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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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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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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