This publication is the result of the summer course held at the Menéndez Pelayo International University (UIMP), in collaboration with FHECOR Foundation and ACS Foundation. It compiles the presentations and debates that took place during the course in Santander in July 2024.

On one hand, the publication features advanced methodologies for the assessment and rehabilitation of bridges, intervention criteria based on residual life analysis and bearing capacity evaluation, strategies for routine and specialized conservation, and the heritage value of these infrastructures. On the other hand, it incorporates the functional and aesthetic approach of these engineering works, their importance in the history of civilizations, and their representation in the arts, such as painting, photography, literature, and film.

A journey through numerous engineering works with contributions from historians, architects, communicators, and other experts that broaden the understanding of these structures.

Access the digital publication here

On May 8, the IV Conference on Cultural Heritage Awarded by Hispania Nostra was held in the Guitarte Hall of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando, with the support of ACS Foundation.

The event brought together best practices recognized by the Hispania Nostra Awards in the regions of Castilla y León, Castilla-La Mancha, and Madrid, organized into the three award categories:

   1) Interventions in territory or landscape,

   2) Heritage conservation as a driver of economic and social development, 

   3) Signage and promotion of cultural and natural heritage.

During the session, the winners of the 2025 Hispania Nostra Awards were announced:

 - Restoration of the Old Saltworks of Marchamalo (Cabo de Palos, Murcia),

 - Restoration of the Parish Church of San Pedro Mártir and San Nicolás Obispo (Valencia),

 - New Hybrid Signage for the World Heritage Candidacy of Sigüenza (Guadalajara).

 - Additionally, two Special Mentions were awarded to: Heritage Recovery of Musical Societies at Risk of Disappearance Due to DANA (Valencia), and R&D Project for the Conservation and Enhancement of the Efebos of Pedro Abad (Córdoba).

Full Conference Program here

The exhibition “Culture of Landscape: The Mountain, the tree and the river. Explorations of natural and urban landscapes in contemporary art, between utopia and dystopia” brings together for the first time the works of 25 contemporary Asian and Spanish artists, united by their personal interpretations of landscapes through drawings, paintings, photographs, videos, and installations. It offers a journey through the representation of landscapes in contemporary art, the relationship between humans and their environment, and the importance of responsible participation in preserving the planet.

Organized by the Royal Botanical Garden of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and Casa Asia, with the support of ACS Foundation, the exhibition can be visited at the Villanueva Pavilion of the Royal Botanical Garden in Madrid from March 8 to May 11, 2025.

More info here

The rehabilitation of the Castle of Valdecorneja in El Barco de Ávila (Spain), located near the Sierra de Gredos and the Tormes River, is an example of respectful conservation of historical heritage for the community. For this reason, it has been the subject of a new publication by ACS Foundation, following its statutory mandate to promote and preserve our historical heritage while contributing to its dissemination.

The new publication by ACS Foundation rigorously and didactically compiles up-to-date information about the region of El Barco de Ávila from a historical and archaeological perspective. It covers the origin and evolution of the castle over time, its close connection to the House of Alba, as well as the technical details of a respectful and inclusive intervention aimed at transforming this Cultural Heritage Site into an accessible cultural space. All of this is illustrated with archival documentation and updated photographs, helping to make knowledge about this monument more accessible.

Access the book in Spanish here.

The 2025 adaptive ski season, organized by Fundación También, has kicked off at Sierra Nevada ski resort (Granada), offering ski and snowboard courses for people with disabilities, with support from ACS Foundation.

Skiing, and sports in general, provide physical and mental benefits. Thanks to adaptive sit-skis, people with reduced mobility have been able to glide down the slopes on equal terms alongside other skiers—whether for the first time in beginner courses or in advanced training programs to improve their skills.