Andy Rodker's photos with the keyword: Azca Business Centre

Once the tallest building in Spain (between 1988 and 2007, when the four towers were nearing completion). I'm fond of it. I probably took more classes here than in any one other building in my teaching career in Madrid.

Azca business Centre, Madrid. I posted these fences a few years ago when they were red! I think this colour gives them more elegance.

Occasionally, temporary displays of modern art are displayed in this garden, I read the notes seen on the wood here, understood not much, even in the English translation, took a photo of the notes in case anyone was interested but the photo didn't come out. But I quite like it! In the distance (mid-pic) can just be seen the cranes at Real Madrid's stadium.

I was intrigued by the white hemispheres, most of which seem to be incubating in their little yellow protective boxes (quite cute, really!). But what will they be upon hatching, I wonder?

Azca Business Centre, Madrid. on z/large and/or, full screen, please,

I know the white tower (Torre Picasso) well, having given 100s of classes there over the years, but I know nothing about the building in the foreground except that I like it! CORRECTION! I looked in Wikipedia and found out that it is called Castellana 77, and was a novelty in its day. Built between 1973 and 1977 by architect Manuel Aymerich Amadiós, its facade is 100% glass and it incorporated these curving solar panels making it the first building fully self-sufficient in energy in Madrid. It was considered 'ultra-modern' at its inception. I think it still looks very modern!

Until yesterday I gave 4 Business English classes a week at the tall white tower. Now nothing until further notice - and the same at my other in - company classes all around Madrid. No classes, no pay. A problem to say the least. I suggested remote classes by Skype for Business, Zoom, even WhatsApp but the answer was 'no'. I suspect they are very scared about the financial impact and are trimming their sails accordingly. Business English classes are the first to be cancelled in such times.

Nuevos Ministerios and Azca, Madrid.

Big difference in meaning between a master's certificate in Spain and an MBA in the UK (and the US of course) and one that threw me for years. Ask me if you really want to know. But what it has to do with the name of this building, I have no idea.

For 30 years from 1988, the tallest building in Spain. I teach Business English here, at least 5 classes a week.

Just realised I should saved it for a Friday! Oh well!

I posted a shot of the tower a few days ago but without it's bottom. Here it is! www.ipernity.com/doc/2247598/46598638

It rained in Madrid for the first time in about 300 years and I was caught out - no coat and no brolly! Azca business centre, Torre Picasso and this years' christmas lights - the same as last year's!