'Materials of Barcelona: Local Materials for Regenerative Architecture' Exhibition

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1 October 2026 – 1 November 2026 · 10:00

Oliva Artés. Museu d'Història de Barcelona, Provençals del Poblenou, Sant Martí

Have you ever wondered what Barcelona is made of? "Materials of Barcelona" is a tactile journey through the genetic code of our architecture. From the founding stone of Montjuïc to industrialised timber and earth that look to the future, come and touch and discover how local, regenerative materials are key to building a decarbonised, circular city that is kinder to the planet. This touring exhibition focuses on the experience of materials as the thread running through urban identity. It covers three key moments in Barcelona — the founding city, the expansion and contemporary innovation — touring the districts of Ciutat Vella, the Eixample and Sant Martí before ending at the Barcelona School of Building Construction (EPSEB). It presents a collection of pieces in various formats, sizes and compositions, carefully selected and curated by EPSEB-UPC. The route shows the richness of building solutions throughout history and the shift from historical manual techniques to contemporary industrial production. Through direct visual and physical contact with stone, earth, binders and timber, the exhibition shows how integrating current processes, such as prefabricating natural materials, is…

Part of the programme: Barcelona World Capital of Architecture 2026. See the 43 activities in this programme in Barcelona, from September 5 to November 23.

Source: Ajuntament de Barcelona · checked on 2 November 2026

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