The redevelopment of industrial archaeology area is a problem that frequently affect our urban centers. Very often these are large areas of great historical value and, due to the abandonment, are in degraded conditions. Nevertheless, these complexes, properly restored, can become great development. Manifattura Tabacchi was born in Borgo Sacco quarter in the [...]
Below the dense cluster of shimmering glass towers that define Guangzhou’s booming Zhujiang New Town, the most modern and futuristic neighbourhood of the metropolis, the red bricks of the JPG coffee & LAB burger mark a small corner of tradition that contrasts sharply with the surrounding skyscrapers and buildings with their bold architectural forms. [...]
To achieve this distinctive wave-like effect, the architects chose the compact mineral Krion® interspersed with vertically installed Airslate by L’Antic Colonial. The decision to pair the two materials was based on a colour study carried out by the Butech technical team. By alternating the pure white of Krion® with the grey of Airslate, the [...]
The Louvre Abu Dhabi stands as a monument to tolerance and is intended to preserve and exhibit works of art from all periods, all cultural backgrounds and all geographical origins. The exhibits include a 6th Century Koran, a Gothic Bible and a Torah from Yemen, and under the terms of the partnership agreement with [...]
The Garden Villas project by Matteo Thun & Partners for the popular Marina di Venezia campsite located in Cavallino Treporti just outside Venice consists of a group of 32 brick-clad patio houses surrounded by greenery, a contemporary interpretation of traditional campsite bungalows. The 6,400 sq.m complex provides both comfort and contact with nature and [...]
The Terra Cotta Studio project, winner of the Working Together category in the Wienerberger Brick Award 2018, was designed by Vietnamese firm Tropical Space. A distinctive 7-metre-high box-shaped building, it occupies a 49 square metre area and stands like a sculpture in the unspoilt area of Dien Phuong in Vietnam. The structure serves as [...]
This project marks the fulfilment of a Dutch couple’s dream of leaving Rotterdam and settling in Italy in a property standing on a hillside amongst the vineyards and breathtaking views of the Langhe region. The new building blends perfectly into the environment without detracting from the character of the location. The intentionally minimalist spaces [...]
The story of ENIGMA, in Barcelona, started with renowned Catalan chef Albert Adrià’s vision to create an ‘out of this world and enigmatic’ restaurant, able to reflect his cuisine and career. His vision took shape when 2017 Pritzker Prize winners RCR Arquitectes drew their design idea in watercolours and decided to bring it to [...]
WIDE&STYLE is the new on-demand collection from ABK Ceramiche bringing together the qualities of large panels and high-resolution digital decoration. Its unique blend of innovative technologies and creativity lends a distinctive, personal look to any project. ABK underscores its Style with offerings spanning geometries, floral patterns and the world of luxury. To emphasise the [...]
The latest colour palettes are intent on breaking free from traditional thinking and escaping the ordinary, but they have no fear of sober tones and neutrals, preferring instead to reinvent them. The Pantone Color Institute’s 2018 colour forecast, published in its PANTONEVIEW Home + Interiors annual report, speaks volumes about the need for a [...]
