Smooth, hard and durable wood adds a warm touch to these constructions around the globe. An interesting topic that I wanted to bring up to discussion was the materials we use to build our designs. You may have noticed how popular concrete has become in recent years. Despite being an environmentally friendly material, the industrial extraction of … Continue reading
Terminal 4 at Barajas Airport is one of the places I frequent a lot. Madrid is where I used to live, where my family is and every time I travel I stop in this city to say hi at least (even if it is just for one day). Gate U69 feels like home already (the … Continue reading
Located in La Jolla, California, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies (1959-1965) is probably the most important and poetic building of Louis Kahn in the United States. I had the chance to visit it in person and have to say that was deeply impressed by its meaningful monumentality. Walls and voids, that is how I … Continue reading
Since the twentieth century, chairs have been changing with every twist of fashion producing beautiful furniture items. However, with new technologies emerging, improvements in ergonomics and the necessity to reuse materials, chair design has changed its aim of being “beautiful” to its intention to be “useful”. Not only do modern chairs work on comfort and physical … Continue reading
The Poetry Foundation is one of my favorite buildings in the world and one of the 23 Buildings You Shouldn’t Miss in Chicago If You Are An Architect. Yet so small it is one of the most effective buildings in terms of concept. In my opinion, visiting this space is like reading a poem: you … Continue reading
Biomorphic Architecture bases its shape on human and animal forms, and this type of shape is inspired from mother nature herself. Nowadays this architecture is becoming increasingly popular due to improvements in technology and construction but it’s been a long time since this “style” started. Bio-organic architecture has its roots in the works of leading figures … Continue reading
Check the new design I made for Skyline Architecture! Material: MDF wood Depth: 1/8 inch Size: 5×7 in Motive: Imperial Forum of Rome, views of The Coliseum. Customize yours at Skyline Architecture Check other products in wood: Continue reading
Check the collection of coasters I designed for Skyline Mania! Material: MDF wood Depth: 1/8 inch Size: 5×5 in Motive: Chicago Towers. John Hancock, Marina Towers, Trump Tower and Sears Tower are the 4 favourite towers of Chicago’s Skyline. These retro coasters are a useful and artistic house item. Perfect for a gift! Continue reading
Check the new design I made for Skyline Mania! Material: MDF wood Depth: 1/8 inch Size: 5×7 in Motive: Chicago Skyline, view of Sears Tower. Typically, paper or chipboard are among the most common materials for a postcard. However, some of them look more like a small painting and that is why wood seemed to … Continue reading
WOOD KEYCHAIN from Skyline Architecture Chicago Skyline Material: MDF wood Depth: 1/8 inch Size: 5×2 cm Motive: Chicago Skyline Check other products in wood: Continue reading
Virginia Duran 