Glocal Design 89 'Visionarias del espacio' Examines Human-Centered Design with Ezequiel Farca and Konstantin Grcic
The 89th issue of Glocal Design Magazine, named 'Visionarias del espacio', showcases 15 women architects and designers from Mexico. It features two collectible covers created by Prince Láuder and Jimena Estíbaliz. A segment titled 'Crear menos. Pensar mejor.' brings together Mexican designer Ezequiel Farca and German designer Konstantin Grcic, highlighting the idea that design should improve human experiences. Farca's work spans multiple scales, while Grcic is celebrated for his minimalist approach. Additionally, the publication delves into workplace design, prioritizing human well-being and employing strategies like neuroarchitecture and biophilia. NeoCon 2026 is also covered, illustrating the intersection of architecture, technology, and culture, alongside notes on architectural projects in Seville, San Luis Potosí, the Czech Republic, and São Paulo.
Key facts
- Glocal Design Magazine's 89th edition is titled 'Visionarias del espacio' and features 15 women architects and interior designers.
- Two collectible covers for the issue were created by Prince Láuder and Jimena Estíbaliz.
- The edition includes a feature titled 'Crear menos. Pensar mejor.' pairing Ezequiel Farca and Konstantin Grcic.
- Ezequiel Farca is a Mexican designer whose work spans furniture, residences, hotels, and complex developments across Mexico, the United States, Europe, and other markets.
- Konstantin Grcic is described as one of the most influential voices in contemporary design, known for intelligent reduction and simplicity.
- Ten corporate architecture studios from around the world were invited to answer how to design places where people want to be.
- NeoCon 2026 coverage highlights the fair's transformation into a laboratory converging architecture, technology, hospitality, sustainability, and culture.
- Related notes include projects in Seville, San Luis Potosí, the Czech Republic, and São Paulo, including Estúdio Módulo designing the new Itaú Cultural headquarters.
Entities
Artists
- Ezequiel Farca
- Konstantin Grcic
- Prince Láuder
- Jimena Estíbaliz
- Alejandra Tornel
- Penélope de la Madrid
- Michelle Garmendia
- Prince Lauder
- Bibiana Huber
- Melissa Falcón
- Saraí Noguez
- Raymundo Botello
- Rodolfo Agrella
- Claire Pijoulat
- Odile Hainaut
- Annalisa Rosso
- Es Devlin
- David Lynch
- Matilde Cassani
- Shigeru Ban
- Hans Ulrich Obrist
- Andrea Trimarchi
- Simone Farresin
Institutions
- Glocal Design Magazine
- NeoCon
- Itaú Cultural
- Estúdio Módulo
- Museo Franz Mayer
- Salone del Mobile
- Fuori Salone
- iF Design Awards
- ICFF
- Tecnológico de Monterrey
- B-Huber Estudio
- Four Seasons
- ETNO
- AmoATO Studio
- International Contemporary Furniture Fair
- WantedDesign
- Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
- Salone del Mobile.Milano
- Icon Design
- Domus
- DmasC Arquitectos
- Fiera Milano
- Artek
- Prada Frames
Locations
- Mexico
- United States
- Europe
- Seville
- Spain
- San Luis Potosí
- Czech Republic
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Milan
- Florence
- Italy
- Tulum
- Costalegre
- New York City
- Madrid
- Rotterdam
- Netherlands
- Fiera Milano Rho
- Brera
- Tortona
- Alcova