MATCH Hospitality’s Club 91 at MADRING features a large-scale entrance hall sculpture developed by Acierta, combining Formula 1-inspired design with Mediterranean material references.
Created across the stages of design, technical development, production and installation, the sculpture transforms the form of a racing car into an oversized sculptural element for the premium hospitality venue.
The design explores the relationship between the precision and speed associated with Formula 1 and the Mediterranean character requested for the Club 91 environment. Its surface treatment gives the automotive form a handcrafted, terracotta-inspired appearance, creating a contrast between racing technology and traditional material aesthetics.
Acierta produced the structure using hardened cork reinforced with fibre and silica. The material provided a lightweight solution suited to the sculpture’s considerable scale and elevated installation requirements while maintaining its visual presence within the entrance hall.
The completed installation demonstrates how material experimentation, craftsmanship and technical production can translate a recognizable automotive form into a large-scale hospitality feature.
