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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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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Architecture
22 January, 2021

Restaurant architecture projects: where design meets gastronomy

Designing a space that connects to the culture or values of an area undoubtedly represents a huge…
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Nanjing Zenday Himalayas Urban Center, one of Mad Architects' projects.
Architecture
15 January, 2021

The most outstanding projects from a very different year

After a year that has marked a difference in architecture too, the completion of many…
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Interviews
8 January, 2021

Ramón Esteve: ‘Sustainable architecture provides an answer to a real problem: the limited resources of our planet’

Ramón Esteve is a benchmark in Spanish architecture. He opens up to The Decorative Surfaces…
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