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...
Interior designInterviews
3 May, 2019

Rocío Esquilas: ‘Light is the most important ingredient in a design project’

An interview with Rocío Esquilas, interior designer at Roma & Ro.  We talk to Rocío…
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Interior designSolutions
26 April, 2019

Professional kitchen design: temperatures and resistance

David Pallás, a benchmark master chocolatier in the pastry world, passes on his cocoa-flavoured knowledge…
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Ebooks
15 April, 2019

Ebook 1. Architecture and design articles on your device

The Decorative Surfaces is also available on your device as an ebook offering architecture and…
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ArchitectureInterviews
8 April, 2019

‘There is a “right-now” problem in the media that impedes a more thoughtful reflection on architecture or that sidesteps occasional controversies’

We speak to David García-Asenjo, an architect specialising in construction and a Doctor of Advanced…
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Projects
1 April, 2019

Crater: where technology and art meet

Designed by Arik Levy, Crater is an ode to the alliance of technology and art.…
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Interior designInterviews
15 March, 2019

Teresa Casas: ‘We have to stop cloning houses, offices and shops’

We chat to Teresa Casas, chair of the General Council of Official Associations of Interior…
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