A new stage for landscape reflection
The XIII Barcelona International Landscape Biennial expands its horizons by incorporating a new meeting space: Piscina Barcelona. On November 17 and 18, 2025, the trade fair organized by Fira de Barcelona will become one of the two main venues of the Biennial, alongside the traditional Palau de la Música Catalana.
This strategic alliance between COAC and Fira de Barcelona responds to the natural evolution of Piscina Barcelona, which in recent years has prominently incorporated landscaping, wellness and outdoor environments into its proposal, establishing a direct link with landscape architecture.
A collaboration with a vision for the future
The agreement signed between both institutions aims to promote the design of sustainable, healthy outdoor spaces in dialogue with nature. The incorporation of the trade fair into the Biennial's programming reinforces this line of action and opens the landscape debate to new related sectors such as wellness, outdoor design and sustainable architecture.
As Marina Cervera, Executive Director of the Biennial, highlights: "The Biennial is not only an international forum for reflection; it is also a bridge between disciplines and professionals who share the same sensitivity towards territory, urban ecology and contemporary design".
Program of activities at Piscina Barcelona
Monday, November 17 'Insight the Project: academia, profession, business'
- Dialogue space between the academic world, the professional field and the business sector
- Joint reflection on experiences, methodologies and current challenges in landscape intervention
- Participation of landscape specialists and agents
Tuesday, November 18 'Book presentation - Book Launch Fira'
- Editorial showcase dedicated to recent works on landscape, territory and city
- Moderated by architect Octavi Mestre
- Collaboration with La Capell bookstore
- Format designed to highlight contemporary thinking around landscape
Piscina Barcelona: An evolving ecosystem
Piscina Barcelona has consolidated as Europe's most international event in the pool, wellness and outdoor sectors. Its 2025 edition will feature:
- More than 400 exhibitors from 30 countries
- 22% more surface area compared to the previous edition
- Double space dedicated to outdoor area equipment
- Focus on sustainability and integral wellness
Landscape as a transformation tool
This collaboration reinforces the role of landscape in climate change mitigation and its contribution to current environmental challenges. The Biennial's presence at Piscina Barcelona enriches professional debate and reinforces the connection between industry, architecture and landscape, key aspects in the transformation of outdoor spaces.
As Ángel Celorrio, director of Piscina Barcelona, points out: "This agreement represents a strategic step in our commitment to position the trade fair as a reference space for outdoor environment design professionals".
Dates: November 17-18, 2025
Location: Fira de Barcelona
Activities: Free and open upon registration
REGISTRATION for free and open side events upon registration HERE
More information: www.piscinabarcelona.es
