Architecture

Ancient Architecture, Modern Comfort: The Renovation of a Period House in Porto

The renovation of an old house in the center of Porto, Portugal, originally designed by Januário Godinho, a famous Portuguese architect.

Architecture

A harmonious fusion of ruined buildings subject to an exceptional building renovation – A Casa do Campo Lindo, Ren Ito Arq.

An exceptional building renovation, designed by Ren Ito Arq, transforms two ruined buildings into a detached single-family home, A Casa do Campo Lindo. A harmonious fusion between ancient and contemporary, distinct volumes and a welcoming atmosphere.

Architecture

Graça 117 renovation project, enhancement and conservation of the urban unit of the Graça street in Lisbon

The Graça 117 renovation project by Pedro Carrilho Arquitect was fundamental for the enhancement and conservation of the urban unit of Graça street in Lisbon, as part of a set of historic buildings.

Green

Philippe Starck / chair Broom

Emeco, an American chair manufacturer, collaborated with French designer Philippe Starck to develop the Broom chair, presented during the 2012 Milan Furniture Fair. The project introduces a completely new composite material, obtained by combining regenerated polypropylene and discarded wood fiber to create a compound that has a triple environmental impact: less energy, less waste and less carbon - conservation of natural resources and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Green

Home Sweet Home

During the Salone del Mobile 2012 the project "HOME SWEET HOME"At the event"NIL28 streets”Sunday 22 April.
HOME SWEET HOME is a project that wants to give new life to all those objects that are normally abandoned and piled on the sidewalk waiting to be disposed of.