Då Licença Boutique Hotel in Estremoz, Portugal.Set in an eco-reserve outside of the historic city of Estremoz, Portugal, Då Licença Hotel owners Vitor Borges and Franck Laigneau were hunting for their own personal holiday home when they came across a grand property. Enlisting the...
Can Lis: Jørn Utzon’s Family Summer House in Mallorca.On an island that has changed dramatically through commercialization and tourism over the course of the last decades, Jørn Utzonâs Can Lis embodies a stoic sense of permanence, appearing in total harmony with its environment; as if it...
Interview: Portuguese Architectural Photographer Rui Cardoso.A trained architect, Portuguese photographer Rui Cardoso worked with the lauded architect Manuel Aires Mateus at his Lisbon atelier for four years. During this period he found himself increasingly drawn to photography before deciding to...
The House of Curtains (Casa de las Cortinas) in Granada, Spain by GRX Arquitectos.GRX Arquitectos looked to Granadaâs El BaĂąuelo 11th century Arab baths as a point of reference for House of Curtains in Granada, implementing multiple skylights inspired by the many star-shaped windows at the baths. In order to...
Carla Cascales Alimbau’s ‘Closer Than They Appear’ Geometric Sculptures.Spanish artist Cara Cascales embraces the irregularities of timber, stone, glass and metal in her latest sculptural series and first solo exhibition âCloser than they appearâ, on show at WE COLLECT gallery in Madrid. âCloser than...
Renovation of a âLoft-not-Loftâ in Barcelona by H3O.Built across two deep, narrow bays that typify the architecture of Barcelonaâs Eixample district, âLoft-not-Loftâ apartment by H3O is defined by multi-functional moveable furnishing and delicious retro vibes. The timber...
Bricks Decoded: The Versatility of Ceramic Facades & Screens.The options are vast when it comes to clay-based ceramic tile facade systems, holding major appeal for contemporary projects thanks to their durability, versatility, and sustainable merit. Weâre exploring some of our favourite...
Luisa Bebiano & Atelier do Corvo’s Renovation of the Old Ceramic Society of Coimbra 18th Century Building.The medieval city of Coimbra in Portugal has a history or handmade ceramics due to its clay-rich soil terrain. Set in an 18th Century building, the Old Ceramic Society is one of few remaining ceramics factories in the area and has been...
âCal Jordi&Annaâ House Renovation in Catalonia, Spain by Hiha Studio.âCal Jordi&Annaâ is a minimal home in the ancient historical city of Lleida, Spain designed by Barcelona-based Hiha Studio. The original structure was stripped down to select foundations, maintaining mostly functional aspects over...
