Headquarters

The building of the Sociedad Bilbaina,

The building of the Sociedad Bilbaina, home of the institution, it has been classified by the Basque Government as a Cultural Asset with the category of Monument since 2000 (Decree 208/2000, of 10/24/10). However, the headquarters was already recognized as an Asset of Cultural Interest since 1988.

The building, inaugurated on January 25, 1913, is the second headquarters of the club and the work of the architect Emiliano Amann Amann, author of the winning project of the 13 that were submitted to the competition. At present, his grandson and also his architect, Emiliano Amann Garamendi, continues with the work of his predecessor.

As the Basque Government emphasizes in Decree 208/2000, “the building consists of several floors, the general layout is eclectic lines, it has a monumentally conceived access, both for the materials used and for its design, and the interior responds to the style of English architecture of this type of club. The stylized spiral staircase of honor, topped by an upper skylight supported by columns; the spectacular main hall, double height; the different rooms, which retain their original decoration; and its valuable classic furniture are some of the elements that give this monument uniqueness ”.