A Manifesto for the shops of the Future
What will be the future of stores? The question is simple, the answer is very complex but we tried to answer it.
Journal
Assonances: expo pavilions
Two pavilions for the Expo, two projects that, voluntarily or not, refer to each other.
Cuba
a guide not so much for the beauties of Cuba, which I will tell you about anyway, but a way to prepare yourself for the trip that awaits you – on the cover a shot of mine in Trinidad
a timeless aesthetic
Among the aesthetic objectives that I set myself during a project, there is: achieving a timeless solution, which does not become old or dated in the space of a couple of years. Let’s see together why, and how – in my opinion!
the book about Katsura
review of the volume dedicated to one of the major works of Japanese architecture, photo by Raphael Azevedo Franca
between restoration and affection
a thought dedicated to the value of restoration, and to Western methodology
buying a new house: advices from an architect
sit comfortably, it won’t be short: a lot of useful tips for buying a house, from an architect’s point of view
the most common mistakes in furnishing
subtitle: from my point of view, of course! And no, you don’t need big budgets for these things; everyone can make their home more harmonious with just a little by paying attention to these small but important details.
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
about photography
a colleague and friend of mine, Ian Mo, asked me to write my point of view. On the cover one of my shots at the Museo del Novecento in Milan, in 2017
How does an architect’s project come about?
are your requests in conflict with an architect? How to communicate your needs?
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?
how are my days made up?
but what does an architect do during his day? Just draw? Is s/he alone in the construction site?
Yes is more
one of the best books to understand contemporary architecture. Not only for professionals, but suitable for everyone
the start-up times of the construction site
how long before the start of the works do you have to think about the project? How long does it take to start construction?
How much does a renovation cost?
finally, I face this thorny topic once and for all!
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.
house renovation: what are the steps and what does an architect do?
or alternatively: the questions I get most often about renovations
selection of architecture books
an article dedicated to the architecture books that I preferred. Suggestions accepted!