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Roberto Burle Marx: an end to the deforestation of the Amazonian rainforest

In conversation with Irish and Italian professors Gareth Doherty and Barbara Boifava, respectively, on Roberto Burle Marx’s landscapes and urban ideologies

Lampoon / Diverso: according to Guen Fiore, sexual tension is a tool against human fragility

Guen Fiore and Rubina Vita Marchiori willing to investigate that eternal feminine that precedes and overcomes every prejudice, showing raw images made of shapes, materials and fabrics

Genre-less upcycled fashion: old farming clothing, workwear or parachutes

«Every piece is constructed from old clothing or garments that have an aged quality that is then cut into patches which are sewn to new patterns», designer Fumika Oshima

Cities will be forests: making buildings as tree houses is not just a matter of imaginary

A strategy for greener cities is to build greener architectures through the integration of trees, shrubs, and plants in the design of our houses

Belvedere – Biochar/ Biomass: the real solution: global climate change, soil infertility and pollution

The use of biochar amendments on soil could address the issues of soil fertility, water holding capacity, and climate change mitigation via carbon sequestration

Producing with scraps: having certifications doesn’t grant for real ethical practices

«If I can create a luxury brand that has a strong message and gets on the catwalk, it can inspire the industry to become more conscious». In conversation with Bav Tailor

Nobis Hotel, Copenhagen. The Royal Conservatory of Music, Le Corbusier and 75 design rooms

The penthouses were rooms for cello and violin musicians. The lobby area was the locker room and the Nobis suite was the audition room for students arriving at the academy 

Ashish Gupta: the backbone of the Indian social system is craftsmen

Delhi, India. The setting of local artisans and the combined zeitgeist of east and west by the Indian designer distinguishes his creations by encompassing the additional element of social commitment

Mandarin Oriental, Milan. Three entrances to the Milanese life

Courtyards are not the sole design attribute that gives reference to the city location. From designer Antonio Citterio to the materials, suppliers and design inspiration. Everything is sourced from and connected back to the city

Cabanas No Rio, Comporta. Bare interiors for two huts that face the vastness of river Sado

There was only one material used to build the waterfront cabins: wood. The floor, walls, and ceiling are fashioned with recycled timber wood. In conversation with João Rodrigues, owner of Silent Living