Materials de Barcelona: Materials locals per a l'arquitectura regenerativa

Materials de Barcelona presents an interpretation of local architecture through the physical elements that make up the city.

The exhibition analyses the genetic code of Barcelona's architecture through a journey exploring the materials used in its urban evolution. Visitors view a selection of pieces of varying compositions and formats that illustrate the transition from historical construction techniques to contemporary industrial processes. The proposal delves into the use of stone, earth, binders and timber to understand how local resources are adapted to meet the challenges of sustainability and the circular economy.

The exhibition takes place at the Oliva Artés space, a branch of the Museu d'Història de Barcelona dedicated to hosting cultural and exhibition projects. The project is curated by Amanda Rivera Vidal and Cristian Muñoz Catalán, and has been developed by the Escola Politècnica Superior d'Edificació de Barcelona with the collaboration of the Centre de Ciència i Tecnologia Forestal de Catalunya. The visit is aimed at audiences interested in design, architecture and urban transformation.

The installation offers a direct approach to the building elements that define the identity of Barcelona's various districts and historical periods. Through this itinerary across the rooms, the public examines the continued relevance of traditional resources compared to the prefabrication of natural materials in the current context.