Centro Cultural Bella Época

The building occupied by the cultural centre began its life as the Cine Lido cinema in 1942.

It was designed in Art Deco style by the American architect Charles Lee.

Finally in 2003 the government owned Fondo de Cultura Económica bought the building with the intention of turning it into a cultural centre.

The renewal project was in charge of Mexican architect Teodoro González de León, who also directed the construction of the Tamayo Contemporary Art Museum and the renewal of the National Auditorium in Mexico City, among other projects.

The 2,000 square meters glass ceiling was designed by Dutch artist Jan Hendrix and it explores natural forms with a simulated Arab writing.