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  • Eight brutalist Mexican home interiors that prove concrete doesn’t have to feel cold

    Raw concrete surfaces are softened by timber and plenty of daylight inside these Mexican houses, rounded up here as part of our latest lookbook. Many of these brutalist interiors leave their concrete shells exposed and their cavernous rooms largely unadorned. But freed of the constraints posed by frigid temperatures, they also create a greater connection

  • Effortlessly elegant: Vela by Mario Alessiani makes use of laser cutting

    Lighting designMario Alessiani’s stunning table lamp is a work of art that is sure to brighten up any space it’s placed inIntroducing Vela table lamp – an illuminating masterpiece the design studio has crafted for the renowned Brazilian brand Iludi. In a world where technology is constantly pushing the boundaries of complexity, simplicity is a

  • Going paperless with the Overture keyboard: the ultimate office solution

    Do you ever find yourself in the middle of something when suddenly a brilliant idea strikes, and you need to jot it down quickly? If you’re among those, who swear by paper notes, naturally, your hand reaches for a little piece of paper. But what if you could get a similar experience using just your

  • Of Architecture builds beachside home for surfer-and-artist couple in Cornwall

    London practice Of Architecture has used a fuss-free colour and material palette to create this understated home for a young couple in the town of Newquay in Cornwall. House by the Sea belongs to an artist and a surfer, who told Of Architecture that they wanted a home without extravagant finishes, instead preferring a living

  • Machine learning software for inspecting building facades

    Machine learning and artificial intelligence have been in the construction industry to make some real impact ripples.After nearly two years…

  • Types advantages and disadvantages of cantilever bridges

    Cantilever bridges are one of the oldest and most famous bridges around the world.Our modern world relies on efficient and…

  • ‘Doorway to Your Future’: connecting humans and nature through design

    FerreroLegno is an Italian company based in Magliano Alpi (CN) specialized in the production and marketing of doors and closing systems for interiors, recognized for the uniqueness of their materials and the care with which they are designed and constructed.They stand out for their strong green attitude, a focus on sustainability that begins with the

  • Sheft Farrace designs loft in LA’s art deco Eastern Columbia building

    Sheft Farrace renovates loft in Los Angeles’ art deco Eastern Columbia building Architecture studio Sheft Farrace has renovated a loft apartment in Los Angeles’ iconic Eastern Columbia building, subtly incorporating colours from the art deco exterior into the minimalist interiors. The studio renovated the loft while drawing details from the exterior of the 13-storey building

  • Hot food anytime, anywhere: introducing Bod Meal Warmer by Designer Dot

    2020 and the pandemic led to a new era of ‘untact’ living. Since then, the food delivery market has exploded in growth. We’re busier than ever. It only makes sense that getting your meals delivered to your home, office, or any other desired place has become increasingly popular.But due to the growing demand, delivery companies

  • The role of women in the construction industry

    Women have faced challenges in the construction industry for centuries – from a lack of recognition to a lack of…

  • How to prioritize mental health in construction

    By creating a culture of understanding, support and respect for mental health in the construction industry,employers can create a safe…

  • Signs of mental health problems in construction

    Construction projects come with a certain level of physical and emotional stress that is often overlooked.Lack of attention to mental…

  • Álvaro Siza designs tiled murals for Space Copenhagen’s Porto restaurant interior

    A ceramic mural by Álvaro Siza is at the heart of this rustic restaurant interior in Porto, Portugal, designed by Space Copenhagen. Located in a renovated 16th-century building in Porto’s Largo de São Domingos area, the Cozinha das Flores restaurant features a mural designed by the Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning Portuguese architect. Pritzker Prize-winner Álvaro Siza designed the mural”Whilst

  • Procedures for staying safe in road construction areas

    Are you driving near a road construction area? Whether you’re in transit or a daily commuter in an ongoing construction…

  • Woods Bagot looks to “future rather than nostalgia” for Brooklyn Tower lobby

    New York designer Krista Ninivaggi has completed the lobby design of the Brooklyn Tower, a supertall skyscraper that is the tallest in the New York City borough. Ninivaggi was commissioned for the interior spaces – including lobbies, amenities spaces and furniture – for the SHoP Architects-designed skyscraper, which is completing this year. So far, it has