Pedro Miralles Claver (26 August 1955 – 30 August 1993) was a distinguished Spanish architect and industrial designer renowned for his contributions to late 20th-century design. Born in Valencia, Miralles began his architectural studies there before completing them in Madrid. During his time in Madrid, he connected with influential figures of the postmodern movement, including architect Rafael Moneo and notable personalities from the Movida Madrileña cultural scene, such as filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar and fashion designer Jesús del Pozo. (Wikipedia)
A year later, he organised his first solo furniture show in Valencia. In 1987, he earned a master’s degree in industrial design from Milan’s prestigious Domus Academy.
Luis Adelantado, NMF, B.d Ediciones de Disefio, Arflex & José Martinez Medina, and Artespafa created his industrial designs, which include references to cinema, literature, and popular music.
Summary of works Pedro Miralles
- NMF’s 1985 Acuatica chair,
- 1985 Dry Martini stool,
- 1986 Armchair 115,
- Voyeur folding screen,
- Egyptian lamp and Calzada rug were among his creations.
- Punt Mobles produced his three-part interlocking Andrews Sisters tables in bubinga wood in 1988, and
- Santa & Cole produced his Egipcia floor lamp in 1987.
- His waste bins, made of concrete and sheet iron with an integrated ashtray, were installed at the 1992 Seville Expo °92. Their dodecahedron form was inspired by the Torre del Oro, a 13th-century 12-sided tower overlooking the Guadalquivir.
Recognition of Pedro Miralles
Miralles’ work received numerous prizes, such as the ADI-FAD selection in 1985 for his Acuática Chair and a prize he won again in 1988, this time with the Egipicia Lamp. In 1987, the School of Architects of Madrid was awarded the prestigious Design Prize.
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