# Public Sculptural Pergola Barbecues H30 Architects Designs the Communal Barbecue in Costa Brava By Amy Duong | Published 2025-04-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communal-barbecue References: [h3o.es](http://h3o.es/en/)  [Spanish design firm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-1627) H30 Architects has designed the Communal Barbecue space on the Costa Brava, located in Catalonia. The space is a [public barbecue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sobremesa-house) which is detailed with deep blue tonal tiles and topped by a [sculptural pergola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tess-pavilion). The project is found just at the edge of Castell d'Aro. The team wanted to transform the site into a park, but the concept changed when the studio saw how locals gathered at the barbecue over weekends. H30 Architects co-founder Joan Gener speaks on the design project, "It's a way of making the barbecue feel more permanent and intentional, rather than something left behind in a parking lot. We played with references including the witch's hat, the Hansel and Gretel cottage, and that strange attraction people have towards fire. The result is a structure that works both functionally and visually – it protects, signals and shapes the space." Image Credit: Fernando Mari ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 39% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Communal Outdoor Spaces:** The use of public spaces for communal activities like barbecuing highlights a shift towards creating more inclusive and engaging environments. - **Artistic Infrastructure:** Incorporating art into functional infrastructure elements, such as sculptural pergolas, merges aesthetics with utility to enhance public spaces. - **Interactive Public Design:** Designs that invite interaction and participation, like communal barbecues, reflect a trend toward spaces that encourage socialization and community gatherings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** The architecture industry finds new opportunities by integrating art and functionality to transform public spaces into vibrant community hubs. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planning sees innovation through the development of visually distinct and multifunctional spaces that cater to community needs. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry evolves by embracing designs that facilitate communal activities, fostering community interaction and engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Barrel-Vaulted Roof Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zubitegi-park.md) - [Gridded Urban Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-carboneria.md) - [Robust Monolithic Walled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-1736.md) - [Park Cafe Pavilion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camaraderie.md) - [Cooking-Friendly Outdoor Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regg-surprise.md) - [Open-Air Steel Living Space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missing-room.md) - [Custom Outdoor Kitchen Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tria.md) - [Portable Suitcase-Style Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuanye-folding-barbecue.md) - [Charred-Wood Tranquil Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3to1-pavilion.md)