For the first time, BD Barcelona took part in Barcelona Design Week, opening its Poblenou showroom to the public on 15th and 16th October 2026. More than 200 visitors came through the space over two days, celebrating the design scene of the city the brand has called home since 1972.

At the centre of the showroom, a timeline of BD Barcelona pieces traced the evolution of design in the city, from the brand’s beginnings in 1972 to releases from 2026. Arranged chronologically, the collection reflected five decades of changing materials, manufacturing possibilities and creative ideas.

On Friday evening, architect, designer, painter and writer Oscar Tusquets joined photographer and Apartamento co-founder Nacho Alegre for an informal conversation through the timeline.

Tusquets co-founded BD in 1972, and his work featured throughout the display, from his collaboration with Salvador Dalí to the Gaulino Chair. Alegre, who founded Apartamento in Barcelona in 2008, is also part of BD’s collective ownership. Drawing on their respective experiences, the conversation offered a personal perspective on the people, ideas and design culture that have shaped Barcelona over the past five decades.

Among the pieces featured in the display was the work of Oscar Tusquets, whose Simplex Chair explores the relationship between form, construction and material. Defined by precise geometry and a sense of visual lightness, the design is available in indoor and outdoor configurations.

A continuous tubular structure, round seat and suspended backrest give Simplex its distinctive profile. Both versions can be fitted with an optional additional backrest for greater support and stack up to four chairs, with spacers protecting the seats when nested.

BD Barcelona’s first participation in Barcelona Design Week offered an opportunity to revisit the brand’s history while connecting with the creative community that continues to shape design in the city.