This year’s edition of Mextrópoli, a benchmark festival in the international architectural field, includes exhibitions of the work of renowned architects Benedetta Tagliabue and Josep Bohigas.

The "Weaving Architecture” exhibition, exhibited at the San Ildefonso School, contains some of the most outstanding interventions of the last 20 years of the EMBT studio, Enric Miralles and Benedetta Tagliabue. Some of the works that make up the exhibition are the Mercat de Santa Caterina in Barcelona, the Scottish Parliament, the transformation of the old port of Hamburg or the new church and parish complex of San Giacomo in Ferrara.

‘Weaving Architecture’ invites readers to explore EMBT projects as a means of gaining a comprehensive understanding of space, while also connecting individuals, narratives, and locations through contemporary architectural design.

In the same space, you can see the exhibition ‘Industrialised and Cooperative Housing in Barcelona’, curated by the Catalan architect Josep Bohigas.

In recent years, Barcelona has committed to flexible, efficient, and participatory housing models, alongside traditional construction methods. Cohabitation and industrialised construction are two innovative models that meet these criteria.

In the exhibition, you can view a variety of images, videos, and information on the latest avant-garde projects. These are arranged in a continuous structure of doors, which when opened and closed, create a dynamic and informative path suitable for all. Similarly, a case study from Mexico will be included, which will focus on each of the cooperative and industrialized housing models presented.

Mextrópoli is the premier architecture and city festival in the Americas. It draws over 80,000 people engaged in urban design, including students, citizens, tourists, creatives, public servants, artists, opinion leaders, and industry experts, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and viewpoints, and fostering a new vision of cities through architecture.

The Institut Ramon Llull supports Tagliabue and Bohigas' participation in Mextrópoli through a new grant initiative targeted at festivals, biennials, and international events aimed at promoting the works of creators of Catalan culture in the fields of visual arts, design, and architecture at significant international events. Its 2024 edition is titled "Repair the city" and its full programme can be found here.