The Salone del Mobile returns to Milan from 17th to 22nd April and with it, a myriad of events that will take over the city. So that you don't drown in a sea of design, grab onto our life raft of recommendations below.
How is design perceived in the industrial world? To answer these questions, we followed Dutch collective Envisions during the development of an experimental design project in technical wood manufacturing.
Are you interested in the use of technical wood as a construction system? Here at Connections by Finsa, we found one the few available websites for learning about and sharing the uses of this material in architecture.
Does minimalism really mean what we think it does - the reduction everything down to the bare minimum? We analyse the roots of minimalism and its maxims, which are inspired by diverse eastern and western cultural influences.
Bioconstruction is in fashion. Who wouldn't like a healthy house? Below you'll find some sustainable materials , which are long-lasting, free from toxins, and recyclable. This is important in bioconstruction, as it allows us to reduce the carbon footprint of the building and to look after your own health too.
Consumir para obtener una satisfacción insaciable conduce a una frustración permanente. Primero fue la comida, después la ciudad, la moda, la educación, el turismo, el trabajo… y también el diseño. La filosofía ‘slow’ ha llegado para quedarse y combatir la cultura imperante del usar y tirar.
Designers from various disciplines are often inspired by fashion shows, including in their own designs the colours and textures that they see in record time. Aerial photography provides inspiration for motifs and colouring in the textiles sector, such as in furniture design.
Manuel Such and Ignacio Alegría are Estudio Alegría. With very different profiles and backgrounds, they complement each other perfectly and make the perfect team. Today we're chatting with this interior architecture duo about their work - their true passion.
Apart from energy efficiency, if you want to give your house the eco touch, opt for this type of furniture that, although it doesn't seem like it, use recycled materials.
A water treatment plant can also be a unique architectural feature that blends seamlessly into its surroundings. Achieving this was the challenge presented to padilla nicás arcquitectos with their projects in Monteporreiro, San Claudio, and Villa Perez.