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Ricarda Collection

— In the centre of a pine forest along the Mediterranean coast, a few kilometres from Barcelona, in the municipality of El Prat de Llobregat, is the Casa Gomis; better known in the field of architecture as Casa La Ricarda, or to the locals as The Glass House. — Designed by architect Antonio Bonet Castellana, disciple and collaborator of José Luis Sert and Le Corbusier, for the marriage of Agnes Bertrand and Ricardo Gomis.

The house, as we know it today, was designed in 1953, although work did not begin until mid-1957 and the family moved to live there before the final completion certificate was signed in February 1963. It was a work in close collaboration and complicity between the architect and the owners. It is a rationalist work, following the principles of the architecture of the Modern Movement, and with a sense of ‘total work’ according to this criteria.

The architect intervened not only in the design of the building but also in the choice of materials in every detail of interior and furniture design, and also in the design of the surrounding garden.

At the beginning of the twentieth century a series of manifestos on the new concepts of architecture and design had emerged. In 1928 Bonet founded the Swiss CIAM, International Congress of Modern Architecture, under the direction of Le Corbusier.

In response to this initiative, in 1930 Bonet created GATCPAC in Catalonia: Grup d’Arquitectes i Tècnics Catalans per al Progres de l’Architecture Contemporary. Separately in Zaragoza, GATEPAC was created: Group of Artists and Technicians for Spanish progress of Contemporary Architecture, which also integrates GATCPAC, and who has played an important role during the years of the existence of both of these groups.

In 1932, he founded ADLAN in Barcelona, a Friends of l’Art Nou group, aiming to promote avant-garde art. Then in 1935, he created the Pro-Music Discòfils Association with the aim of spreading music through recorded auditions. By the late 1940s, people who had participated in these move-ments and were living in Barcelona, came together and founded Club 49, which was a return to the cultural activities of the previous decade.

Casa La Ricarda

Text :Andrew Trottor, Openhouse

Joaquim Gomis, Joan Prats, José Luis Sert, Eudaldo Serra and Ricardo Gomis, among others were linked to this avant-garde movement that drove the arts in its broadest sense. La Casa Gomis is a consequence of these movements and is directly linked to them. Bonet Castellana was part of GATEPAC, along with Sert and Torres Clave. Prats and J. Gomis were a part of ADLAN and later of Club 49 with R. Gomis.

The basic element that articulates the house and the garden is a module 8.80m x 8.80m, in which four thin iron pillars support a concrete vault to make the building feel light. The property is all on ground level, with one basement that houses spaces for services quarters.

The vaults, or modules, determine the different spaces, establishing a continuous dialogue from inside to out. The building has several distinct areas: ‘the independent pavilion’ for Mr and Mrs Gomis, connected to the rest of the house through a conservatory; the ‘the bedroom pavilion’ with six rooms for their six children; a spacious living and dining area; two porches from the central body that move into the garden, one semi covered; and another wing which held the home of the guards, and the people who look after the running of the house and the garage.

The living room is at the core of the house, which is large with two modules. The design of the great room provides a superb sound reproduction, and also had a piano. There they often hold concerts, organized by Club 49, by other groups or simply as the result of their family life – jazz concerts, concerts of classical music, or just tests or test recordings of previous artists’ relevant representations. Many people from the world of music have performed there, such as Roberto Gerhard, Jean Pierre Rampal, Tete Montoliu, Conchita Badia, Anna Ricci, Gratacós, Carles Santos, Mestres Quadreny, among others.

The garden with the pool is one of the most important parts of the house, bringing in the light to the house. The pool’s primary function was then, and still is now, as a water tank for watering the garden. “In summer, we used to take a dip after playing sports with friends when they came around. But on full moon nights we had enough light to go down to the beach and swim in the sea.”

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MRB30 37,5cm 28cm 27,5cm 15kgMRB35 54,5cm 43,5cm 35cm 30kg

MRB30 14,76” 11,02” 10,83” 33lbsMRB35 21,46” 17,13” 13,78” 66lbs

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The low cylindrical MRB series, designed as a low sized planter, comes in different earthy tones. Its shape recalls the traditional shapes of the round conic planters once produced in the area of Breda.

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TA30 24,5cm 41cm 32,5cm 15kgTA50 29cm 49cm 45,5cm 25kg

TA30 9,65” 16,14” 12,80” 33lbsTA50 11,42” 19,29” 17,91” 55lbs

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Z / BR24BL1

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This is the scene where Atelier Vierkant presents its latest collection vessels and bowls. The team has worked on a subtle balance shape, colour and texture to match the setting of the architectural context where the objects were brought in.

In this perspective the TA series, finished in fine ochre, grey and light blue are examples of how an object assumes its role in the todays interior setting; it not only completes the existing colour palet, but adds texture and volume of shades to the total architectural plan.

