The controversial grain silo in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, whose demolition has been put out to tender by the Port Authority, has recently become the backdrop for a film shoot. This activity occurs at a time when various institutions, including the Government of the Canary Islands, the Cabildo de Tenerife, and the Santa Cruz City Council, along with the Official College of Architects, are exploring alternatives to preserve the structure.
The Port Authority of Santa Cruz de Tenerife confirmed that authorization for filming was strictly limited to the exterior plot of the building. Due to the advanced state of deterioration of the property, access to the interior of the silo was explicitly prohibited to ensure the safety of the production team.
In the filming area, only the essential surface required to allow vehicle access through the gate must be occupied, with said occupation located as far as possible from the existing installation.
The request for the shoot was processed earlier this year by a film production company. The conditions imposed by the Port Authority stipulated that personnel and vehicles had to remain clear of the structure, and presence on the plot was limited to the indispensable time for filming, without allowing gatherings of people unrelated to the authorized activity.
This situation highlights the duality of the silo, which, despite its dilapidated state and impending demolition, still possesses an aesthetic and symbolic value that makes it attractive for artistic productions, while the debate over its heritage future continues.
