Design Biographies
Acclaimed and contemporary creators are the focus of the books we have been publishing since 1991; monographs of the luminaries whose work has come to serve as a standard for new generations. The works and the people behind them are the subject of in-depth analysis by leading specialists, whose proximity and knowledge allow these singular theories on design to be reconstructed.
A journey through Antoni de Moragas’s work, a key figure in the modernization of Catalan design and architecture.
Study analyzing Gaudí’s designs, revealing the functional logic behind his fantastic forms.
A monography on Bonet Castellana, avant-garde pioneer who merged architecture and furniture in service of society.
An essential study of Arne Jacobsen, Scandinavian design icon who brought total harmony to his works.
An essential study of Arne Jacobsen, Scandinavian design icon who brought total harmony to his works.
Study on Carles Riart, an atypical creator who renewed furniture with imagination, sensuality, and emotion.
Catalog accompanying Ten light years, showcasing Antoni Arola’s ten years of creative work with light.
Dino Gavina, cultural agitator and pioneer of the Italian Style, turned design into a bridge between art and industry.
An intimate portrait of Gabriel Ordeig, a multidisciplinary creator and key figure in 1980s Spanish design.
A journey through Ilmari Tapiovaara’s work, Finnish design pioneer who bridged rationalism and realism with poetry.
Monographic study of José Antonio Coderch highlighting the link between his objects and his architecture.
Sert, master of modern architecture, reshaped functionalism with a Mediterranean and humanistic vision.
Portrait of Josep Torres Clavé, key figure of the 1930s avant-garde and creator of iconic modern furniture pieces.
Analysis of Domènech i Montaner’s work and thought.
Based on Miguel Milá’s work, the author defines the adventure of the beginnings of industrial design in Spain.
Rafael Moneo’s designs stand on their own, offering a lesson in architecture at the smallest scale.
Norberto Chaves explores the successful integration of Argentine designers in Barcelona.
An intimate portrait of Gabriel Ordeig, a multidisciplinary creator and key figure in 1980s Spanish design.
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