Wanda Barcelona

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Wanda Barcelona is a contemporary design studio based in Barcelona, Spain. It was founded by Daniel Mancini and Inti Vélez in 2007. They studio specializes in large-scale artistic installations, ephemeral architecture, display windows, and sculptural environments created mainly from paper and cardboard.

History

Colombian industrial designer Daniel Mancini and Colombian architect Inti Vélez met in Barcelona and soon formed Wanda Barcelona. The founders shared an interest in origami, handcrafted design, and paper art, which became the foundation of the studio's creative approach. Spanish artist Iris Joval soon joined the team, contributing an artistic dimension to the studio's projects. Today Daniel Mancini is Creative Director, Inti Vélez is General Manager, and Iris Joval is Head Designer.

Work and design approach

Wanda Barcelona specializes in the creation of "ephemeral worlds" through installations, scenography, window displays, and architectural interventions. The studio's work often incorporates paper, cardboard, folding techniques, laser-cutting technology, and handcrafted assembly. Sustainability and craftsmanship are recurring themes throughout its projects.

The firm's creative methodology combines architecture, industrial design, and visual arts. According to the studio, its work seeks to transform ordinary materials into immersive environments that evoke wonder and emotional engagement.

Clients and collaborations

Wanda Barcelona has produced installations and visual merchandising projects for luxury fashion houses, cultural institutions, and international brands. Reported clients have included:

• Dior
• Louis Vuitton
• Tiffany & Co.
• Colette
• Hermès
• Cartier
• Chopard
• Commes des Garçons
• Karl Lagerfeld
• Peugeot
• Daelim Museum
• Paco Rabanne
• Harrods
• Kate Spade
• V Magazine
• Pandox
• La Perla
• The Bicester Collection
• Lalique
• Fairmont Hotel
• Bentley
• Zara Home

Select projects

Karl Lagerfeld: ModeMethode (2015)

Wanda Barcelon created a large-scale paper installation for a museum retrospective exhibition dedicated to Karl Lagerfeld at the Bundeskunsthalle in Bonn, Germany. The project involved tens of thousands of handcrafted paper elements assembled into an immersive architectural environment.

Christian Dior, Couturier du Rêve (2017)

For this exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, Wanda Barcelona created an immersive handcrafted paper garden inspired by Christian Dior's lifelong fascination with flowers and gardens. Comprising thousands of paper botanical elements, including roses, lilies of the valley, and and cascading wisteria, the installation transformed the exhibition galleries into theatrical landscapes that complemented the house's couture creations and reinforced the exhibition's exploration of Dior's enduring connection to nature.

References

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