12/06/2025
Architecture does more than shape skylines — it defines the identity of a place. In the province of Málaga, few names have left such a lasting imprint over the past fifty years as Luis Machuca Santa-Cruz.
This week saw the launch of the monographic volume Luis Machuca Santa-Cruz, Complete Works 1972–2024, a richly illustrated publication supported by Sando that offers a graphic retrospective of the architect’s extensive career.
Over five decades, Luis Machuca Santa-Cruz has worked closely with Sando on a series of iconic building projects that have contributed significantly to the architectural and cultural development of the province.
Among these, one stands out for its international resonance: the rehabilitation of the Caminito del Rey. This ambitious intervention not only restored a historic site but transformed it into a global benchmark in contemporary architecture and engineering. Executed by Sando Construcción, the project has received multiple international awards for its technical complexity and sensitive integration into the natural environment.
In addition to the Caminito del Rey, Sando has collaborated on several other landmark buildings designed by Machuca Santa-Cruz, including the Málaga Provincial Government Headquarters, the Visitor Centre, and the Felipe VI Theatre and Auditorium, among others.
The presentation took place in the Isabel Oyarzábal Room at the Provincial Palace and was attended by prominent figures including the Mayor of Málaga, Francisco de la Torre; the President of the Provincial Council, Francisco Salado; the Dean of the College of Architects, Susana Gómez de Lara; the architect Salvador Moreno Peralta; Ferrán Ventura, editor at Recolectores Urbanos; and from Sando, José Luis Sánchez Domínguez, Honorary Chairman, and Luis Sánchez Manzano, Executive Chairman.
This new volume not only pays tribute to a key figure in Andalusian architecture but also highlights the commitment of companies like Sando to innovation, Sustainability, and cultural heritage.
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