Architecture and Design

Unmissable architecture events in 2019

The magic of biophilic design: incorporating nature into the heart of homes and offices

Biophilic design is not just a passing trend. It is a philosophy that seeks to reconnect people to nature through the built environment. Inspired by “biophilia”, a concept popularized by...

Colours that transform: how colour palettes affect our perception of spaces

Architecture and interior design have, since time immemorial, been a reflection of how we design and inhabit spaces. Among the many different elements that interact in this art form, colour...

COMPAC®: 50 Years of Excellence and Sustainable Revolution in Surface Design

At KBIS 2025, COMPAC® once again cemented its position as the undisputed leader in surface design, celebrating 50 years of history with groundbreaking innovations. The company, which has consistently turned...
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ArchitectureInterviews
8 April, 2022

‘We try to avoid tampering with the natural appearance of materials and remain faithful to their original state’

The Madrid-based Mecanismo architecture studio is headed by Marta Urtasun and Pedro Rica, two widely…
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Architecture
25 March, 2022

Colour trends for springtime

Creative influence and strength in architecture and spatial design lies in the importance of the…
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Interviews
11 March, 2022

‘Nature inspires my work. We are surrounded by beauty with an immense variety of fascinating geometries and materials. All of them have a biological and evolutionary basis’

  Pablo Vidiella Pablo Vidiella was born in Madrid in 1984. Thanks to an interest…
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Architecture
25 February, 2022

Exclusivity and luxury manifested in penthouses

Architecturally speaking, owning a penthouse in a large city could well represent the zenith of…
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Events
18 February, 2022

Materials of the sustainable revolution with Terrazzo COMPAC at KBIS 2022

The world's largest kitchen and bathroom fair, KBIS 2022 has drawn to a close. COMPAC has…
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ArchitectureMaterials
4 February, 2022

Circumscribed structures and architectural skins in façade designs

The value ascribed to façades could be down to the visual importance humans place on…
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ArchitectureInterviews
28 January, 2022

Cristian Axl Valdés: ‘The approach to designing architecture has nothing to do with a kind of scientific method but rather a musical composition’

Today at The Decorative Surfaces we sit down with Cristián Axl Valdés in Talca, Chile.…
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DecoraciónInterior design
21 January, 2022

Colour contexts with Pantone Colour of the Year 2022

Human emotions are sparked through reflections, perceptions or intuitions. External sensations that draw us into…
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Architecture
14 January, 2022

Five key trends for contemporary architecture

The start of the year clearly sets trends that are aligned with a specific context.…
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Projects
3 January, 2022

Living spaces in 2022

While intimate spaces are designed to make us feel safe, they also follow trends to…
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