Tag Archives: architecture

Cob houses are amazing and sustainable: Victor Jacquet of the Architecture Naturelle association explains it to us in this interview Cob houses are homes constructed using a mixture of clay, sand, straw, and water. This traditional building technique dates back centuries and has recently gained popularity as a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional […]

World-famous Renaissance architect, Andrea Palladio is the symbol of the city of Vicenza, which has received UNESCO recognition for its incredible architectural heritage. Let’s discover it together We start our journey to discover one of the most beautiful cities in Veneto by following the traces and the history of the renaissance architect that made it […]

Traditional and avant-garde city, San Miguel de Allende is one of the most appreciated destinations by art lovers. From the beautiful architecture to the local gastronomy, it is a city waiting to be discovered. Located at 1910m above sea level, San Miguel de Allende is one of the emblematic cities of the State of Guanajuato […]

There are some hotels and farmhouses where architecture and design meet the respect for nature and sustainability: modern accommodations harmoniously integrated into the greenery, offering every comfort and magical atmosphere. We went around Europe and selected 10 accommodations, perfect for your next holiday. A charming tower immersed in a vineyard In the heart of Val […]

A fairytale-like fortress, resembling the architecture of the Hogwarts castle, retouched with Arabic elements. Rocchetta Mattei lies deep in the hills of the Reno valley, not far from Bologna, and amazes adults and children. From liberty to Moorish, Rocchetta Mattei melts different styles. Built in the late 19th century, abandoned for more than thirty years, […]

Architecture, Alps and Attention to sustainability: these are the 3 “A”s of the Constructive Alps project. A contest that awards eco-friendly buildings not only from the environment’s perspective, but also from the social one… is this the new frontier of sustainability? What is “Constructive Alps”? Here’s our firts “A”: Architecture. Constructive Alps is literally the International Prize for sustainable […]

A project by architect Renzo Piano for pediatric hospice near Bellaria, in Bologna, with trees, green and a tree house. Architect Renzo Piano has recently presented his latest project, a pediatric hospice for the Hospice Foundation “Maria Teresa Chiantore Seragnoli”, with the following words: “There are two dimensions in this project: the one of medical […]