Michael Thonet (1796-1871)
and how the chair nº 214 changed the worldHe was born and opened his first atelier in Austria. He founded the company Thonet in 1819 to produce his own designs. He registered his first patent for molding laminated wood in 1842. In the early twentieth century various avant-garde architects from Vienna drew furniture for Thonet, including Josef Hoffmann.
Unique Wrappings
A time for creativityExchanging gifts is a remarkable moment over Christmas and no less important than the gift itself is its wrapping.
Often, the wrapping paper has more impact than its content and that's why we recommend these creative ideas that will completely thrill your little ones.
Choosing a Colour
Find out the ideal colours for every roomColour can change the way we relate to certain room, increase or decrease the sense of space and light, or even alter our perception of its geometry.
The use of colour is essential to define the character and ambience of a certain room and may reflect many aspects of our personality, but can also convey sensations that influence not only our perception of space, but also the mood or the ability to concentrate for those who live there.
Declutter
Balance and harmony in your spaceWhat is "declutter"? What constitutes clutter? How can this negatively influence our emotions and state of mind?
After presenting two workshops on "declutter" and being a Feng Shui consultant for 5 years, architect Paula Margarido shares the answers to the different questions that arose during the workshops.
Game of Thrones Architecture, Part III
An inquisitive look at the exotic continent of EssosIt's the third edition of our travels through the world of Game of Thrones and, as such, we have three cities to study:
Meereen, Astapor and Yunkai, the pearls of Slaver's Bay, to the South of the vast continent of Essos!
Even though we only have the unstoppable conquests of Daenerys to show us this exotic continent to the East of Westeros, these adventures ripe with social justice introduce us to a very different reality from the wars for the Iron Throne.