Puente de Colores

Puente de Colores is a landmark and open-air arts and culture social centre in the San Cristóbal de los Ángeles ward of Madrid, Spain, at the most prominent entryway to the neighborhood. The project to transform the undeveloped area beneath an Avenida de Andalucía overpass into a functional venue began in 2012 as collaborative effort between community-development project Autobarrios, architects, artists, and local residents. The plan was completed in 2014, though development continues. and Puente de Colores, hosts educational and cultural activities, including a TED event, and has a playground. Its name means 'Bridge of Colours' in Spanish.

After consulting and planning with the local community in 2012, Autobarrios, which initially organized to take on this project, began the first phase of construction by painting the surrounding walls, underpass ceiling, and piers of the bridge in 2013. International art collective Boa Mistura collaborated with Autobarrios, architect Sara Fernandez Deutsch, and members of the local community on the painting project. The Department of Conservation and Renewal of Public Roads of the City of Madrid leveled the flooring and added gravel. Additional support has been provided by the Montemadrid Foundation.

After the completion of the painting and leveling, Collectif Etc, a French architecture collective, collaborated with the Institut Français branch in Madrid, and others including multinational auto manufacturer Renault, to design and construct multipurpose furniture that primarily serves as a stage and playground, using excess materials donated by Matadero Madrid and Acciona. In all, some 500 people participated in the three-phase project. The grand opening included activities for children, dance, a chess tournament, and rock and rap music performances.

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