Not yellow but green! Barcelona has launched its own fleet of eco-friendly taxis. Taxi Ecològic use only hybrid vehicles, that are therefore much less polluting and silent. Other cool features: ionised air, phone chargers, free wifi, credit card payment and easy billing […]
We like the upcycled furniture by Reborn Recraft Atelier in the Born (Barcelona). Old drawers have plenty of after-life possibilities, like the Cojonuda Table by Pöko Design.
A while ago we visited Valldaura self sufficient lab, a project by the IaaC. This magical place in Collserola, a mountain range of Barcelona, is a great inspiration to anyone interested in learning from nature, becoming self sufficient, permaculture and knowledge sharing. […]
Miguel Milá is one of our favourite Barcelona designers, whose timeless designs are a wise inspiration for all that is to come. Check out the documentary of his work and life.
Tourist Walk is Marc Javierre’s photographic documentary of mass tourism in Barcelona. While some photos might seem funny, it shows the sad truth of irresponsible tourism in the city. We hope that showing this phenomenon inspires more people to do something against […]
Barcelona is the third happiest city in the world, according to Forbes… maybe that’s a bit exaggerated, especially if you read why (shopping?!) but we agree; you can be very happy in Barcelona!
Want to stay in Barcelona during the 60ies? Check out La Granja’s new design of Chic&Basic Ramblas. The doors of the rooms feature a small exhibition about that time: culture and society, design icons, tourism, mass consumption, folklore, intellectual jet sets, the […]
Teixidors is another company from Barcelona whose values we like very much. We create unique, unrepeatable products made with highest quality materials that always follow an entirely manual process. Our project is not a romantic utopia; it’s a work philosophy with a […]
Last week we visited Apartment 1/11 of Casa Bloc in St Andreu, Barcelona. We recommend this trip to anyone interested in Barcelona’s history, architecture and design. You need to book in advance vie the DHUB. Casa Bloc is a residential building built […]
We like products 100% made in Barcelona, and if they are 100% recyclable even more so! So we like Boo in Barcelona.
On our quest to define what Barcelona design is, Viviana Narotzky’s book ’La Barcelona del diseño’ is a must-read.
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 […]
In Barcelona, buying bulk is part of the city’s history, and visiting one of these historic shops is a unique olfactory experience. Buying bulk reduces transportation, packaging and food waste, and, now it also looks good! No need for individually wrapped portions, […]
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.
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…
