SANAA, David Chipperfield Architects, and Snøhetta Among Five Finalists for Barcelona’s New Waterfront Cultural Venue, Liceu Mar | ArchDaily

Save this picture!Aerial view of the Port Vell area where Liceu Mar is set to be built. Image Courtesy of Gran Teatre del Liceu and Port de BarcelonaWritten by Reyyan DoganPublished on March 30, 2026 Share ShareFacebookTwitterMailPinterestWhatsappOrhttps://www.archdaily.com/1040132/sanaa-david-chipperfield-architects-and-snohetta-among-five-finalists-for-barcelonas-new-waterfront-cultural-venue-liceu-mar Clipboard "COPY" CopyThe city of Barcelona has announced the five finalist teams selected to advance in the international competition for Liceu Mar, a new cultural venue planned for the Port Vell waterfront. Promoted by the Gran Teatre del Liceu in collaboration with the Port of Barcelona, the project is conceived as a second venue for the historic institution, expanding its artistic and civic role while strengthening its international presence. Bringing together a group of internationally recognized and locally rooted practices, the shortlist underscores the project's global relevance, with the winning proposal expected to be announced in autumn 2026.Conceived as a cultural hub connecting the city with the sea, Liceu Mar aims to extend the Liceu's activities beyond its existing facilities while increasing accessibility to wider audiences. The project seeks to position the institution as a more open and inclusive platform, accommodating performance, education, and research programs. Located at Moll d'Espanya, the intervention also involves the transformation of a large wat...