Our conference centre has taken an exciting step into the future. Together with Arantzazulab Social Innovation Laboratory, we have created a space that is far from conventional. Featuring versatile and flexible facilities, and rooms equipped with cutting-edge technology, this is truly a remarkable space where any event can shine. Where else but Arantzazulab for your next event?
The centre boasts a mix of premium spaces, including a general multi-purpose auditorium, spacious conference rooms of different formats, and large terraces and spaces adapted to your needs. All of this in the most privileged of settings, just as your event deserves.
We offer the full range of conference facilities— including state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, a newly designed lighting system, and an advanced digital sound system—making Arantzazulab ideal for a wide range of events, as well as social, cultural and leisure activities.
And you can count on an experienced and collaborative team—fully committed to meeting your needs, and eager to collaborate in your experience.
The Gandiaga Topagune centre has opened its doors to the future. Ongi etorri!
Events and room configurations
- Room Configurations
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Venue hire
Located in Gandiaga Topagunea, our centre is a multi-purpose space suitable for hosting public and private events, whatever your needs may be. Our conference and meeting rooms are optimised to ensure the success of congresses, meetings with creative formats, large events, presentations, company meetings, symposiums, conferences, conventions or small concerts.
But more than this, we offer something only Arantzazu can deliver: peace and quiet. Situated at the gateway to the Aizkorri-Aratz Natural Park, calmness is the very essence of this place. The setting is unhurried and timeless. This characteristic biorhythm is of incalculable value, and critical to the success of strategic decision-making. People who pass through our doors find a historic and uniquely charming environment which promotes reflection and inspiration.
The Basilica of the Sanctuary is a project that exemplifies the synthesis of the arts as it draws together many aesthetic endeavours and artistic greats: Javier Sáenz de Oiza, Luis Laorga, Jorge Oteiza, Eduardo Chillida, Nestor Basterretxea, Lucio Muñoz, Xavier Álvarez de Eulate and Xabier Egaña. Each of our event spaces are named in honour of these outstanding architects and artists.
Contact us at info@arantzazulab.eus to find out more about hiring our unique venue spaces, or fill in the contact form.
OTEIZA AUDITORIUM
Capacity
Auditorium: 250
U format: 30
[ ] format: 40
Cocktail: 40
Dimensions
Area: 239,2 m²
Height: 3,7/7,5/3,3 m
Length: 13 m
Width: 13 m
DESCRIPTION
The Oteiza auditorium, like the brilliant and multidisciplinary artist, is our flagship space. It is a spacious, flexible, comfortable, multi-purpose work centre with a modern aesthetic and natural light. Events of any nature— congresses, conferences, and even small concerts will find the perfect creative and technical solution in this spectacular auditorium.
Equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, Oteiza is the perfect space to experiment with new forms of teamwork or any type of event. Its newly designed lighting system, adjustable in colour and intensity, is suitable for all uses. The wireless microphone equipment delivers complete flexibility, and it also features a 3.5 x 2 metre LED screen and equipment for live video connections.
RESOURCES
- LED screen 3.5 x 2 metres. Screen resolution: 1456 x 832 pixels. Brightness: 800 nits.
- Sound system (various loudspeakers integrated into the Dante network infrastructure, digital sound management technology and digital sound mixing desk).
- Video equipment for streaming and event recording: 3 Full HD robotised compact cameras, live and streaming video production centre, and LCD LED monitor for production control.
MUÑOZ ROOM
Capacity
Theatre: 50
U format: 24
[ ] format: 28
Dimensions
Surface area: 49,5 m²
Height: 3,3 m
Length: 11 m
Width: 4,5 m
DESCRIPTION
In keeping with the aesthetics of the renovated building, Muñoz is a comfortable solution for meetings, corporate seminars, board meetings, various presentations, press conferences or video conferences. It is equipped with state-of-the-art digital equipment.
RESOURCES
86" 4k resolution touchscreen interactive monitor (option for note taking, useful as a whiteboard). 350 nits.
Sound system (various loudspeakers integrated into the Dante network infrastructure, digital sound management technology and digital sound mixing desk).
CHILLIDA ROOM
Capacity
Theatre: 50
U format: 24
[ ] format: 28
Dimensions
Area: 49,5 m²
Height: 3,3 m
Length: 11 m
Width: 4,5 m
DESCRIPTION
Chillida is your go-to venue for intimate, small-format events, conferences and workshops. Equipped with the latest technology, this meeting centre, like the Muñoz, Oiza and Laorga rooms, offers live streaming from the Oteiza auditorium.
RESOURCES
86" 4k resolution touchscreen interactive monitor (option for note taking, useful as a whiteboard). 350 nits.
Sound system (various loudspeakers integrated into the Dante network infrastructure, digital sound management technology and digital sound mixing desk).
PCA integrated in the monitor via OPS module
Joint multimedia communications station (Zoom, Teams, Skype, etc.).
OIZA ROOM
Capacity
Theatre: 100
U format: 30
[ ] format: 28
Classroom: 54
Dimensions
Area: 98 m²
Height: 2,5 m
Length: 14 m
Width: 7 m
DESCRIPTION
Oiza is the ideal venue for seminars, workshops or training sessions, among other activities. Flooded with natural light and extraordinary views, this space allows us to contemplate the natural and artistic surroundings of Arantzazu. Through the window you can see the striking building known as 'Misterio', which is located between Gandiaga Topagunea and the Basilica.
RESOURCES
- 86" 4k resolution touchscreen interactive monitor (option for note taking, useful as a whiteboard). 350 nits.
- Sound system (various loudspeakers integrated into the Dante network infrastructure, digital sound management technology and digital sound mixing desk).
- Modular panels between Oiza and Laorga can be opened to extend the floor space.
EULATE HALL
Capacity
150 people
Dimensions
Area: 187 m²
Height: 2,5 m
Length: 17 m
Width: 11 m
DESCRIPTION
The Eulate hall is a sensory pleasure. Step up to the window and feast your eyes upon the wonders of nature. With commanding views across the Arantzazu ravine, we can observe the local wildlife; the vulture colonies are particularly impressive. Spacious and luminous, this lobby is a spectacular setting for a cocktail or tasting event, or simply to enjoy a leisurely break. It also features a digital information point with a 47" vertical totem, ideal for showcasing digital signage and network streaming signal.
VIRTUAL SPACE
In Arantzazu the solution to your audiovisual production is at your fingertips. Fitted out with a nod to the future, our so-called 'Virtual Space' is equipped with all the technical equipment and specialised personnel to produce any kind of recording. State-of-the-art, spacious and flexible, we have everything you need to realize your creative proposal: high-tech cameras, wireless microphones, a production and control centre for video production and streaming. If you are looking for a venue that can deliver a blended or completely digital format, we’ve got you covered. In this new age of hybrid events, we ensure the same sound and image quality for online attendees as for those in the physical space.
Venue and room configurations
Gandiaga topagunea
The Gandiaga building opened its doors in 2005. At the request of the Arantzazu Franciscans, this project is the work of the architects Miguel Ángel Alonso del Val and Rufino Javier Hernández Minguillón. Cut into the hillside, it is built on the site of former seminary, and blends into the landscape like a succession of volumes of rock climbing ever upwards. The project was one of the candidates for the 2007 COAVN Award in the 'Urban and Landscape Design' category. 2020 marks 15 years since the building was inaugurated, and with the start of the Arantzazulab project we have refurbished many spaces and upgraded several of its facilities. In homage to the Franciscan poet Bitoriano Gandiaga (1928-2001), this building is called Gandiaga Topagunea.
