Author: Piedad Rojas | ArchDaily

Could You Live in 15 Square Meters of Space? SUMATORIA's 'Tiny Home' May Make You Think Twice

Piedad Rojas — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Casa FOA is one of the most important exhibitions for architecture, interior design, landscaping, and industry in Latin America. Chilean architects SUMATORIA were selected to represent their country in the 'Emerging Design of Miniature Housing,' or the Tiny Home, a living space of only 15 square meters (equivalent to the size of a container module).

Unforgettable Prefab Pavilion Plays with Light and Wind

Piedad Rojas — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Sarovic_Plaut Arquitectos’ latest work, “The Grater,” was the Bazar ED 2017 entry pavilion. Last November, Bazar ED’s 13th annual fair united design, decoration and trends at Santiago’s Bicentennial Park.

Draw Inspiration From These 21st Century Bathroom Designs

Piedad Rojas — Sun, 19 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000

The bathroom is one of the most static and traditional spaces in any residence. However, in recent times, this space has gained an identity that relates directly to the interior and exterior design of the house. As architects, we strive to create a warm, dynamic and attractive space for users.

Today, bathrooms that include new technologies, clean projects, integrating new materials with an emphatic use of color are highlighted. Next, we compiled a selection of 34 toilets that reflect this trend.

This All-In-One Piece of Furniture Is A Tiny House Must-Have

Piedad Rojas — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000

A single piece of furniture, designed by architect Angel Rico, allows this husband, wife, and child to live happily in only 20 square meters of space (about 215 square feet). Smart design solutions, such as this, are essential for any modern day tiny house or apartment. Keep reading to learn everything this transformer can do.

Da Vinci-Inspired Wooden Pedestrian Bridge Can Hold 500 Kilograms Without Using Any Fixings

Piedad Rojas — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 06:00:00 +0000

Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's self-supporting bridge, architect Diego Poblete has developed a structure that can be assembled in less than 15 minutes and, according to his study, can support up to 500 kilograms. Focusing on the issue of connectivity in rural towns, Poblete developed a wooden system that is assembled without using a single screw, optimizing the use of the resource and facilitating easy construction:

This Tiny House Was Built as the Set of a Movie (Then Burned to the Ground after Filming)

Piedad Rojas — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Architect Alfredo Thiermann has recently collaborated with Chilean Filmmaker Marialy Rivas in her latest ﬁlm “Princesita." The ﬁlm will be premiered next week at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Restaurant ENIGMA Offers a Glimpse Into the Future of Gastronomy

Piedad Rojas — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Neolith, along with RCR Arquitectes and P.Llimona describe the idea and process behind building new conceptual restaurant ENIGMA.

14 Shades of Red: Projects to Fall in Love With on Valentine's Day

Piedad Rojas — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 14:00:00 +0000

Happy Valentine's Day!

We've affectionately rounded up 14 projects that use the power of the color most associated to love, passion, joy, sexuality and intensity: red

This Architect Fuses Art and Science by Hand Illustrating the Golden Ratio

Piedad Rojas — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Rafael Araujo is a Venezuelan architect and illustrator who at the age of fifteen began to observe intelligent patterns in nature, giving rise to his interest in the golden ratio located in our natural environment.

More than 40 years later, the results of this hobby is a collection of beautiful illustrations of nature made entirely by hand, equipped with a pencil, a compass, a ruler and a protractor.

Light, Space, and Movement Become Art During the Mesmerizing Sensory Experience of "VOID"

Piedad Rojas — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 06:00:00 +0000

VOID is an interactive sensory art installation created by New York-based artists Sergio Mora-Diaz, Oryan Inbar and Jordan Backhus, that manipulates light in physical space to generate an immersive interaction arena and a meditative, transcendent spatial experience, which reminiscent of the cosmic sky and streams of information.

Elisa Strozyk Turns Wood Into Fabric

Piedad Rojas — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 06:00:00 +0000

When you think of original designs, you know that you're talking about something unique and special. An innovative design that can change our perception and visual culture: that is exactly what the German designer Elisa Strozyk does with Wooden Textiles, a product line that mixes wood with fabric.