Our first stop was Palau Robert, a landmark Neo-classical mansion owned by the Government of Catalonia. On view was Delta Awards: 50 Years with Design 1960-2010, a showcase highlighting excellence in the design and production of industrial objects in Spain. Left: Sketches by Alberto Lievore of his Rothko chair, which won a Delta award in 1981. Photo 1 of 23 in Barcelona, Day One by Amanda Dameron

Barcelona, Day One

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Our first stop was Palau Robert, a landmark Neo-classical mansion owned by the Government of Catalonia. On view was Delta Awards: 50 Years with Design 1960-2010, a showcase highlighting excellence in the design and production of industrial objects in Spain. Left: Sketches by Alberto Lievore of his Rothko chair, which won a Delta award in 1981.