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ZOOCO on Creating a Mountain Refuge in the Heart of Madrid

ZOOCO approaches the design of La Maruca Azca through the idea of a mountain refuge within Madrid’s financial district. Surrounded by the glass and steel towers of Azca, the restaurant draws inspiration from the Picos de Europa, introducing organic forms, natural materials, and a sense of domestic intimacy into an urban setting. Sculpted ceilings extend […] More

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Porro at 100: A Century of Design Built Around People

As Porro moves beyond its centenary, Maria Porro speaks with Zarko Davinic about the family company’s defining relationship with research, craftsmanship, technology and the people who turn design into reality. Porro’s first 100 years tell a story of Italian design in constant motion. Founded in Brianza in 1925, the company has grown from a small […] More

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MONICS+VIEIRA on Turning Observation Into Design

MONICS+VIEIRA develops furniture, lighting and objects through a practice shaped between Milan and Dubai. Founded by Tania Monics and Rafaela Vieira, the studio works across collectible design and collaborations with international manufacturers, using material research, sculptural form and contemporary domestic rituals as recurring points of departure. Its collections form part of an evolving body of […] More

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Residential

Mánesova Apartment Building Makes the Most of a Challenging Site

OK PLAN Architects transforms a compact plot in Humpolec into 13 apartments with folded façades and private outdoor spaces.
R.M. Schindler’s Lovell Beach House Goes on Sale After 100 Years

The 1926 Newport Beach landmark enters the market after a century of ownership by the family that commissioned it.
Disbrow Iannuzzi Reinvents Rural Living at Briarcliff Residence

The Michigan residence draws from traditional farmhouses, introducing four interconnected pavilions and playful interiors.

Foot Industry Pop-Up Store in China Explores Traditional Materials

Traditional Shu paper, aged stainless steel and reclaimed wood shape the store’s distinctive interior.
ZOOCO on Creating a Mountain Refuge in the Heart of Madrid

The architects explore how sculptural ceilings, light, and acoustics create a sense of intimacy within a contemporary restaurant.
Wutopia Lab Designs a Floating Mountain Retreat in China

The architects use geometric forms and a recessed ground floor to create a floating effect.