A study of Gabriel Ordeig Cole (1954 to 1994), a pivotal figure in Spanish design during the 1980s. With a background in fine arts, Anglo-Saxon roots, and a distinctly Mediterranean spirit, Ordeig brought a rare sensibility to the design of light. His work combined precision and emotion, creating lamps and atmospheres that quietly transformed their surroundings.

In 1985, he co-founded Santa & Cole and helped introduce the concept of design publishing in Spain. His aim was to cultivate a material culture rooted in Mediterranean values. Many of the objects he helped revive are now regarded as benchmarks of Spanish modern design.

This book offers an in-depth look at both his personal and professional life, from the passionate and bohemian artist to the thoughtful and exacting designer. A lasting tribute to a visionary whose legacy continues to shape the way we live with light.