In this work, Simon Goggin repurposes the intricate lines of a vintage Madrid map to create a dense, tactile exploration of space. The portrait orientation focuses the viewer’s eye on the specific intersections and blocks of the Spanish capital, emphasizing the organic way a city grows and ages over time. By utilizing a collage technique, Goggin highlights the physical quality of the paper, where muted tones and delicate typography suggest a history of being handled, folded, and studied.

The composition balances the rigid geometry of urban planning with the soft, worn edges of archival materials. Rather than a sterile digital reproduction, this piece celebrates the imperfections of old-world printing and the rhythmic patterns found in street grids. It functions as both a geographic record and a piece of abstract geometry, inviting a close reading of the names and pathways that define Madrid’s unique character.