Architecture and Design

Unmissable architecture events in 2019

Micro-apartments in New York: Maximizing Space Without Sacrificing Style

In today’s urban context, where large metropolises face increasing population density, micro-apartments have emerged as an innovative architectural solution. These spaces, designed to optimise every available inch, offer a housing...

Architecture in Marrakech: Tradition, Charm and Timeless Design

Marrakech, known as the ‘Red City,’ is a true spectacle of art, culture and design. The architecture in Marrakech reflects centuries of history and tradition, seamlessly blending artisanal techniques with...

Mudejar architecture in Spain: a legacy from the coexistence of cultures

Mudejar architecture is one of Spain’s most distinctive expressions of art. This unique style emerged during Medieval times when different cultures co-existed, merging elements of Islamic, Christian and Jewish art....
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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Architecture
30 October, 2020

Modular architecture: design and sustainability in record time

  Why is modular architecture on the rise? Why are ever more architects working on…
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Interior design
16 October, 2020

Autumn 2020: Hygge-inspired interior design trends

The year 2020 has been a turning point for interior décor. Households are no longer…
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Interviews
25 September, 2020

Helen Orrock: “When choosing materials I like to explore different options”

A nickname has turned into an acknowledgement aspect for every professional brand that lives in…
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Interior design
18 September, 2020

Receptions and hotels with striking designs

The atmosphere that guests sense when first entering the doors of a hotel will frame…
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Architecture
11 September, 2020

Taipei’s cosmopolitan adaptability

’Made in Taiwan’ or ‘Made by Taiwan’? This initial dichotomy may help us better understand…
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