OBDA (Octavio Barrera Design Atelier)
works transversally between the fields of furniture, lighting, objects, spatial design and crafts. He likes to understand his practice as a way to (problem-solving) for individuals, agencies and institutions, moving away from a rigid or conventional design formula, working according to the values of each project, offering a wide variety of services from design and development through to fabrication and installation for in-demand projects at different scales by individual or collaborative making process, working regularly with architects, interior designers and private clients on commissions to create unique custom pieces, with a concious research and handcrafted approach.
If you are interested in commissioning a custom piece, tailored project, collaborations or just to say hi! drop a line to hola@octaviobarrera.com
Services
Design and fabrication
Made to order handmade and custom built furniture, lighting and objects, from the initial idea to a final pieces for individuals and commercial assignments.
Fitout projects
Whether residential joinery or commercial spaces, working closely with other professionals, agencies or individuals to gain a deep understanding of the needs of each project.
Explorations and research
Self-initiated and in-demand crafts exercises and material experimentation in which through research on processes and old techniques developes prototypes and one-off pieces.
I am very grateful to those who have been patient in helping me with different projects throughout these years. Pau Vallvé, Andrés Berastegui, Dani Quintero, Luis C. Nikuradse and Gabriel Pérez. ︎
Design and fabrication
Made to order handmade and custom built furniture, lighting and objects, from the initial idea to a final pieces for individuals and commercial assignments.Fitout projects
Whether residential joinery or commercial spaces, working closely with other professionals, agencies or individuals to gain a deep understanding of the needs of each project.Explorations and research
Self-initiated and in-demand crafts exercises and material experimentation in which through research on processes and old techniques developes prototypes and one-off pieces.I am very grateful to those who have been patient in helping me with different projects throughout these years. Pau Vallvé, Andrés Berastegui, Dani Quintero, Luis C. Nikuradse and Gabriel Pérez. ︎
About
A canary-born designer and artist with a multi-faceted background spanning from skateboarding culture to creative direction in cultural projects such as Lava Circular. Octavio Barrera moved to Barcelona in 2010, since then he begins to show a special interest in furniture-objects and handcrafts, generally using wood and primary materials as a clear identity of its works.
After formed at EINA (University Center of Design and Art) 2014, he co-founded the independent collective Proyecto Islas Canarias later Hisla.org, as a starting point for the development of explorative projects focused on the folk Canary culture and crafts.
Nowadays working as a independent designer and cultural mediator, combining commisioned projects with self-initiated work and explorations, driven by spontaneous and hands-on approach where he produces one-off pieces and artifacts.
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A canary-born designer and artist with a multi-faceted background spanning from skateboarding culture to creative direction in cultural projects such as Lava Circular. Octavio Barrera moved to Barcelona in 2010, since then he begins to show a special interest in furniture-objects and handcrafts, generally using wood and primary materials as a clear identity of its works.
After formed at EINA (University Center of Design and Art) 2014, he co-founded the independent collective Proyecto Islas Canarias later Hisla.org, as a starting point for the development of explorative projects focused on the folk Canary culture and crafts.
Nowadays working as a independent designer and cultural mediator, combining commisioned projects with self-initiated work and explorations, driven by spontaneous and hands-on approach where he produces one-off pieces and artifacts.
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