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
12 January, 2024

The Art of Restoration: Recovering Historic Buildings for the Present

Illustration 1. Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France. Photo from Pexels. Architecture is history’s silent witness;…
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Architecture
5 January, 2024

Current trends in stadium architecture

Beijing National Stadium, China. Photo from Unsplash The architectural design of major stadiums is a…
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Architecture
22 December, 2023

Ancient Egyptian Architecture: The Age of Carved Stone Buildings

Illustration 1: Pyramids Gardens - Al Haram, Egypt. Photo from Pexels. Welcome to this journey…
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Architecture
15 December, 2023

Structural Engineering: The Spanish Bridge in the Philippines that Won a Nobel Prize

Illustration 1: Photo of the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway Bridge - Cebu, Philippines. Photo from Shutterstock.…
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EBC Aguacalientes
ArchitectureInterviews
1 December, 2023

Interview with Pérez Palacios Arquitectos Asociados (PPAA)

We explore the avant-garde vision of Pérez Palacios Arquitectos Asociados (PPAA), founded in 2018 by…
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Architecture
24 November, 2023

Adapting architecture to underground and underwater environments

Illustration 1: Intercontinental Hotel Restaurant Shanghai Wonderland – Shanghai, China. Photo from Shutterstock. Contemporary architecture…
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Architecture
17 November, 2023

Architecture in Kyoto and the Edo period

Illustration 1. Kiyozumi Dera, Kyoto, Japan. Photo from Unsplash. The city of Kyoto. Steeped in…
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Portovenere, La Spezia, Italia
Architecture
3 November, 2023

Architecture in remote places

Image 1. Portovenere, La Spezia, Italy. Photo from Unsplash. Architecture is a manifestation of human…
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Architecture
27 October, 2023

Acoustic Architecture: surfaces that optimise sound experience

In the world of design and architecture, every detail counts. From the furniture arrangement to…
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