Rehabilitation of the Pardo Donlebún Palace in Figueras, Asturias

Abstract

The Pardo Donlebún palace is an iconic building on the Asturian coast of Spain that has witnessed countless historic events, at the boundary of Asturias with Galicia. It was refurbished through the work of master builders from various regions, such as Asturias, Galicia, Ávila, and even an Austrian based in Asturias. These artisans have reinstated the building’s original materials and also revived trades that had been lost in the region. Key aspects of the project were the sourcing and use of materials from the period when the palace was built, the integration of contemporary construction solutions, and the concealment of fixtures. The restoration respected the original spaces, while replacing obsolete uses with others favored today.