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31/10/2026

IT LOOKS LIKE A ROYAL PALACE. BUT IT WAS BUILT FOR AN EXHIBITION. | | |

You could walk through Seville's Plaza de España and easily imagine it was built for royalty centuries ago.

The monumental towers.

The beautiful ceramic bridges.

The endless arcades.

The extraordinary attention to detail.

But here's the surprise.

It wasn't built for a king.

It was designed by architect Aníbal González for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition.

And that makes it even more fascinating to me.

As an architect, I find it remarkable how a building created for a specific event can become one of the most recognizable symbols of an entire city.

Even more interesting?

Its architecture combines historical influences with materials and craftsmanship closely associated with Seville.

And if the place looks familiar, there's another reason.

Parts of Star Wars: Attack of the Clones were filmed here.

Sometimes, the places that feel the oldest have surprisingly recent stories.

And sometimes, architecture created for a temporary event becomes a permanent part of a city's identity.

Here's my question:

Does a building need centuries of history to become iconic?

Or can great architecture create that feeling from the very beginning?

30/10/2026

YOUR HOME LOOKS LIKE A FIVE-STAR HOTEL. BUT DOES IT FEEL LIKE HOME? | | |

Perfect furniture.

Expensive finishes.

Everything in its place.

Not a single personal object in sight.

Beautiful? Absolutely.

But sometimes I wonder...

When did our homes start looking more like luxury hotel suites than places where people actually live?

As an architect and interior designer, I appreciate elegant spaces, carefully selected materials, and thoughtful compositions.

But I also believe a home should tell us something about the people living there.

Their memories.

Their travels.

Their personalities.

Even their imperfections.

There's nothing wrong with loving minimalist interiors or hotel-inspired design.

The problem begins when we start copying an aesthetic without considering whether it reflects who we really are.

A beautiful home doesn't need to look like a showroom.

And a luxurious interior doesn't have to feel impersonal.

Sometimes, the most memorable spaces aren't the most perfect ones.

They're the ones with character.

So here's the question:

Would you rather live in a flawless five-star hotel-style home or a space filled with personality, even if it isn't picture-perfect?

28/10/2026

WE KEEP DESIGNING DINING ROOMS. BUT WHERE DOES EVERYONE REALLY EAT? | | |

A beautiful dining room.

An expensive table.

Eight perfectly arranged chairs.

And nobody sits there. 😂

Meanwhile, everyone gathers around the kitchen island.

Breakfast? Kitchen.

Quick dinner? Kitchen.

Conversations? Somehow, always the kitchen.

So here's a question I've been thinking about as an architect:

Are we still designing homes around how people actually live, or around traditions that no longer fit everyone's lifestyle?

Of course, some families love their formal dining rooms.

Others only use them during holidays or special occasions.

Neither choice is wrong.

But perhaps the real luxury isn't having more rooms.

It's having spaces that genuinely reflect how we live.

Would you eliminate the formal dining room to have a larger kitchen or living area?

Or is the dining room something you would never give up?

26/10/2026

WOULD YOU SACRIFICE A BEDROOM FOR A PRIVATE COURTYARD? | | |

Most people want a bigger house.

More bedrooms. More square meters. More space.

But what if removing one bedroom could actually make your home feel better?

Imagine having a private courtyard surrounded by your living room, dining area, and bedroom.

Natural light throughout the day.

A beautiful tree at the center of your home.

A direct connection with nature without sacrificing privacy.

And spaces that feel open, peaceful, and connected.

As an architect, I find this trade-off particularly interesting.

A house isn't necessarily better because it has more rooms.

Sometimes, what we choose not to build can completely transform the experience of living in it.

Of course, an additional bedroom offers flexibility and practical value.

But a well-designed courtyard can improve the experience of several rooms at once.

So here's the question:

Would you rather have a four-bedroom house with no courtyard, or a three-bedroom house with an extraordinary private garden at its center?

I'm curious to know what you would choose.

24/10/2026

MARSEILLE'S BOLDEST DESIGN DECISION WASN'T ADDING SOMETHING. IT WAS TAKING SPACE BACK | | |

A city can spend millions on iconic buildings and still fail at street level.

That's why Marseille's Vieux-Port is such an interesting example of urban design.

For years, vehicles, port facilities, and physical barriers occupied much of the waterfront.

Then the priorities changed.

More space for pedestrians.

Fewer obstacles between the city and the water.

Better connections and more accessible public areas.

And a remarkable mirrored canopy that creates shade without dominating the historic surroundings.

What interests me most as an architect is that the transformation wasn't simply about adding new architecture.

It was about improving the experience of a place that already existed.

