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Winners of Dedalo Minosse International Prize for Commissioning a Building revealed in June
The Dedalo Minosse International Prize aims to boost the quality of architecture by focusing on people who determine the success of the work: the architect and the commissioner. Analyzing both …
Villa Foscari: the building by Andrea Palladio with an unsolved mystery
Located in Mira, near Venice, Villa Foscari is a Palladian masterpiece. The building is also known as “La Malcontenta” (the discontent) and, according to the legend, that nickname originates from the …
Fondaco dei Tedeschi, in Venice: from German merchants domicile to luxury shopping mall
The “Fondaco dei Tedeschi” was the former trade seat of the Germanic merchants operating in Venice. The building was rebuilt several times since its construction in the 13th century, but …
“Tapas: Spanish Design for Food” – an exhibition about a lifestyle
Curated by designer and architect Juli Capella, “Tapas: Spanish Design for Food” explores the interaction between Spanish design and gastronomy. With over 200 items on display, the exhibit connects the …
In harmony with Nature in Catalonia: Les Cols, a restaurant and hotel by RCR
Combining tradition and avant-garde, the 2017 Pritzker Prize winners RCR Arquitectes remodeled an old farmhouse at Olot, in Girona, Catalonia, to accommodate a restaurant with two Michelin stars. By blurring …
Black is Black – RCR, the 2017 Pritzker Prize winners
Dark and cold. Hard and abrasive. It is not materiality that connects RCR studio’s architecture with the place. At times forming a thin layer of rust, at times reflecting the …