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10 Spaces for Design and Coffee Lovers in Mexico

Mónica Arellano — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Coffee shops are spaces whose history dates back to the 15th century. Originating in Arab countries before the rise of Europe, they began to play an important social role, often described as taverns where significant conversations took place, deals were struck, and political debates unfolded. Over time, these spaces evolved and the concept expanded to European countries like England, France, Italy, and Germany, where they served as highly public gathering spots for merchants, politicians, scientists, academics, philosophers, and poets.

10 Frequently Asked Questions About Ceramic Tiles

Eduardo Souza — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 04:00:00 +0000

Square, rectangular, hexagonal, matte, shiny. It's hard to think of a more versatile flooring material than tiles. They're also known for their high durability, ease of maintenance and installation, and are among the most common choices for covering floors and walls, whether wet or not. Following are 10 common questions about ceramic tiles, and their answers:

Luma Café / Michan Architecture

Daniel Tapia — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 14:00:00 +0000

Luma Café is a small coffee shop located on the ground floor of a corporate building in the Condesa neighborhood of Mexico City. Given the layout of the space, with its narrowest side facing the street, the open kitchen is positioned at the back of the premises. This allows for an open area at the front, offering greater flexibility and accommodating various seating arrangements, such as four-seat tables and a concrete bench for two-seat tables.