Visit us

Eduardo Torroja Institute for Construction Science opens its doors to groups and individuals who are interested in learning more about the work being done and its facilities. Below you will find information and contact details for the different modalities:

Guided visits to the Costillares building

Once a month, the Centre opens its doors for these historical-cultural visits that allow visitors to get closer to this unique building by architects Manuel Barbero and Gonzalo Echegaray, carried out under the direction and supervision of Eduardo Torroja.

Visits in 2024 (máx. 20):


In addition, open days are usually scheduled throughout the year, coinciding with the Science Week organized by the Community of Madrid, architecture week and others.

For more details, you can consult the announcements that will be published on this page and in those enabled by the organizers of the different events.

Virtual visit to the IETcc CSIC Costillares Building

It has been developed within the  InnovaConcrete project led at the IETCC, with development by TECHEDGE ESPAÑA and is a small historical tour of the construction of the headquarters of our Institute: the Costillares Building.

Access to the page of the Virtual Tour of the IETcc Costillares Building CSIC