Architecture and Design

Unmissable architecture events in 2019

Iconic Libraries of the World: Temples of Knowledge with Unforgettable Designs

Libraries are much more than merely spaces designed for storing books. They’re true temples of knowledge, places where wisdom, culture and history converge to offer visitors a unique and enriching...

The Influence of Bauhaus on Contemporary Spaces: Minimalism with Purpose

In the vast landscape of architecture and interior design, few movements have had as lasting an impact as Bauhaus. Founded in 1919 by Walter Gropius in Weimar, Germany, this school...

INTERVIEW WITH STUDIO PACHÓN-PAREDES

 Introduction and context of the project 1. ‘NON-BINARY Cross Space III’ has been acclaimed for its focus on adaptability and flexibility in domestic spaces. What inspired you to develop a...
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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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Cradle to cradle
Materials
28 December, 2020

Cradle to Cradle™ Certified: the perfect formula

Nowadays, material composition goes beyond just features and specifications that need to be a constant…
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Architecture
27 November, 2020

Ana María Díaz: ‘Materials with 100% recycled components open up the door to a hopeful future’

Ana María Díaz opens up her home to tell us about her innate passion: architecture.…
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Architecture
20 November, 2020

Space architecture: projects beyond the Earth

Living off-world has always been a fantasy, albeit one that could be closer than we…
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