The city of Lleida celebrates the reopening of the Palau de Vidre, a renovation project that has spanned years and has finally materialized as a hotel for organizations. The decision to reform the space, which at one point was even considered for demolition, has culminated in an inauguration that arrives more than a year behind the initial schedule.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Minister of the Presidency, Albert Dalmau, and the mayor of Lleida, Fèlix Larrosa. The latter addressed the staff, expressing his hope that they would enjoy the space as much as he did in the past. Currently, the FAVLL, the Ombudsman's Office, and the Department of Citizen Participation have confirmed their presence at the facility.
“"El Palau de Vidre simbolitza una manera de construir ciutat basada en la participació, la confiança i el treball compartit."
The mayor detailed that, in addition to the confirmed entities, as of the inauguration date, 47 reservations for the use of rooms had been registered by 11 different organizations. Furthermore, four more organizations have initiated the process to establish their headquarters at the Palau de Vidre, highlighting the interest generated by this new space.
The Government's sub-delegate, José Crespín, also participated in the event, recalling the historical and symbolic importance of the building. He emphasized that if for decades it was a space from which Lleida projected its present, now, thanks to the renovation, it will become a point from which the city can define its future.
The building, originally constructed in 1965 by architect Josep Maria Cots Massana with the intention of being a trade fair venue, stands on a former pond designed by Lluís Domènech in 1947. The renovation was one of the major initiatives of the previous municipal government, led by then-mayor Miquel Pueyo.
