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Design Studio Turbina explores the symbolic role of objects in connecting the earthy with the spiritual

Aimee Shirley — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 17:01:05 +0000

Stones and rocks share an ancient relationship with rituals and spirituality. Stacking stone mounds, placing stones on graves, erecting them in circles (think of Stonehenge), but also holding on to one as a “Handschmeichler” or worry stone, or using them for healing purposes. Far from providing clear answers, such practices reflect something fundamental about human

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Tana Latorre believes in the power of community to celebrate diversity, belonging, and self-love

Aimee Shirley — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 08:30:47 +0000

As a child, Tana Latorre enjoyed lying on the grass, gazing at the leaves high up in the trees, savoring the idea that nobody else had touched them. She still does it. “Just like plants, humans inhale and exhale. We are resilient and beautiful and want to feel loved and cared for,” she explains. Latorre

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Born out of the Spanish recession, the architectural studio Mesura carries moderation and respect as its core values

root — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 12:15:22 +0000

It was during the preceding decades, a time associated with the Spanish housing boom, that Benjamin Iborra Wicksteed and Carlos Dimas Carmona, co-founders of Mesura, grew up. Postmodern architecture was on the rise, and its creators—the likes of Frank Gehry and Zaha Hadid—gained recognition akin to celebrities. Spain at that time was attracting a greater

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The founders of IAM (Internet Age Media) discuss reclaiming control of our futures through collective imagination

root — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 03:32:50 +0000

It’s like a duet; one will introduce an idea, and after it’s been mulled over for a while, the other will resolve it. These shared philosophies, never fearful of idealism, drive all that they do, and together their partnership is one that ensures they are constantly refining their ideas, together. For Andrés, everything started with

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Salva López & Yosigo

root — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 22:30:16 +0000

Thirty-something photographers Salva López and José Javier Serrano, who goes by the name Yosigo, share an academic background in graphic design which has profoundly influenced their creative identity as well as their visual understanding of composition and space. Aside from graphic design remnants, like an obsession with symmetries and chromatic parallels, their photographic work denotes an admiration

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Lucía Vergara

root — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 00:03:07 +0000

Her success with her jewelry line, Après Ski shows, she’s one of those undeniable examples of how sometimes having an eye for the world around you achieves more than traditional forms of study. Still, she did study Audiovisual Communication, and after completing her degree she moved to Barcelona where she began to work for the

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Caravan Made: An Alfresco Food Truck in Barcelona

root — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 00:48:55 +0000

Having always dreamt of working on a project together, today it has become a reality through the establishment of an innovative dining concept. Sílvia and Javi produce 100% homemade food, using the freshest organic ingredients and pride themselves on supporting local suppliers. A new and uniquely crafted menu is devised every season that aligns with

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Lola Giardino

root — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 00:48:37 +0000

After steadily working for over a decade towards a traditional career in web design, Lola experienced the dawning realization that while she loved what she did, and was successful to boot, it wasn’t a path that fully satisfied her creative aspirations. What was lacking during those long days in front of a computer was something

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FvF Cooks with Openhouse: Japanese Seafood

root — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 01:00:23 +0000

In their multifarious space, previous FvF guests and founders of Openhouse, Andrew Trotter and Mari-Luz Vidal hold frequent dinner parties, workshops and exhibitions—so, they were ecstatic to have Nobu Kawagoe, a renowned Japanese chef, on board. On a sunny afternoon, the trio sat down for a simple lunch with fresh seafood and Nobu’s gastronomical touch.

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Ariadna Guirado & Ernest Vidal

root — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 00:12:54 +0000

Handcrafted products marked “Made in Spain” represent a certain level of quality – specifically with regard to artisanal textiles and leather goods. Barcelona-based footwear label About Arianne is a shining example of contemporary Spanish shoe design. Two friends, Ariadna Guirado and Ernest Vidal are the masterminds behind the name and share a passion not only

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