Brass, from origins to the present day
advantages and disadvantages of the Brass Brass, a metal alloy made of copper and zinc, often contains a third component to give it additional characteristics that adapts it to different uses. It has very antique origins, dating back to Palestine in the 12th century BC, where it was probably born out of attempts at gold […]
Read MoreA House for Every Season
Dynamic Haus – The Origami House The project for the Dynamic Haus was born out of the effort put forth by architects David Grunberg and Daniel Woolfson from the British architecture studio D*Haus. The design of the house is based upon the study of origami, adapting inhabitation to every climate and season. By rotating on […]
Read MoreThe House of the Infinite
Between mythology and modernity Along one of the beaches of the marvelous port city of Cádiz emerges The House of the Infinite. The structure was designed and built by Alberto Campo Baeza’s architecture studio situated a few meters from the beach, precisely where boats still pass from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic. Inspired by […]
Read More“Amate Amatrice” – rebuilding from the Ashes
The Reconstruction Project after the Earthquake Amatrice, a town in central Italy, was devastated by an earthquake in August 2016. The first section of Amatrice’s town center, designed Stefano Boeri’s architecture design studio in Milan, was inaugurated on December 24th. The funds raised by the solidarity campaign “Un Aiuto Subito – Immediate Help” and the […]
Read MoreEmotion is transmitted through light
Light as an architectural tool The term “light,” by definition, refers to the section of the electromagnetic spectrum visible to the human eye. As any other electromagnetic force, light interacts with the physical and nonphysical matter that surrounds it and has always played a fundamentally important role in every aspect of our lives. Light […]
Read MoreThe House of the Future
The future of design lies in domotics In recent years technological breakthroughs have grown exponentially across many sectors. The latest advances in innovation play a leading role in design and architecture. In fact, the future of residential spaces focuses on home automation, also known as “domotics,” and major tech companies are investing in the development […]
Read MoreNew Zerotec ZRM AS
Profilitec expands its Zerotec range! Profilitec expands its Zerotec ZRM range. Starting today, in addition to Stainless Steel profiles, the same products will also be available in Silver Anodized Aluminum. Zerotec ZRM is designed to optimize the transition between two floor types at different levels, such as ceramic tile and carpeting, rugs and other […]
Read MoreINDOOR POLLUTION
SICK BUILDING SYNDROME Caught in the rush of our everyday lives, we have probably never thought about the air we breathe day in and day out. Our mind often associates pollution strictly to the outdoor environment that surrounds us. However, it actually permeates our interior spaces through the materials that furnish our houses and office […]
Read MoreProfilitec expands its Zerotec product range!
New Zerotec ZR60 Zerotec ZR60 has been designed to optimize transitions between tile and carpet, rugs or other floor coverings such as wood, PVC and laminates; thresholds typically found in public spaces, like hotels and restaurants. Its delicate line and gradual inclination allow a smooth transition between different floor levels: from 8, 10 and 12.5 […]
Read MoreThe wonderful Frank Gehry’s concert hall
in Honour of Walt Disney In 1991, Gehry designed the Walt Disney Concert Hall complex in Los Angeles, which soon became a cultural landmark in the city. The project had been commissioned by Lillian Disney, widow of the famous Walt Disney. Ms. Disney was particularly fond of roses, and she personally chose the […]
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