ONA bookshop
ONA bookshop is a reference in the promotion of Catalan culture.
THE STUDIO: Mediapro Exhibitions
This is the division of the Mediapro group that specialises in museum and exhibition projects. They develop the architecture and interior design, creating spaces that transmit information while providing experiences that surprise and stimulate the user.
THE CLIENT: LLIBRERIA ONA
It is a literary space dedicated to books in Catalan. Ona was founded in 1962, with its first branch at Gran Vía in Barcelona, and soon became a benchmark in the dissemination of the Catalan culture. In 2020, they opened new headquarters, which host multiple activities aimed at promoting popular and quality literature through reading workshops, storytelling, poetry readings and literary presentations. The space has been designed with this objective in mind.
THE PROJECT
Llibreria Ona is a space where literature, art and music coexist. The proposal is based on the organisation of the space into several different rooms. The colour design helps the user to locate and identify the different spaces.
The Room: the main space of the bookshop, a place to sit, observe and to be a witness of the novelties.
The Bookshop: a place to chat, read, listen or work on the computer, and even enjoy the melody of a piano - if someone dares to play.
The Cave: a relaxing corner where you can sit and meditate, the atmosphere is achieved basically through decoration, a sofa and soft lighting.
The Chapel: this is the most spiritual space, where you can find art, image, photography, drawing and comic books.
The PetitOna: the space for children where they can dive into a story, learn to read, look and understand.
THE MANUFACTURER: Codina Architectural
Codina Architectural is the division of Codina company specialised in design and architecture. They have been dedicated for more than a century to the manufacture of metal fabrics for multiple sectors. Codina Architectural supports architects, interior designers, engineers and all kinds of designers with innovative solutions for their projects.
THE STAINLESS STEEL
Stainless steel mesh is used as room dividers, helping to create a more intimate atmosphere. This solution delimits the space, allowing to see what is on the other side. The mesh model is Mies R made of AISI 316L, by Codina Architectural, which presents a small spiral, and whose cold tone natural finish gives the space the serenity desired.