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...
Architecture
30 November, 2018

How to attain energy efficiency with good architectural planning

Energy efficiency is a core issue for sustainability and as such, it is a sound…
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ArchitectureProjects
23 November, 2018

Continuous flooring: a solution for the Norman Foster Foundation

Creating flawless, fully continuous marble flooring, without any join or tonal difference—this was the challenge…
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Dinara Kasko
InterviewsProjects
15 November, 2018

Dinara Kasko, the architect of the desserts

What do architecture and bakery have in common? Dinara Kasko is an architect who applies…
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Projects
8 November, 2018

Arik Levy uses Ice Black for the floor installation in his gallery at the Swarovsky museum

The artist and designer Arik Levy has chosen COMPAC Surfaces to be part of the…
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26 October, 2018

COMPAC brings its designs to professionals in Florida

Yesterday, the city of Aventura, Miami-Dade County, celebrated the opening of COMPAC’s latest US showroom.…
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Architecture
19 October, 2018

The most popular buildings on Instagram

When we say instagrammable, we mean the standout visuals of a particular place, so an…
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Architecture
17 October, 2018

Architecture and the Circular Economy: a pending partnership

Global warming is a responsibility shared by us all and not just by politicians who…
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Interior design
5 October, 2018

Belvédère, an impressive penthouse in the centre of Montreal

A personable space to live and work in a 40-floor tower in the centre of…
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Architecture
28 September, 2018

The best social networks for promoting the virtues of architecture

Despite the many social networks we are used to using on a daily basis being…
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