Modiss

An essential event for understanding Modiss's idiosyncrasy today is the Hanover International Exhibition of 1996. There Mediterranean style came face to face with Central European designs, and the colder north won the first round. This instructive experience channelled Modiss's unique design philosophy, one that is both elegant and synthetic and capable of combining the best of two at first sight contradictory ways of approaching applied art; this can be seen in the 2001, 2002 and 2003 catalogues which show an evolution towards essences which omits trivial components. The enormous success of Modiss lights at domestic and international Fairs and Shows has enabled the company to grow, calling for ever larger installations culminating in the move to its current locations: a 1500m2 office space and show room facility in Poblenou, the artistic heart of Barcelona, and another 3200m2 production and storage hub in the strategic logistical location of Martorell.