A new stage for reflection on landscape
The 13th International Landscape Biennial of Barcelona expands its horizons by incorporating a new meeting space: Piscina Barcelona. On November 17th and 18th, 2025, the 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 the COAC and Fira de Barcelona responds to the natural evolution of Piscina Barcelona, which in recent years has increasingly incorporated landscape architecture, wellness, and outdoor environments into its proposal, establishing a direct link with landscape architecture.
A forward-looking collaboration
The agreement signed between both institutions aims to promote the design of sustainable, healthy outdoor spaces in dialogue with nature. The inclusion of the fair in the Biennial’s program strengthens this line of action and opens the debate on landscape to new related sectors such as wellness, outdoor design, and sustainable architecture.
As highlighted by Marina Cervera, Executive Director of the Biennial: "The Biennial is not only an international forum for reflection; it is also a bridge between disciplines and professionals who share the same sensitivity toward territory, urban ecology, and contemporary design."
Program of activities at Piscina Barcelona
Monday, November 17th
‘Insight the Project: academia, profession, business’
- A 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 specialists and agents of the landscape
Tuesday, November 18th
‘Book Launch Fira’
- Editorial showcase dedicated to recent works on landscape, territory, and city
- Moderated by architect Octavi Mestre
- In collaboration with La Capell bookstore
- Format designed to highlight contemporary thinking around landscape
Piscina Barcelona: An ecosystem in evolution
Piscina Barcelona has established itself 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 exhibition space compared to the previous edition
- Double the area dedicated to outdoor equipment
- Focus on sustainability and holistic well-being
Landscape as a tool for transformation
This collaboration strengthens the role of landscape in mitigating climate change and its contribution to current environmental challenges. The Biennial’s presence at Piscina Barcelona enriches the professional debate and reinforces the connection between industry, architecture, and landscape—key aspects in the transformation of outdoor spaces.
As stated by Ángel Celorrio, Director of Piscina Barcelona: "This agreement represents a strategic step in our commitment to position the fair as a reference space for professionals in outdoor environment design."
Dates: November 17–18, 2025
Venue: Fira de Barcelona
Activities: Free and open upon prior registration
REGISTER for free and open side events HERE
More information: www.piscinabarcelona.es
