Greece: in Thessaloniki, Ottoman monuments recall a lost cosmopolitan past

Greece: in Thessaloniki, Ottoman monuments recall a lost cosmopolitan past

In the luxurious Ano Poli neighborhood of Thessaloniki there is a modest fountain, which nevertheless can attract the attention of passers-by. It is one of the few public monuments in the Greek city to have inscriptions in Arabic and Ottoman Turkish. Originated from the beginning of the 20th centurye century, the text tells the story … Read more

In Catalonia, a house literally rose from the ground

In Catalonia, a house literally rose from the ground

Project 3D Print House by IAAC, Valldaura Labs @ Gregori Civera The Institute of Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) presented TOVA in February 2023 its first building printed in 3D using earth. Construction was completed in a matter of weeks using 100% local materials and local labor, generating zero waste with almost zero carbon footprint. … Read more