INTERVIEW

His studio in Barcelona is situated in a magnificent apartment in the

Ensanche neighbourhood, opposite Gaudí’s La Pedrera building.

And thanks to the magic of geometry and light—in which Quitllet

undoubtedly trusts—an interplay of reflections provides him with

a view of another Gaud

í gem; the Sagrada Familia cathedral. This

inspiration is multiplied in a city like Barcelona, which he says

allows him to set his own creative pace. It is in this context, we talk

to him about the outstanding Mirage collection created by Pomd’or

and his take on the designer’s role in the 21st century.

Eugeni

Quitllet

At the foundation of the Mirage collection there

is a very specific shape: the hexagon. What does it

represent for you?

EQ: The hexagon is a perfect geometrical

figure that can be found in nature. The length of

each side is the same as the radius. You can see this

shape very clearly when you look at the honeycomb

structures built by bees. But it can also be seen in soap

bubbles when they merge together. And this brings us

to the bathroom universe and the concepts of water

and light.

Hexagons made from metallic or transparent surfaces

create an interplay of light reflections, a kaleidoscope

of sparkles, full of suggestions.

Mirage means illusion. When the light passes through

the atmosphere it gives the illusion that faraway items

are closer to us, as if by magic.

EQ: The Mirage collection could be described

as an optical illusion. You don’t know where the items

that comprise it start or finish. It creates a game of

mirrors. The pieces are consistent, they have a

certain authority, a presence. They are made with fine

materials, but at the same time, due to this interplay

of lights the item appears to fade away, tending to

disappear altogether.

I was entrusted with the task of designing a high-end

bathroom collection, with the perfectionist execution

typical of the Pomd’or brand. Therefore they are

engraved within a universe of beautiful pieces.

The star piece of the collection includes a gem; a ruby.

EQ: The robe hook is the iconic item in

the Mirage collection. And the only one which

incorporates colour. The red ruby included within it is

a decorative piece that fully encapsulates the concepts

of geometry and light. It is the colour of life, a drop of

blood that breathes life into the item. Together with

the shape of the hexagonal cone which has six interior

chrome facets, there are another six facets made from

contemporary methacrylate ruby. Its high translucency

creates an interplay of reflections and mirrors that is

endlessly multiplied. If you had to imagine Pomd’or,

you could exclusively define it using this hook.

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