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Living on Mars: the house of the future, a mix of science and design
Cottages, farmsteads and farmhouses: three types of country houses to enjoy all year round
Art in Nature: discovering the most impressive art gardens
Outdoor and social issues: interview with the architects of O’DonnellBrown Studio
From “Community classrooms” to the social vocation of the outdoors: an interview with the architects of Glasgow-based O’DonnellBrown studio
A dimension that symbolises post-pandemic recovery and the use of space for new projects with a social vocation, architects are increasingly looking outdoors to host functions that were traditionally linked to the indoor world. The designers at the O’DonnellBrown Studio in Glasgow are well aware that they have revolutionised the idea of a school with their “Community classroom” project, creating an actual classroom designed as a system of wooden components to be assembled and modulated outdoors. Our interview with the architects of Jennifer O’Donnell and Sam Brown's team starts precisely from this new outpost of learning and sociality to raise the question: what does the future hold for the outdoors?
Outdoor Cinema: screening en plein air that never goes out of style
From the drive-in to home screenings: everybody loves outdoor cinemas
Magic and tradition: outdoor cinemas have always been a great summer classic offering both the appeal of a good story and the chance to spend some time together enjoying a film, which is made even more memorable thanks to the outdoor surroundings. After the sun sets, city squares, parks and corners are transformed into movie theatres offering a few hours of entertainment and cool respite from the summer heat.
Summer at home: fully experience the outdoors for an alternative holiday
Summer at home: how to make your home an ideal holiday place, starting from the outdoors
After the recent lockdown, 2020 will be a year for rediscovering your home, even during the summer. A term that we'll probably all get to know better this year is staycation, taking a vacation while staying home. This means that those having an outdoor space to enjoy start with a big advantage.
Sloping gardens: materials, plants and useful tips
How to make the most of sloping gardens
Designing a sloping garden requires several considerations such as control of the water, a particular focus on the safety of the materials and furnishings chosen, as well as the plants planted. Conditions which at first sight don't encourage the creation of a green space. But where there's a problem, often there's also an opportunity.