If you think about it, the Catalan Porrón is a very eco-friendly way to drink wine at big events- avoiding the need to wash glasses, or even plastic cups! It is also fully recyclable at the end of its life. For those […]
On our quest to define what Barcelona design is, Viviana Narotzky’s book ’La Barcelona del diseño’ is a must-read.
Green walls look great and improve the air quality. Here some impressive vertical gardens in hotels around the world by Traveler.es.
RIP Oscar Niemeyer. During your 104 years of life you sure left us with better design and architecture. Let’s all keep working towards general happiness! christianvivanco: Architecture was my way of expressing my ideals: to be simple, to create a world equal […]
It seems the Mercer Hotel Barcelona managed to nicely preserve history and its roman walls while at the same time adding a touch of new without over-designing the place. Often designers and architects spoil what’s there by adding too many modern features […]
What if unused hotel rooms could just disappear and become useful space? With these mobile walls and these murphy beds this could be possible…
Truly authentic, not over-designed, fun as well as cosy hotels are hard to come by but here is one: 25hours Hotel Hafencity in Hamburg! Visit Inhabitat for a sideshow.
In Barcelona we love a good vermut! Especially Morro Fi’s vermuth kit! Best souvenir ever ;) One bottle is designed by Marcel himself, the other by Martí Guixé.
Nido is a set of occasional tables (like when you want to have your suitcase displayed openly in the hotel room) made in Valencia from solid oak. A design from the 60s, still valid today.
Barcelona-based graphic and motion designer Aleix Abellanet does interesting collages using illustrations found on cardboard boxes in the street. This is one way to bring the street into hotels and promote upcycling…
Barcelona is famous for its tile design. Mass production started in the 19th century and the floors of the city reached their splendor in the age of Art Nouveau. This book comes with a CD and the digitalised designs.
Nice Murphy Beds from Spain by Sellex, who seem to have a solid environmental policy. Perfect for hotel beds that are not constantly in use.
Check out this renovated Barcelona apartment by Eque y Seta; a refreshing mix of old and new while respecting the original elements and traditions. Beautiful hydraulic floor, lots of reclaimed as well as natural materials and a clever distribution that allows for […]
Here’s a cool Memory game based on the city of Barcelona! The Fotomemorizador by Guía Curiosa looks like a fun souvenir for both visiters and locals. “If we consider two essential elements of the human being —game and curiosity— and we combine them […]
Here’s another nice poster I think guests would appreciate. Check out Poster Cabaret for more inspiring and awareness raising art works like this one or this one.
