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Pedrera Collection
By Barba Corsini & Joaquim Ruiz Millet
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.
