ROMERO POLO JOINS THE ‘BARCELONA WORLD CAPITAL OF ARCHITECTURE 2026’ INITIATIVE

In a pivotal year for Barcelona’s international profile, having been designated the World Capital of Architecture 2026, Romero Polo reaffirms its strategic positioning and commitment to urban development through its active collaboration in two major flagship initiatives in the city. The company is sponsoring the exhibition “Futur immediat. Transformar l’espai públic metropolità”, as well as the exhibition “Atles Re-edificatòria”. These collaborations reflect the company’s close relationship with public authorities and the city’s agents of change, consolidating its role as a key technical partner in the delivery of infrastructure, the management of public space and the preservation of architectural heritage.

On one hand, Romero Polo’s involvement takes the form of the exhibition organised by the Barcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB). This initiative, centred on the present and the immediate future, explores the criteria, tools and methodologies being used to develop new solutions for metropolitan public space. The exhibition illustrates the transformation of the region to tackle climate change, ensure sustainable mobility and restore natural and cultural heritage.

On the other hand, the company is sponsoring “Atles Re-edificatòria”, an exhibition curated by Alexandra Laudo and the architect and photographer Adrià Goula, which opened on 19 June at the Alfarràs Palace, at the foot of the Horta Labyrinth. Forming part of the programme promoted by the Mies van der Rohe Foundation and Barcelona City Council, this exhibition fosters an innovative dialogue between large-format photographs depicting iconic regeneration projects in Barcelona and works by renowned contemporary artists, exploring the shared languages between architectural practice and art.

Through these initiatives, Romero Polo reaffirms its commitment to contributing social and cultural value to the region, whilst participating in the major debates on the transformation and sustainability of the cities of the future.