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Architects: Studio Heya
- Area: 1076 ft²
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: Haus Studio, Agustin Reyes, Cemex, Grupo AVA, Helvex, +1
Valley Expansion House / Studio Heya
CCI Offices / Taller MRD + Oioioi
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Architects: Oioioi, Taller MRD
- Area: 3380 ft²
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: Canto, Novaceramic, Yave
Plúmula Workshop House / Espacio 18 Arquitectura
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Architects: Espacio 18 Arquitectura
- Area: 754 ft²
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: Cemex, Helvex, Lumileds, Tecnolite
Pensamientos Residential Complex / Espacio 18 Arquitectura
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Architects: Espacio 18 Arquitectura
- Area: 1200 m²
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: Cemex, Interceramic, Plasters, Tecnolite
Mexican Interiors: 18 Spaces That Use Books as a Design Element
Over the years, interior design has evolved according to the needs that arise, but above all according to the experiences we seek to provoke in the user. In the last two years, we witnessed a radical change and a particular interest in this subject because the pandemic forced us to pay specific attention to the configuration of the places we inhabit. This brought about much more holistic designs that cater to the wellbeing of the user, combining colours, sensory experiences, technology and natural elements that promote health.
The Comeback of Curved Design: Materials That Can Bend and Curl
Take a second to imagine a building or a room. Chances are you are envisioning flat rectangular surfaces and straight lines. Whether it be walls, beams or windows, most architectural elements come in standard and extremely practical orthogonal shapes. However, the pandemic has shed light on designs that are not only functional, but also that improve our mood and well-being. In that sense, the power of curved, free-flowing surfaces is unmatched, which explains why they have been making a comeback as a modern design trend. Adopting beautiful nature-inspired shapes, organic curls and bends energize rooms and make users feel good. In fact, neuroscientists have shown that this affection is hard-wired into the brain; in a 2013 study, they found that participants were most likely to consider a space beautiful if it was curvilinear instead of rectilinear. In short, humans love curves.
Casa Colorada / Once Once Arquitectura
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Architects: Once Once Arquitectura
- Area: 620 m²
- Year: 2018
Pachuca 81 / Namikase Studio
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Architects: Namikase Studio
- Area: 650 m²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: Saint-Gobain, Muroblanco
Casa Chulavista / Luis Carbonell
Baker’s Dozen: 13 More Sweet Projects Filled with Delight
Bakeries are timeless. While industrialization and commercialization have transformed the art of baking and baked goods, bakeries remain important community spaces for gathering and defining neighborhood identity. These iconic spaces are still defined by a common programmatic understanding that combines areas to gather, socialize, shop, and work. Found across cultures, they are diverse as they are functional and expressive.
Roma Terrace / Marc Pascal ODA
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Architects: Marc Pascal ODA
- Area: 84 m²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Adobe, Aldaba Jardines, Cemex, Grupo JOBEN
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Professionals: Aldaba Jardines
Materia Bakery / Luis Carbonell
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Architects: Luis Carbonell
- Area: 86 m²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Adobe, Gastrox, McNeel, un rayito de sol
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Professionals: Salmiana, Operadora Obra
Digital Woodworking: Creating Structures, Furniture, and Surfaces Using CNC
The automation of architectural design and rendering has been further accelerated by digital production tools. Tools such as 3D printers, assembly robots, and laser cutters, have all but perfected the design and construction process and have proven essential in optimizing resources, improving precision, and increasing control of the process.
In woodworking, the most frequently used digital production tools are milling machines or CNC (computer numerical control) routers. These tools facilitate the rendering of 2D vectoral drawings and 3D models, codifying them into instructions for the machine to follow and execute. Through this process, which starts with digital archives (typically created using design software widely known as AutoCad), milling machines and CNC routers can rapidly and precisely cut wood, producing ready to assemble pieces.