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Silestone® Sunlit Days is the first CO₂-neutral collection in the quartz surfaces and engineered stone industry. Five colors inspired by the Mediterranean Sea and nature - They are stories, experiences and expressions, they are a tribute to the way of life of real people who have found their true essence in the Mediterranean Sea.
A new scientific center is set to be built in Uzbekistan's capital, Tashkent: the Alisher Navoi International Scientific Research Centre. Developed by the team at Zaha Hadid Architects, the center is named after the poet Alisher Navoi — but what exactly does traditional Shashmaqom music have to do with the architecture of this new institution?
Sophisticated architecture is increasingly finding its way into the high mountains. In the Pyrenees, the Refuge de Barroude, a refuge designed by the architectural firm Snøhetta, is setting new standards for building in high alpine regions.
Hosting but not having to worry about anything? We've got you covered! The Refugium Lunz is not only a haven for travellers, but also a place that can be booked for all kinds of events and occasions. Sometimes the boutique hotel presents itself in elegant wedding attire, sometimes in a casual business ensemble and then again in a relaxed, stylish yoga outfit. In any case, the Refugium Lunz is always classy, intimate and a place where wishes are fulfilled that you would hardly dare to dream of.
In Mexico, the architecture studios Hybrid and Palma have created something extraordinary with NICO Loma Alta. Designed in the style of Tropical Modernism, the brutalist structure is softened by the intentional use of wood elements, creating a striking contrast.
The Ørestad Church in Copenhagen, designed by Henning Larsen, is a sculptural timber building and modern community hub. Built from biobased materials, the church acts as a sustainable “CO₂ bank”.
The Taverny Medical Centre near Paris is a newly built health centre in timber construction. There are good reasons why its floor plan and room programme are based on the medieval monastery typology.
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