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Rosetta: How a 19th-Century Roma Norte Mansion Became Mexico City's Most Beautiful Restaurant
Rosetta: How a 19th-Century Roma Norte Mansion Became Mexico City's Most Beautiful Restaurant Elena Reygadas converted a deteriorating townhouse in Roma Norte into a restaurant that feels like a private home you never want to leave. High ceilings, whitewashed walls, lush greenery, and colored rooms on the upper floor create an atmosphere that earned it #48 in Latin America's 50 Best — and a line out the door every morning at the adjacent bakery. Rosetta offers diners a delightful atmosphere in an old mansion in Mexico City's trendy Roma Norte neighborhood. The main dining room features high ceilings, allowing for...
Quintonil: Why the World's #3 Restaurant Has Floors Made of Volcanic Stone and Tables Built by Roadside Craftsmen
Quintonil: Why the World's #3 Restaurant Has Floors Made of Volcanic Stone and Tables Built by Roadside Craftsmen Jorge Vallejo and Alejandra Flores opened Quintonil in 2012 in a building that barely announces itself from the street. In 2025, it ranked third in the World's 50 Best Restaurants. The design philosophy behind the space explains why: in Mexico City's most celebrated dining room, nothing competes with the food — and everything supports it. There is a paradox at the center of Quintonil's extraordinary rise. Samir Tounsi of Agence France-Presse describes Quintonil's exterior as tucked "behind a faded window and a...
A Milestone for Eternity: Pope Leo XIV to Bless the Tower of Jesus Christ at the Sagrada Família
A Milestone for Eternity: Pope Leo XIV to Bless the Tower of Jesus Christ at the Sagrada Família World architectural history and the Catholic faith are preparing to experience one of their most transcendental chapters. The Fundació Junta Constructora del Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família has officially revealed the details for the blessing and inauguration of the Tower of Jesus Christ, the great central element of the Basilica that will definitively complete the skyline envisioned by Antoni Gaudí. The highly anticipated ceremony will take place on June 10, 2026, a date loaded with deep symbolism, as it marks the...
Architectural Decorative Plasters for Contemporary Interiors
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Explore how Venetian plaster, limewash, marmorino, and decorative concrete finishes bring depth, durability, and luxury character to modern interiors.
Selling the Vision: Why High-End Visualization is Essential for Modern Construction Projects
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Learn how top construction firms and architects use 3ds Max visualization to win bids, showcase material finishes, and gain client approval before construction begins.