Block Breaker

Analyzing the fusion of film and architecture, a satellite festival grounds for Cannes in Barcelona aims to celebrate Spanish cinema history and ignite urban renewal. Nestled within L’exiample, known for its rigid layout, the project introduces a new midway through the superblock stemming from Parc Joan Miró. This achieves a new film and allied arts hub along the coveted ‘avenidas verdes’ without sacrificing vital green space. The structures, which have resulted in an archipelagic reading, contain dual programs to ensure year-round use, even during the festival’s off-season. Balancing functionality and aesthetics, this endeavor seeks to enrich both the cinematic and urban experience, fostering enduring community engagement and championing a new way to view what is possible within Barcelona’s well-established urban fabric.