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02-10-2018

Bathrooms and kitchens: classic and modern design from Iris Ceramica

Floor and wall coverings inspired by traditional materials such as fabrics, rocks and cements are just a few of the choices offered by Iris Ceramica in 2019, for contemporary design offering the utmost comfort and customisation in the home, combining a soft colour palette with bolder hues to suit all styles of interior design

17-09-2018

A house between a museum and a kitchen by Jesús Aparicio

The Spanish architect Jesús Aparicio has designed a home in the old town centre of Madrid that springs from an existing building, with a privileged view of the most important art gallery in Madrid since the 18th century, the Prado Museum.

10-09-2018

The Atlantic Pavilion by Valdemar Coutinho Architects

The Portuguese architect Valdemar Coutinho used brutalist architecture to respond to the client's brief for a project with a comprehensive architectural programme on a tight budget.

27-08-2018

Henley Halebrown, Chadwick Hall, London

The three student residences designed by architect Henley Halebrown for the University of Roehampton are located in a historic park, close to listed monuments. The project was among the six finalists of the RIBA Stirling Prize.

24-08-2018

Robert Konieczny, By The Way House, Poland

The photos by Olo studio, Juliusz Sokoêowski and Jarosêaw Syrek follow the white cement ribbon, creating a path that allows us to discover the By The Way House, designed by architect Robert Konieczny in Poland.

22-08-2018

Living in Potsdam and respecting the historical context

Architect Ingo Andernach has built a single-family house in Potsdam near Berlin, Germany, which combines contemporary materials like concrete with full respect for the UNESCO World Heritage site of Potsdam's castles and parks.

17-08-2018

BIG completes the new Shenzhen Energy Mansion skyscraper

Shenzhen has a new urban landmark: recently, the new Shenzhen Energy Company skyscraper, designed by BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group, has been completed. Its pleated façade is the result of a study aimed at maximising the contribution of architecture in terms of energy performance and users’ comfort.

16-08-2018

Vatican Chapels: a visit to the Holy See pavilion at the Biennale di Venezia

We are today continuing our visit to Vatican Chapels, the Holy See pavilion at the 16th International Architecture Exhibition of Biennale di Venezia. It is a scattered pavilion, composed of ten chapels and an entrance pavilion, hosted by the Giorgio Cini Foundation in the park of the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, in Venice.