David Chipperfield . Fermín Vázquez/b720 Arquitectos

America's Cup Building 'Veles e Vents' . Valencia

David Chipperfield . Fermín Vázquez/b720 Arquitectos . photos: courtesy of Samuele Evolvi . plans: plataforma arquitectura

The building and park were the social focal point for the America's Cup, the world's premier sailing racing competition, staged in Europe for the first time in over 150 years, following Swiss Team Alinghi's win over Team New Zealand in 2003, and the selection of Valencia as host city.