Spanish Pavilion at World Design Capital Frankfurt 2026 Reimagines Gaudí

From April 30 to October 30, 2026, the Cervantes Institute in Frankfurt will present the Spanish Design Pavilion, titled "DRAC: Gaudí and the Inhabited Form," as part of the World Design Capital Frankfurt Rhein-Main 2026. This impressive walk-through sculpture, crafted by José Ramón Tramoyeres and Manolo García from ggstudio, covers an area of 150 m² and is constructed from lightweight modular materials, featuring over 16,000 ceramic pieces along with wood and textiles. Drawing inspiration from the salamander at Park Güell, it showcases Gaudí's signature organic style and trencadís technique. Designed for easy assembly and disassembly, the project, spearheaded by ICEX and the Cervantes Institute, will also include cultural events and an exhibition on Valencian ceramics to foster Spain-Germany relations, embodying New European Bauhaus principles of sustainability.