the book about Katsura
review of the volume dedicated to one of the major works of Japanese architecture, photo by Raphael Azevedo Franca
categoria: architecture
between restoration and affection
a thought dedicated to the value of restoration, and to Western methodology
books about architecture in Milan
there is a universe of cool architectures that go beyond the tour between the Duomo and Parco Sempione. Losing them is very easy, so I resorted to real guides
how are the furnishings made?
what materials do the most famous furniture brands use? Let’s analyze three cases together
furnishing materials
How are the furnishings composed? What is the difference between laminate, melamine and solid wood?
Yes is more
one of the best books to understand contemporary architecture. Not only for professionals, but suitable for everyone
the authenticity of the materials
why we architects are against faux-wood and faux-marble? No, it is not a stance. Let’s see the practical aspects.
selection of architecture books
an article dedicated to the architecture books that I preferred. Suggestions accepted!
assonances: wall and colors
a link between the monochromatic approach in architecture and the abstract art of the 70s
assonances: Renzo Piano / Georges Mathieu
the confrontation between two works, belonging to two different fields: art and architecture
Maria Giuseppina Grasso Cannizzo
A Master of Architecture, a true point of reference in my profession. The primacy, among my models, is hers.
perfect empty houses, Marie Kondo and the organization of the spaces
some notes on the order and livability of the environments. In the picture: Adalberto Libera, Casa Malaparte, Capri, 1938
assonances: Taut / Bijvoet+Chareau / Piano
glass-blocks architectures in comparison