The next 1 November Vipp, a renowned nordic furniture and home accessories company, will open a Vipp Hotel in Copenhagen. But beware, this is not a real hotel with a reception and many rooms, but a wider project of widespread accommodation: offering unique rooms in various destinations. “Our destinations all share the same goal: we want to invite people to experience first hand our philosophy of ...
Architecture
Hotel La Gran Francia: a gem of colonial architecture
This summer I had the pleasure of visiting the colorful city of Granada in Nicaragua (read article here) and staying one night at Hotel La Gran Francia. Proclaimed Historic Heritage of the City of Granada, La Gran Francia is a jewel of Colonial Architecture of Nicaragua. It is a large and old house situated in the center of the city, a few steps from the cathedral. According to historians, ...
Glass partitions: separate without dividing
I have always been a great fan of open spaces, I like the idea of fluid spaces, where the different functions are not well defined and where communication and space sharing dominate. But I know that the open space can also have its flaws: raise their hands those who would not want to hide that mess in the kitchen when guests arrive (or your mother-in-law? J ) The glass partitions provide us ...