Architecture and Design

Unmissable architecture events in 2019

Warm Minimalism: How to Humanise Interiors with Organic Materials and Design Details

In a world that is increasingly fast-paced and digitalised, the minimalism trend emerged, seeking tosimplify and get rid of everything unnecessary. However, this approach does not mean that spacesneed to...

Reinterpreting Courtyard Patios: An Oasis at the Heart of Modern Architecture

The evolution of modern architecture has brought with it a fresh appreciation of interior spaces that seek a balance between functionality and appearance. Within this search, courtyard patios have made...

The Micro-Spaces Revolution: Luxury and Functionality in Small Homes

Architecture and interior design have undergone a radical transformation in recent decades. Increasing urbanization and space scarcity in major cities have given rise to a trend that, far from being...
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The Grand Budapest Hotel and its cinematic languages.
Architecture
23 April, 2021

Cinematic languages: where imagine connects to reality through architecture

Being present is a human activity conditioned by the concept we have of what surrounds…
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Christian de Portzamparc created one of the temples of fashion.
Architecture
16 April, 2021

Temples of fashion: the shining crossover between the worlds of architecture and luxury fashion

When it comes to architecture, any doubts about its ability to interlace all its constituent…
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Materials
1 April, 2021

The sublime symbiosis of brick architecture

Versatility and tradition make for overwhelming symbiosis in the construction material par excellence: brick. It…
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Architect María Santos talks about her career.
Interviews
26 March, 2021

María Santos: ‘Stone is a key element in our ongoing search for timeless spaces’

María Santos made a childhood pastime into her passion. She founded her own studio in…
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Biophilic architecture for a project in Belgium.
Architecture
5 March, 2021

Biophilic architecture: the sublime connection between architecture and nature

Just as Land Art used natural settings as a bridge to design, biophilic architecture is…
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Architecture
26 February, 2021

Recycling architecture: the before and after of unique architectural adaptations

Undertaking a project from the foundations up represents a fascinating challenge for any architect. However,…
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Projects
19 February, 2021

From the tangible to the artistic: aesthetic similarities in projects distanced by time

There is an unmistakable magic when two architectures uniquely connect. Where aesthetics represents a mere…
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Interviews
12 February, 2021

Teresa Sapey: ‘The world is our textbook: we can produce more sustainable projects by looking at the world and respecting our surroundings’

Teresa Sapey, the Italian-born architect and interior designer, tells us how she gets involved in…
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Open layouts are among the 2021 architectural trends.
Architecture
5 February, 2021

Trends in architecture for 2021

After a few difficult months where our energy has focused on a longing for the…
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Architecture
29 January, 2021

Chromatic architecture for exteriors

Colour in art reflects an incredibly powerful emotional aspect playing with light and shadow. The…
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