Architecture is the art and science of designing and constructing buildings and other physical structures. It encompasses a wide range of activities, from conceptual design to technical execution
“Many people think that interior design is simple, but that is not the caseunderlines Maria Lomanto. It’s a very complex, detail-oriented industry that requires technical knowledge to get it right. » Organizational, time management, project management, problem solving and communication skills are all prerequisites for the job, as well as some very specific technical knowledge. … Read more
Several European cities choose an entrance tax to filter the influx of visitors and limit the number of people in the cities. 1. Venice Venice, this city made for lovers, where legend says that love always lasts when you set foot there. To fight mass tourism that disrupts the serenity of Venetians, the Italian municipality … Read more
The brief: to create a somewhat hybrid place to host photo shoots, filming but also exclusive stays, in short a small space allowing privatizations and somewhat exceptional events in the neighborhood but also weekends and escapes. The district: the so-called “imperial” in Metz, the only one still intact in Europe with the Neustadt of Strasbourg … Read more
Three years ago, the award-winning rapper, producer, fashion mogul and entrepreneur formerly known as Kanye West – who has become a very controversial figure in recent years due to his political statements – bought for a modest sum of 57.3 million dollars (about 53). million euros) house by Tadao Ando on the edge of the … Read more
Small duplex dedicated to reading near Parc Montsouris We are in the XIVe Paris district, near Parc Montsouris. It was in this building from 1900 on a quiet alley that Claudia* settled. Already converted into a duplex when he arrived, the apartment however lacked warmth and character. The Parisian agency Fréquence, made up of three … Read more
If it is a polished surface, cleaning will require different abrasives, as well as skills that are best left to a professional. If the marble is stained, it can be cleaned with an alkaline compress, which gradually removes the stain as it dries. But these interventions strip the sealant, which will therefore have to be … Read more
Visit to Villa Zilveli by Jean-Paul Goude Archive image of Villa Zilveli. It was in 2019 that Jean-Paul Goude and Karen Park-Goude acquired Villa Zilveli, an iconic property built in 1933 by Austrian architect Jean Welz on the heights of Butte Bergeyre. Successive urgent orders, years of neglect… The modernist residence of the architect went … Read more
“Imagined as a game of urban folds, the Saint-Denis – Pleyel station is traversed by natural light that slides during the day through the facade of wooden slats”, details the Société du Grand Paris. It is designed by the prestigious Japanese architectural firm Kengo Kuma & Associates, who created different levels bathed in light, down … Read more
Its exterior covering has 9,740 square meters of mirrors. Boje’s vision marries the inherent simplicity of the cubic structure with the extravagance of its mirrored facade, creating a site-specific landmark that resonates with both elegance and importance. The room, which can accommodate up to 500 people, not only attracts the eye, it also invites contemplation … Read more
Jessica Chastain is selling her New York apartment Jessica Chastain doesn’t just star in her new movie memory, released on May 29, where she plays the character of Sylvia. It was recently announced that she is also selling her New York apartment, which she has owned for nine years. Could she be looking for a … Read more