GUBI PRESENTS

Pedrera Collection

By Barba Corsini & Joaquim Ruiz Millet

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Barba Corsini (1916-2008) was a leading functionalist architect. In

1955, he was assigned to remodel the attics of the prominent Antoni

Gaudí landmark La Pedrera. Used as a laundry room and a storage

area, Corsini transformed the space into 13 modern apartments.

To complete the architectural experience, he specifically designed

and decorated the apartments with his own designs, inspired by the

characteristic appearance of the building – the Pedrera Coffee Table

being one of them. For the base of the table, inspiration came from

the vaulted ceilings of La Pedrera. It has a powerful simple character,

which also is an apt description of Corsini's personal design style

and fits well into any contemporary home.

In 1991, it was decided that the loft space of La Pedrera should be

restored according to the original conception of Gaudí. The interior

made by Corsini was torn down and most of it thrown away. During

the renovation the architect and gallerist, Joaquim Ruiz Millet,

discovered Corsini’s work – and the two started to collaborate to

make his designs more known and available for the public.