Architects are increasingly aware of our influence on the well-being and good health of the users of our projects. Natural lighting –and how it should be complemented with artificial lighting– is an essential factor to consider for the visual comfort of interior spaces. But, do we know how to handle it correctly?

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• Architects

  Serrano + Baquero Arquitectos

• Location

  Puerta Real de España, 2, 18009 Granada, Spain

• Category

  Adaptive reuse

• Architects author of the work

  Juan Antonio Serrano García, Paloma Baquero Masats

• Design Team

  Lea Márquer, Elisabetta Zecca, Emanuele Frongia

• Construction

  Coreal Reformas

• Area

  120.0 m2

• Project Year

  2016

• Photographer

  Fernando Alda, Courtesy of Serrano + Baquero Arquitectos

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• Architects

  Felipe Assadi, Trinidad Schönthaler

• Location

  Urb. El Cortijo, Samborondón, Ecuador

• Category

  Housing

• Project Year

  2018

• Photographs

  Fernando Alda

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• Architects

  Proyecto Singular SLP

• Location

  Moraleja Green Shopping Center. Av. Europa Nº13, L9-10 Alcobendas 28108, Madrid, Spain

• Category

  Interior Design

• Lead Architects

  Jorge Lozano Tablada

• Construction

  Proyecta Espacios & Construcción

• Area

  3875.0 ft2

• Project Year

  2018

• Photographs

  Fernando Alda

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• Architects

  Reina & Asociados

• Location

  Real Alcázar de Sevilla, Patio de Banderas, s/n, 41004 Sevilla, Spain

• Category

  Landmarks & Monuments

• Author Architects

  Francisco Reina Fernández-Trujillo

• Area

  280.0 m2

• Project Year

  2018

• Photographs

  Fernando Alda

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• Architects

  CUAC ARQUITECTURA

• Location

  Calle Darrillo Magdalena, Granada, Spain

• Category

  Offices

• Authors Architects

  Tomás García Piriz, Javier Castellano Pulido

• Area

  110.0 m2

• Project Year

  2017

• Photographer

  Fernando Alda

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Because, for all the inspirational works across the world, we would be lost without the photographers dedicated to sharing this inspiration with us. Here we present to you the 50 most influential architectural photographs of the year.

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• Architects

  SKETCH

• Location

  Calle 12 Este & Av. B, Panama

• Category

  Renovation

• Team

  Johann Wolfschoon, Carlos Chen, Daniela Manfredi, Anthony Flores, Diego Segundo

• Area

  57480.0 ft2

• Project Year

  2018

• Photographs

  Fernando Alda

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• Architects

  Estudio Astiz

• Location

  Las Rozas, Madrid, Spain

• Category

  Train Station

• Design Team

  Estudio Astiz

• Arquitecto Autor de Proyecto

  Miguel Ángel Astiz

• Area

  100.0 m2

• Project Year

  2016

• Photographs

  Fernando Alda

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• Architects

  SKETCH

• Location

  San Francisco, Panama City, Republic of Panama

• Category

  Renovation

• Authors

  Johann Wolfschoon

• Design Team

  Carlos Chen, Daniela Manfredi, Anthony Flores

• Area

  6673.62 ft2

• Project Year

  2018

• Photographs

  Fernando Alda

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• Architects

  WaterScales arquitectos

• Location

  Calle Ancha, 43, 29500 Álora, Málaga, Spain

• Category

  Restoration

• Architects in Charge

  Carmen Barrós Velázquez, Francisco J. del Corral del Campo

• Area

  285.0 m2

• Project Year

  2017

• Photographs

  Fernando Alda

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• Architects

  Estudio Astiz

• Location

  Madrid, Spain

• Category

  Houses Interiors

• Area

  35.0 m2

• Project Year

  2017

• Photographs

  Fernando Alda

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• Architects

  SKETCH

• Location

  Ave. Central pedestrian, Santa Ana. Panama City, Panama

• Category

  Restoration

• Author

  Johann Wolfschoon

• Design Team

  Carlos Chen, Daniela Manfredi, Anthony Flores

• Area

  1614.59 ft2

• Project Year

  2018

• Photographs

  Fernando Alda

For architects, schools are often complex structures to design. They must provide a variety of spaces for education, and also consider sports and recreational activities. But beyond its size or surface, the greatest challenge is to design an area that fosters a positive pedagogical environment for children. Below, a selection of 70 school projects with their drawings to inspire your proposals for learning campuses.

The link between architecture and cinema is unquestionable, as is the magic of seeing a film in a place structured specifically for this contemplative activity. The design requires architectural solutions that not only respond to the distribution of seats and visibility of movie-goers but also to acoustics and lighting.

Various projects published on our site highlight how architects have responded to this challenge in innovative ways. Below, stunning 10 movie theaters with their plans and drawings. 

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• Architects

  Sol89

• Location

  Calle San José, 4, 41004 Sevilla, Spain

• Category

  Arts & Architecture

• Author Architects

  María González, Juanjo López de la Cruz

• Area

  830.0 m2

• Project Year

  2014

• Photographs

  Fernando Alda

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• Architects

  Felipe Assadi Arquitectos

• Location

  Pichidangui, Chile

• Category

  Houses

• Architects in Charge

  Felipe Assadi

• Design Team

  Felipe Assadi, Trinidad Schönthaler, Sebastián Delpino, Macarena Ávila

• Área

  140.0 m2

• Project Year

  2018

• Photographs

  Fernando Alda