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Hemendik is a community and publishing
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El estudio de arquitectura Ortega Diago ha sido el ganador de la cuarta edición del Premio Peña Ganchegui a la Joven Arquitectura Vasca.
We find him at Cobalto Studio, the space that Gabriel and his team inhabit in Barcelona. A sort of art gallery, creative workshop, sensory archive, and office adorned with objects that are as emotive as they are beautiful. The entrance greets us with intriguing pieces of noble and pure materials. To the left, a long table is positioned in front of the glass facade, activating a dialogue between the indoors and outdoors. At the back of the studio, a resting area or small lounge leads to the more functional space. A wardrobe runs along the area of work tables. A hat, several drawings, photographs, ceramics, and other unique objects rest on top of it.
Gabriel shows us some of the items he has brought to add a personal touch to the article: the guitar that once belonged to his father, his unintended collection of white Vans sneakers, and some effects that are part of his particular creative universe. His enthusiasm for including them in the selection is more than noticeable. At the end of our visit, he decides that one of the ‘artistic installations’ he has arranged for the photos, will be exhibited at Cobalto Studio for at least a few hours. “Could be fun, right?” he asks rhetorically in a question that summarizes all his persona at once.
After photographing the objects chosen for this ‘Selected by,’ we sit down to chat over a cup of coffee around the majestic table that welcomes Cobalto Studio’s visits. Relaxed, delighted by the soft winter sun streaming in through the windows, we converse about poetry, music, work and life in a brief but exquisite gathering.
MY FATHER’S GUITAR. I started again with lessons and wanted to play this specific guitar. It symbolizes him (who is no longer here) and is still part of his presence and his enthusiasm that accompanies me.
FONDATION MAEGHT TICKET. I think it’s the most barbaric and beautiful place I’ve ever been.
I would love to live there. I like the materiality, the place, the vegetation, the art pieces… everything. Designer JOSEP LLUÍS SERT. Year INAUGURATED IN 1964.
“TARTERA” ROCKING. This rocking chair is a harmonious fusion of two symmetrical side pieces, seamlessly integrating the backrest, arms, legs, and tilting arch into a fluid and unified form. The cohesiveness of these elements is accentuated by an oval aperture at the center, creating the illusion of a singular wooden plane.
