architecture
FERNANDO HIGUERAS
Fernando Higueras, the architect, but also the visionary, the painter, the musician, and the photographer, has acquired cult status thanks to social media and his ascendancy among young architecture students. An architect with an overwhelming personality that gave rise to
FERNANDO HIGUERAS
Fernando Higueras, the architect, but also the visionary, the painter, the musician, and the photographer, has acquired cult status thanks to social media and his ascendancy among young architecture students. An architect with an overwhelming personality that gave rise to
INSTANT CITY IBIZA
The Instant City was an inflatable construction created in Ibiza, Spain, in 1971 to provide temporary accommodation for students attending the three-day 7th Congress of ICSID (International Council of Societies of Industrial Design).
INSTANT CITY IBIZA
The Instant City was an inflatable construction created in Ibiza, Spain, in 1971 to provide temporary accommodation for students attending the three-day 7th Congress of ICSID (International Council of Societies of Industrial Design).
BAUHAUS 100th ANNIVERSARY & LIONLION
To celebrate Bauhaus’ 100th anniversaty Formidable Mag joins indie pop/rock band Lionlion and their series of videos shot in some of the most iconic spaces designed under the school’s principles. Lionlion videos share the reduced and minimalistic design vocabulary of
BAUHAUS 100th ANNIVERSARY & LIONLION
To celebrate Bauhaus’ 100th anniversaty Formidable Mag joins indie pop/rock band Lionlion and their series of videos shot in some of the most iconic spaces designed under the school’s principles. Lionlion videos share the reduced and minimalistic design vocabulary of
TORRES BLANCAS, MADRID
Torres Blancas apartment building in Madrid is an extraordinary fusion of the Brutalist and Organic styles built in 1968 by the architect Francisco Javier Sáenz de Oiza in conjunction with the forward thinking construction firm of Juan Huarte. In the
TORRES BLANCAS, MADRID
Torres Blancas apartment building in Madrid is an extraordinary fusion of the Brutalist and Organic styles built in 1968 by the architect Francisco Javier Sáenz de Oiza in conjunction with the forward thinking construction firm of Juan Huarte. In the
PETER VETSCH
Peter Vetsch earth house are based on an environmentally conscious, ecological and progressive architecture. They stand out due to their closeness to nature and allow an experience beyond the usual four walls and their right angles. The earth house is
PETER VETSCH
Peter Vetsch earth house are based on an environmentally conscious, ecological and progressive architecture. They stand out due to their closeness to nature and allow an experience beyond the usual four walls and their right angles. The earth house is
CARLO SCARPA
Carlo Scarpa fundamental ideas in his work regarding light, colour and material that are the basis of architecture itself. Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), Brion Family Tomb and Sanctuary, San Vito di Antivole, Italy, a zen garden, where water, concrete walls,
CARLO SCARPA
Carlo Scarpa fundamental ideas in his work regarding light, colour and material that are the basis of architecture itself. Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), Brion Family Tomb and Sanctuary, San Vito di Antivole, Italy, a zen garden, where water, concrete walls,
ALVAR AALTO
Alvar Aalto designs are a superb example of the uncompromising spirit that has managed to overcome the barriers of style and taste, fashion and social class. Many of his creations are in greater demand now than ever before. Alvar, was
ALVAR AALTO
Alvar Aalto designs are a superb example of the uncompromising spirit that has managed to overcome the barriers of style and taste, fashion and social class. Many of his creations are in greater demand now than ever before. Alvar, was
JAVIER CARVAJAL
Javier Carvajal was a key figure of modern architecture in Spain in the 1950s and 60s. Altos Estudios Mercantiles Business School. Barcelona, 1956-57. Corporate offices, show room and flagship store for fashion brand Loewe. Barcelona, Spain. Loewe flagship store mural,
JAVIER CARVAJAL
Javier Carvajal was a key figure of modern architecture in Spain in the 1950s and 60s. Altos Estudios Mercantiles Business School. Barcelona, 1956-57. Corporate offices, show room and flagship store for fashion brand Loewe. Barcelona, Spain. Loewe flagship store mural,
MATHIAS GOERITZ
Mathias Goeritz painter, sculptor and teacher. In 1953, he presented hіs “Manifiesto de la Arquitectura Emocional” (Emotional Architecture Manifesto). On moving to Mexico City in 1954, he entered a richly productive period. Goeritz was instrumental in establishing abstraction and other modern trends
MATHIAS GOERITZ
Mathias Goeritz painter, sculptor and teacher. In 1953, he presented hіs “Manifiesto de la Arquitectura Emocional” (Emotional Architecture Manifesto). On moving to Mexico City in 1954, he entered a richly productive period. Goeritz was instrumental in establishing abstraction and other modern trends
VERNER PANTON
Verner Panton is considered one of the most influential 20th century furniture and interior designers. During his career, he created innovative and futuristic designs in a variety of materials, especially plastics, and in vibrant colors. By fusing the elements of
VERNER PANTON
Verner Panton is considered one of the most influential 20th century furniture and interior designers. During his career, he created innovative and futuristic designs in a variety of materials, especially plastics, and in vibrant colors. By fusing the elements of
EERO SAARINEN
Eero Saarinen was one of the 20th century’s great visionaries, both in the fields of architecture and in furniture design. He created the ubiquitous Knoll “Tulip” chair. His works became icons in themselves: Marrying curves and dynamic forms with a
EERO SAARINEN
Eero Saarinen was one of the 20th century’s great visionaries, both in the fields of architecture and in furniture design. He created the ubiquitous Knoll “Tulip” chair. His works became icons in themselves: Marrying curves and dynamic forms with a
OSCAR NEIMEYER
Oscar Niemeyer, Brazilian architect, is one of the great architects of the 20th century. He is known for his buildings in Brasilia where he succeeded in devising forms for buildings destined to represent the state that remain equally poignant today.
OSCAR NEIMEYER
Oscar Niemeyer, Brazilian architect, is one of the great architects of the 20th century. He is known for his buildings in Brasilia where he succeeded in devising forms for buildings destined to represent the state that remain equally poignant today.
RICHARD NEUTRA
Richard Neutra believed that the architect should strive for a response to space and time that may be only fleeting, yet in its intensity becomes truly memorable. His work based on simple post and beam construction, were decidedly modern. When
RICHARD NEUTRA
Richard Neutra believed that the architect should strive for a response to space and time that may be only fleeting, yet in its intensity becomes truly memorable. His work based on simple post and beam construction, were decidedly modern. When
PIERRE KOENIG
Pierre Koenig used steel frame structures and industrial technology to generate his own architectural style. He believed that truth in architecture lies in the natural expression of materials without ornamentation. He approached architecture in terms of simplicity based on economy
PIERRE KOENIG
Pierre Koenig used steel frame structures and industrial technology to generate his own architectural style. He believed that truth in architecture lies in the natural expression of materials without ornamentation. He approached architecture in terms of simplicity based on economy
JOHN LAUTNER
John Lautner’s architecture is rooted in a personal design philosophy that is the imaginative extension of the organic architectural theories of Frank Lloyd Wright, his exuberant designs and broad spectrum of approaches epitomize the landscape of southern California from the
JOHN LAUTNER
John Lautner’s architecture is rooted in a personal design philosophy that is the imaginative extension of the organic architectural theories of Frank Lloyd Wright, his exuberant designs and broad spectrum of approaches epitomize the landscape of southern California from the