Course

At the geographical center of Spain lies Madrid, among the most vibrant metropolitan capitals of Europe. Its architectural identity is as rich as the mosaic of cultures characterizing the Iberian peninsula. While its monarchy, today constitutional, dates back to the 15th century, the city’s origins go back to the Muslims’ 700-year rule in Spain. The city of renowned painter Diego Velázquez takes pride in the phenomenal artistic heritage held in the Museo del Prado. This class will explore the richness of its architectural contributions from its origins to the present day.

Faculty Bio

Pierluigi Serraino Ph.D., FAIA is a practicing architect and educator. He is the author of many books on architecture, including TASCHEN's Modernism Rediscovered. His latest book is The Modern Garden: The Outdoor Architecture of Mid-century America (Rizzoli, 2024).

This is a Livestreamed + Recorded Course

• Classes will stream live on the scheduled day and time
• Classes will also be video recorded
• You must be a current OLLI @Berkeley member to register. Learn about membership, including our fee assistance program

Schedule Highlights

• Course starts on Wednesday, April 1, and ends on Wednesday, April 22
• Classes meet for 4 weeks, 1.5 hours per session (10:30–noon)
• Videos will post on Fridays in Member Dashboards
• All course materials will be available in Member Dashboards through May 31

Member Praise for Pierluigi Serraino

Pierluigi is a wonderful instructor--I always learn something new from him, as well as something to think about. He always opens my eyes.

Course materials, organization, Pierluigi's deep knowledge of the specific area and ability to fit it into larger context of regional traditions and international design trends, and receptivity to participant questions & observations ... all great! Highly recommend!

Faculty Q&A

• Read an interview with Pierluigi Serraino from our archive.