As part of the Barcelona Design Week 2024 OFF program, ESDI, together with Hansgrohe, will organize a roundtable discussion dedicated to water. The event will be moderated by the school’s professor, Manel Mart\u00ednez Espuny, and will bring together experts in product design, interior design, and architecture.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcc6Date: October 22 at 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccdVenue: WeContract BCN<\/p>\n
The roundtable discussion will focus on water, following the theme of this year’s Barcelona Design Week. Barcelona, \u200b\u200ba city facing an unprecedented water scarcity emergency, provides the perfect setting for reflection to explore how design can contribute to accelerating the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and building a future in balance between the planet and human beings.<\/p>\n
Barcelona Design Week is an opportunity to inspire, educate, and mobilize the local and global community, showcasing how design and creativity, applied mindfully, can be a powerful tool to address the critical challenge of water management and conservation.<\/p>\n
Therefore, ESDI and hansgrohe have joined forces to organize a roundtable discussion with experts in sustainability, architecture, interior design, and product design, who will discuss innovative solutions applied to water consumption and management. The panelists will be:<\/p>\n
Gabriel Gomera
\nFounder of Gabriel Gomera Studio, an interior design and architecture firm with offices in Barcelona and Shanghai. His work focuses on residential, hospitality, cultural, and healthcare projects, adopting an organic vision of space and incorporating artisanal processes and sustainable solutions.<\/p>\n
M\u00aa Lourdes Romeo
\nAssociate at Batlleiroig and a specialist in sustainability, Batlleiroig combines the practices of planning, landscape architecture, and architecture, committed to finding solutions to address the climate emergency and promoting responsible environmental intervention.<\/p>\n
Primavera Arquitectes
\nFounded by ESDI professors Ivan Mases and Anna Jan\u00e9, this firm focuses on creating healthy and sustainable spaces, integrating the character of its environment and its clients with a strong commitment to energy efficiency.<\/p>\n
Sergi Abajo
\nProduct marketing at Hansgrohe, a brand known for its comprehensive bathroom experiences, combining water-saving technologies with innovative products that promote a sustainable lifestyle.<\/p>\n
This edition’s moderator will be:<\/p>\n
Manel Mart\u00ednez Espuny
\nESDI professor and founder of ESPUNYDESIGN, specializing in architecture and interior design with a focus on health, efficiency, and sustainability. He applies concepts such as LEED and the circular economy to his projects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"