SGAE has inaugurated an exhibition at the Palacio de Longoria in Madrid, its historic headquarters. The modernist building, which was saved from demolition thanks to the entity's purchase in 1940, opens its doors for free. Until July 19, citizens can tour its restored rooms and view historical documents. An opportunity to discover a heritage that was nearly lost.
How digital restoration preserves the memory of the Palace 🏛️
The exhibition not only showcases the exposed brick; it includes a documentary tour with original blueprints, period photographs, and audiovisual materials detailing the restoration process. 3D scanning techniques have been used to map the facades and stained glass windows, allowing visitors to see on touch screens how lost elements were reconstructed. It is an example of how technology serves to preserve heritage without altering its essence.
SGAE lets us see its home, but without touching the piano 🎹
That SGAE opens its palace is almost as surprising as it not charging a fee for breathing in its halls. You can stroll through the corridors where the future of Spanish music was decided, but don't expect to find a grand piano to improvise on: everything is more protected than the copyright of a summer hit. At least, this time entry is free, and coming from them, that's almost a miracle.