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...
COMPAC 0
0
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;…
Read More
COMPAC 0
0
Architecture
5 January, 2024

Current trends in stadium architecture

Beijing National Stadium, China. Photo from Unsplash The architectural design of major stadiums is a…
Read More
COMPAC 0
2
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…
Read More
COMPAC 0
0
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.…
Read More
COMPAC 0
0
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…
Read More
COMPAC 0
0
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…
Read More
COMPAC 0
0
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…
Read More
COMPAC 0
0
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…
Read More
COMPAC 0
0
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…
Read More