Lecture Series 'Architectural Designs' - GATCPAC Conference

The second session of the lecture series 'Architectural Designs: Historical and Contemporary Views from Barcelona' focuses on the significant impact of the GATCPAC group on design in Catalonia. Led by Paolo Sustersic and Juli Capella, this conference offers a dual perspective: an historical overview of the GATCPAC architects as modern housing culture promoters from 1930 to 1937, alongside a contemporary discussion on how their work influenced design narratives in Spain during the 1980s and 1990s. Sustersic will analyze the group's progression from functionalism, drawing connections with renowned movements such as Le Corbusier and Bauhaus, to developing a Mediterranean design ethos. Following this, a dialogue between Capella and journalist Llàtzer Moix will delve into the evolution of design storytelling in Catalonia, examining both historical significance and contemporary relevance. This session promises to enrich understanding of architectural dialogues both past and present.