Patricia Urquiola, Jaime Hayon, Eugeni Quitllet, Lievore Altherr Molina, Kettal and Nanimarquina are just some of the protagonists of the “Inspired in Barcelona: In & Out” exhibition that brings the best in design from the Catalan capital to Palazzo Isimbardi.
From the works of Enric Miralles, to the mark Jean Nouvel has left on the city, the Catalan capital indeed houses some of the finest examples of contemporary architecture, enriched by a planning of the open-air spaces that stimulates constant use by the community
Design therefore pervades and is deep-rooted in the Catalonia area on various levels. It is this complexity that Catalonia Trade & Investment and BCD – Barcelona Centro de Diseño, the exhibition’s organisers, have sought to interpret in the outfitting design by Emiliana Design Studio, which will feature the recreation of the most characteristic spheres of the city’s creativity. The patio and portico of Palazzo Isimbardi, the prestigious venue chosen to host the event, perfectly present the different forms that make Barcelona a metropolitan hub in constant evolution and renowned all over the world. Thus the courtyard of the 17th century complex expresses the vivacity of the rhythms of the city and its outdoor spaces: beneath a structure of thin, coloured rolling shutters – a reference to one of the most popular elements in Barcelona – small lounges have been created with products just for the outdoors. Along the porticoed façade instead we find the indoor furniture, placed on stands that emphasise their distinctive characteristics.
“Inspired in Barcelona: In & Out” is conceived to bring out the potential that Barcelona can express in design, with a selection of 90 products made by the best brands and designers. Eugeni Quitllet, Jaime Hayon, Patricia Urquiola, Miguel Milà, Lievore Altherr Molina and Lagranja Design, together with Santa & Cole, Kettal, Nanimarquina, are just some of the main players in this unique voyage that will take the exhibition’s visitors through the excellence of Catalan design.
Palazzo Isimbardi - Corso Monforte
from 10am to 7pm