Her project “Areny”, developed in collaboration with her partner Ander Lizaso, has beaten seven other finalists. The jury praised its modularity and integration into the urban environment, as well as its simplicity and elegance
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Ester Pujol, IED Barcelona lecturer, wins La Rambla terrace design competition
Date
13 November 2026
“Areny”, a project by IED Barcelona lecturer Ester Pujol in collaboration with her partner Ander Lizaso, has won the La Rambla terrace design competition. Organised by ADI-FAD with the support of Barcelona City Council, the competition sought designs for the new furnishings to be installed on the terraces of bars and restaurants in Barcelona's La Rambla Zone of Excellence.
“Areny”, which beat seven other shortlisted proposals, features three elements: a terrace boundary structure, an information board and an auxiliary unit. Two key concepts bring them together: the arch and transparency. The design thus reinterprets a formal heritage long present on La Rambla from a contemporary perspective, drawing inspiration from the sinuous and ornamental forms characteristic of Barcelona.
The jury particularly praised the proposal's modularity. The project offers several options for enclosing terrace spaces, including the addition of a railing, as well as planters of different heights. Its integration into the urban environment, together with the simplicity and elegance of its formal design, were also highlighted by the panel of experts.
In the next phase, the winning team will develop prototypes in collaboration with the stakeholders involved and Barcelona City Council.
Photos: courtesy of FAD.
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