Because people don't experience cities only through their buildings.

They experience them while walking, sitting, meeting others, and enjoying public space.

Sometimes, the best architectural decision isn't what we build.

It's what we decide to remove.

Would you rather see a city invest in spectacular new buildings or improve the public spaces people use every day?

23/10/2026

THE FRONT DOOR OPENS. YOUR PRIVACY DISAPPEARS | | |

Imagine opening your front door to receive a package.

And suddenly, a complete stranger can see your entire living room.

Your sofa.
Your dining area.
Your everyday life.

All visible from the entrance.

Is that really good open-plan design?

Open spaces can be beautiful, but openness and privacy aren't the same thing.

The relationship between the entrance and the interior deserves more attention than it often receives.

A simple change in direction, a recessed entrance, a carefully positioned wall, or a decorative screen can completely transform how a home feels.

And no, that doesn't mean every house needs a traditional foyer.

It's about controlling what people see, when they see it, and how spaces transition from public to private.

Good residential architecture isn't just about connecting spaces.

It's also about knowing when to separate them.

Would you prefer a completely open entrance or a more private transition into your home?

21/10/2026

THE SHOWER IS BEAUTIFUL. SO WHY IS THE WHOLE BATHROOM WET? | | |

A beautiful walk-in shower can turn into a daily frustration.

No threshold.
Elegant glass panels.
Beautiful finishes.
A perfectly minimalist design.

And water all over the bathroom floor.

What went wrong?

The problem isn't necessarily the shower concept.

It's the details nobody notices in the photographs.

Floor slopes, drain placement, waterproofing, showerhead position, and splash control are essential parts of bathroom design.

A curbless shower can be an excellent architectural solution, especially when accessibility and visual continuity are priorities.

But removing the threshold without properly resolving water management is asking for trouble.

And here's the uncomfortable truth.

A bathroom can look expensive and still be poorly designed.

Good architecture isn't only about what we see.

It's also about what happens when we actually use the space.

Would you choose a completely open shower or a glass enclosure that keeps the rest of the bathroom dry?

19/10/2026

YOUR KITCHEN HAS PLENTY OF LIGHTS. SO WHY IS THE COUNTERTOP STILL DARK? | | |

You've installed beautiful recessed lights throughout your kitchen.

Everything looks bright.

Until you start cooking.

Suddenly, your own body casts shadows over the countertop.

The sink isn't properly illuminated.

And the areas where you actually prepare food are darker than the rest of the room.

The problem?

You're lighting the room, not the activities happening inside it.

Good kitchen lighting requires more than evenly distributed ceiling fixtures.

Task lighting, fixture placement, beam angles, glare control, and the relationship between ambient and working light all matter.

Under-cabinet lighting, for example, can dramatically improve visibility without adding unnecessary brightness to the entire kitchen.

And here's something worth remembering.

More fixtures don't automatically mean better lighting.

Sometimes, the smartest solution is simply placing the light where it's needed.

Would you rather have a kitchen that looks impressive in photographs or one that actually works better every day?

17/10/2026

THE ALHAMBRA DOESN'T REVEAL EVERYTHING AT ONCE. THAT'S THE POINT | | |

Some buildings try to impress you the moment you walk in.

The Alhambra in Granada, Spain, takes a different approach.

A narrow entrance.
An unexpected courtyard.
A perfectly framed view.

Every transition changes how you experience the architecture.

Light, shadow, water, and proportion become part of the journey.

What interests me most as an architect is how these spaces create anticipation without depending on monumental dimensions or excessive decoration.

The experience unfolds gradually.

Today, we often design spaces to be as open and transparent as possible.

But are we losing something along the way?

Sometimes, great architecture is not about showing everything.

It's about knowing what to reveal, and when.

Do you prefer architecture that reveals everything immediately, or spaces that surprise you as you move through them?

16/10/2026

THE HOUSE LOOKS COOL. THE ELECTRIC BILL SAYS OTHERWISE | | |

A beautiful house doesn't always mean a comfortable home.

Floor-to-ceiling windows.
Expensive finishes.
Stunning architecture.

But what happens when the afternoon sun turns your living room into an oven?

**Your air conditioner ends up paying for bad design decisions.**

In tropical climates, architecture should work with the environment, not against it.

Proper solar orientation, shading devices, natural ventilation, roof insulation, and landscaping can make a significant difference in indoor comfort and energy consumption.

And here's what many people forget:

A bigger air conditioner isn't always the solution. Better architecture might be.

Good design isn't just about how a house looks.

It's about how it performs every day.

Would you sacrifice those beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows for a cooler home and lower electricity bills?

Or is appearance more important?

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