Milan Furniture Fair 2026: trends and global design highlights from the 64th edition
The Milan Furniture Fair 2026 took place from April 21 to 26 at Fiera Milano Rho, marking the 64th edition. Milan Design Week started one day earlier and took over the city through Sunday. The biggest launch of this edition was Salone Raritas, the first exhibition dedicated to collectible design within the official fair, with […]
Piero Fornasetti: the Italian artist who turned icons from the past into contemporary art
When you think of Italian design, a few names come to mind right away: Achille Castiglioni, Gio Ponti, Ettore Sottsass. And within that constellation is a Milanese artist with a sharp sense of humor, a taste for the absurd, and more than 13,000 cataloged works: Piero Fornasetti. You may have seen one of his plates […]
BIM Principles: what they are and how they impact projects!
If you already work (or want to work) with BIM, you’ve probably realized that it’s not enough to know how to model well. You can have a clean-looking file in Revit and still struggle with rework, clashes, and delays. That’s exactly where BIM principles come in. They are guidelines that structure information and workflow, enabling […]
De Stijl: the avant-garde movement that shaped modernist architecture
If you are passionate about modern architecture, chances are you’ve already heard of the Dutch artistic movement known as De Stijl. Marked by iconic works such as the Red Blue Chair, De Stijl helped shape the modernist avant-garde and its offshoots, including architecture and design. In the early 20th century, this movement revolutionized art by […]
Scan to BIM: how it works in practice and when to use it in your projects
Hey, architect! Imagine walking into an older building, turning on a laser scanner, and within a few hours having a detailed 3D digital model ready to use on your computer. Sounds futuristic, right? The good news is that this future is already here and it’s called Scan to BIM. Scan to BIM is a technology […]
No-demolition renovation: essential tips & how-to
Have you ever looked at a space in your home and thought it could really use an update? And then immediately thought: “I don’t have the time, or the energy, to deal with construction.” What if we told you that a no-demolition renovation is real and it might be exactly what you’ve been looking for? […]
Paulo Mendes da Rocha: one of Brazil’s greatest brutalist architects
If you admire modernist architecture, you have certainly heard of Paulo Mendes da Rocha, one of the most important figures of Paulista brutalism. Author of landmark projects such as the Brazilian Pavilion at Expo ’70, the Brazilian Museum of Sculpture (MuBE), and the Gymnasium of Clube Atlético Paulistano, Mendes da Rocha became one of the […]
Mid-century modern style: everything you need to know about the 1940s trend
If you’re a fan of American cinema and have watched classics from the 1940s to the 1960s, you’ve probably noticed a recurring interior style in those homes. It’s what many would call a “classic Hollywood look,” with refined leather furniture, plenty of wood, and warm lighting (the series Mad Men recreated 1960s interiors perfectly). This […]
NBR 15965: understanding how the BIM standard works in Brazil
Today, BIM (Building Information Modeling) plays an essential role in architecture and construction projects across Brazil. But it wasn’t always like that. For this technology to become widely adopted, several standardization efforts had to take place. One of the most significant was NBR 15965, known as Brazil’s first official BIM standard. This standard, developed by […]
BIM dimensions: discover the 10 key types and transform your projects
Have you ever heard of BIM (Building Information Modeling)? This methodology is revolutionizing the way architecture and engineering projects are designed and built. Year after year, more companies adopt BIM in their projects. In Brazil, for example, the percentage of construction companies using BIM jumped from 9.2% in 2018 to 20.6% in 2024. But BIM […]