In Portugal, doors painted red represent more than a mere aesthetic choice; they symbolize hospitality and good luck. We often find these doors in picturesque villages and historic towns as well as in busy urban neighborhoods. According to popular tradition, in ancient times, disoriented travelers in rural lands sought red doors as a refuge, signaling houses inhabited by welcoming and generous...
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Trends for 2024: Architecture
Dec
21
2023
Many factors will drive new trends, including technological advances, sustainability concerns, and changing needs of society itself. In this article, we'll explore the top architectural design trends for 2024. Whether you're an ambitious architect or a design enthusiast, it's worth reading to discover the captivating developments that await us.
Fundamental aspects to take into account... View moreLuxury homes, trends for 2023
Oct
08
2023
In Portugal, there is common confusion between the term "luxury houses" and houses belonging to the high end of the real estate market. An expensive house is not necessarily a luxury house , but a luxury house is inevitably expensive due to the requirements associated with it.
Luxury homes are distinguished by a series of characteristics that give them unique charm,...
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Prata Riverside Village is a project conceived two decades ago and now finally sees the light of day. Luxury is present in every detail, from the architectural project - by Renzo Piano - through the quality of construction and premium finishes, to the project of living in a neighborhood between the green and blue of the river.
Located in the old industrial riverside area of Lisbon, in...
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As in Portugal we don't have the tradition of grape varieties, we use a substitute called "luxury" to segment people and tastes. The difficulty is in measuring the limits of its application. What is luxurious for some is trivial for others. What for some is reproachable for others is a reason for admiration and envy. This is a territory where consensus and common sense do not...
View moreShanghai Natural History Museum
Nov
01
2016
This space covers 44,517 square meters and offers visitors the opportunity to explore the natural world by displaying more than 10,000 artifacts from all seven continents.
The building includes exhibition spaces, a 4D theater, an outdoor exhibition garden and a 30-meter high atrium that welcomes visitors with an abundance of natural light filtered through an impressive glass wall,...
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