Lupita, now a Lisbon staple known for its high-volume, authentic Neapolitan pizza, has unveiled its latest architectural project. Following the success of their intimate, original location in Cais do Sodre (also designed by XXXI.studio), the new space in Alvalade transcends traditional restaurant layouts, whilst transforming the act of pizza-making into an honest, and compelling performance.
On a hillside laneway stands a white monolith, sharply defined amidst the neighbouring stucco homes. It takes on the form of a simple house but wears an industrial, utilitarian exterior. It is monochromatic and almost austere; a window folds at the eave, reaching toward the roof ridge. The large glazing steals the colour hues of […]
Few plants have accompanied humanity as closely as cannabis. Used for millennia to make textiles, paper, and medicines, it has quietly shaped everyday life and built environments alike. Hemp, its non-psychoactive variety, is one of the earliest cultivated crops and a material of remarkable versatility: strong, breathable, and renewable. From ropes and sails to insulation […]