The Facts
On November 5, 2026, ARCO Madrid announced that architecture practices Garbizu Collar and BeAr will design the Guest Lounge for the 2027 edition of the fair, to be held at IFEMA MADRID from March 3 to 7. Their project, 'LENGUAJE. Un jardín de fragmentos,' was selected by a jury in collaboration with the Leading Brands of Spain Forum and AD magazine. The design transforms the lounge into a garden of architectural forms using common exhibition materials like carpet and wooden panels, which will be reclaimed and reused after the fair. The space is conceived as a setting for encounters, conversation, and relaxation.
The Signal
The selection underscores ARCOmadrid's commitment to integrating architecture and design into the fair experience, creating a distinctive environment that fosters interaction. For collectors and visitors, the lounge offers a curated pause within the fair, reflecting a broader trend of art fairs investing in immersive architectural installations. The project also highlights the growing recognition of emerging Spanish and Swiss architecture practices, with Garbizu Collar and BeAr having received multiple awards for their ephemeral interventions.
- People: Jon Garbizu Etxaide, Victoria Collar Ocampo, Ane Arce, Iñigo Berasategui, Santiago Alfonso, Gonzalo Cabrera, Pedro Maisterra, Maite Sebastiá, Pablo Sequero, Pedro Vargas
- Locations: Madrid
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