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TAH45 20x16,5cm 26,5x20,5cm 45cm 15kgTAH50 24,5x20cm 33,5x26 cm 50cm 20kg

TAH45 7,87x6,50” 10,43x8,07” 17,72” 33lbsTAH50 9,65x7,87” 13,19x10,24 “ 19,69” 44lbs

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BR24R13

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W17 Y18

LRC

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LRC70 32cm 40cm 72cm 38cm 60kg

LRC70 12,60” 15,75” 28,35” 14,96” 132lbs

NEW GREY / W

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The round LR and LRC bowls, either in mono-chrome or with extra line detail recall the shallow shapes of the glass work used in the windows and on the separation blocks between the window frames. The bowls are brought in the interior and take the role as furniture, both functionally as well as esthetically relevant.

LR

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LR70 37cm 34cm 74cm 33,5cm 50kg LR70 14,57” 13,39” 29,13” 13,19” 110lbs

NEW GREY / W

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Teixidors sources the highest quality raw materials, like sustainable cashmere and yak wool from a cooperative in Mongolia, and ecological Merino wool from a small farm in Provence. Today Teixidors' exquisite throws, bedspreads, pillows and scarves can be found in some of the most prestigious stores and hotels in the world. Teixidors is part of the non-profit organization, Fundació Privada President Amat Roumens (FUPAR) based in Terrassa, Barcelona.

The textiles used in the setting are from Teixidors, a Barcelona based textile brand with a social voca-tion aimed at achieving economic independence and social inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. This objective has laid the foundation for over 30 years of award-winning design, created on manual looms in our own workshop in Terrassa (Barcelona).

GR GRS a b h w

GRS40 23,5cm 40cm 33cm 20kgGR25 19,5cm 23cm 34cm 15kgGR40 28,5cm 38cm 36cm 25kg

GRS40 9,25” 15,75” 12,99” 44lbsGR25 7,68” 9,06” 13,39” 33lbsGR40 11,22” 14,96” 14,17” 55lbs

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On a total different level, the GR line is presented as still life, and comes in both a black smooth finish, as well as white washed semi mat engobe, with subtle black rim.

SP

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SP40 35,5cm 30cm 55,5cm 39,5cm 40kgSP45 27,5cm 17cm 40cm 43cm 20kgSP50 31,5cm 30cm 54,5cm 45,5cm 45kg

SP40 13,98” 11,81” 21,85” 15,55” 88lbsSP45 10,83” 6,69” 15,75” 16,93” 44lbsSP50 12,40” 11,81” 21,46” 17,91” 99lbs

BL1 + GLAZE

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The introduction of engobe surface finishes, and the option to apply the ‘clay perfumes’ to a big variety of models, broadened the ways the Atelier could express the different natures of clay. The launch of the SP vase — that comes with a two-directional texture and an emerald green or admiral blue colour finish. Originally designed as a flowerpot, they can used without plantation, as iconic object, or filled up with dry leaves or branches.

MRO

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MRO50 36,5cm 27cm 48cm 25kgMRO55 43,5cm 33,5cm 54cm 30kg

MRO50 14,37” 10,63” 18,90” 55lbsMRO55 17,13” 13,19” 21,26” 66lbs

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BR24NEWGREY

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V8 + GLAZE

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A variation on this is MRO series – which have a formal opening on top, and come in a duotone finish.

CLD

BD

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BD4040 40cm 40cm 40cm 20kgCLD5050 50cm 50cm 50cm 30kgBRLD6060 60cm 30cm 60cm 45kg

BD4040 15,75” 15,75” 15,75” 44lbsCLD5050 19,69” 19,69” 19,69” 66lbsBRLD6060 23,62” 11,81” 23,62” 99lbs

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In addition, the design team introduced a variation on the B and CL series; decorated with dots, the BD and CLD vessels create and rhythm the white washed corridor of the La Ricarda villa.

CL

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CL35 35cm 35cm 35cm 20kgCL40 40cm 40cm 40cm 25kg

CL35 13,78” 13,78” 13,78” 44lbsCL40 15,75” 15,75” 15,75” 55lbs

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WS + NEW GREY

KH-leather

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KHL1 54cm 66cm 34cm 25cm 35,5cm 37,5cm 75kgKHL2 59cm 73cm 34cm 25cm 36cm 38cm 75kg

KHL1 21,3” 26” 13,4” 9,8” 13,9” 14,7” 165lbsKHL2 22” 27,6” 13,4” 9,8” 14,2” 15” 165lbs

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KH1 55cm 65cm 34cm 25cm 37,5cm 75kgKH2 56,5cm 70cm 34cm 25cm 39cm 75kg

KH1 21,5” 25,6” 13,4” 9,8 15,7” 165lbsKH1 22” 27,6” 13,4” 9,8 15,3” 165lbs

Finally, in preparation for the salone 2020, Atelier Vierkant introduces the marriage of leather with clay; the particular high quality leather finish on top of the KH pebbles.