industry, agricultural and urban practices, as well as social and cultural influences.
Rufino and Pastrana create architecture tailored specifically to the location. The natural diversity of the island has a significant impact on their designs. The "temporal effect" is also important to them. The maturation process of their preferred materials - concrete, stone, and wood - connects to natural changes, emphasizing the strength of architecture.