Norman Robert Foster was born in Manchester on 1 June 1935 , in a working-class neighbourhood. He grew up in a modest family, in a city marked by heavy industry and the great urban transformations of the post-war period. This context, made up of factories, railways and working-class neighborhoods, influenced him profoundly: his sensitivity for …
The best brands of thermo fireplaces today represent an increasingly popular solution for those who want to heat the home by combining comfort, efficiency and aesthetics. Available with wood, pellet or combined versions, these systems offer the charm of the traditional fireplace with the performance of a modern heating system. However, the great variety of …
Among the shades that have been able to cyclically return as protagonists in the world of interior design, the mustard color occupies a special place. It is not just an intense yellow, nor a muted brown: it is an intermediate, sophisticated color, capable of bringing warmth, energy and depth to any environment. Versatile and at …
The Velasca Tower (BBPR, 19561958) is a 106 m skyscraper in the heart of Milan, famous for its projecting "cape" which recalls the medieval towers of Lombardy and for its structure of external struts and braces . Declared a protected property in 2011 , it was the subject of a integral restoration 20212025 led by …
