La Almunia Inaugurates the First Phase of Renovation of Its Municipal Archive with Support from the Provincial Council
The reform expanded the available space, improved conservation conditions, and connected the two existing archives through a new functional construction. The event was held on June 14 as a closing event for the Archives Week organized by the DPZ.
The Town Hall of La Almunia de Doña Godina held the inauguration of the first phase of the renovation of its municipal archive on Saturday, June 14, at 11:00 a.m. The project was financially supported by the Zaragoza Provincial Council and marked the conclusion of the Archives Week organized by this provincial institution.
José Manuel Latorre Martínez, deputy delegate of the Archives and Libraries area of the DPZ, emphasized that archives «are not just deposits of documents; they reflect administrative life and are guarantors of transparency, democratic memory, and the right to information.»
The intervention allowed for an expansion of the area designated for the archive and the refurbishment of the existing space. The project included the construction of a new architectural piece that connects both archives, providing unity to the complex.
Technical improvements implemented:
- Specialized technical work area
- Dedicated tables for consulting documentary collections
- Design focused on the functionality of the space
- Optimization of access to documentation
- Assurances for the proper conservation of documents
Architectural and Lighting Solution
The project incorporated a modern solution that allows for the simultaneous use of both the new and existing archives. Natural light entry was maximized through large windows opening onto the Plenary Hall courtyard, with diffused lighting that preserves documentary collections and facilitates work under optimal conditions.
The deputy also pointed out that the Zaragoza Provincial Council has «been helping to ensure that the municipal archives of the province are vibrant spaces serving citizens, municipalities, and research for over four decades, not to mention the archive of the Provincial Council itself and the documentary wealth it preserves.»
