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| Red Bull Music Academy: premio Mihes van Der Rohe Posted: 23 Jan 2015 03:41 AM PST 
People who live in Madrid, most likely ever have attended Matadero Madrid to see a play, a concert or an exhibition. In the Center are in luck because the Red Bull Music Academy, a ship that is part of this cultural complex, just being honored with the emerging architect special mention one of the most prestigious architecture Awards around the world, and the most important at the European level: the Mies van Der Rohe.
The space occupies the ship 15 of Matadero Madrid and was rehabilitated and equipped by architects María Langarita and Victor Navarro. In addition to this award, project was also awarded previously with the FAD of architecture.
The prize is more than well deserved. Both single professionals took two months to transform a little attractive and empty space in a dynamic, welcoming and avant-garde Center. The Red Bull Music Academy is designed to host music festivals, so the technical and acoustic requirements of the space were very special; the team got to meet them in full, with a great economy of solutions.
The architects of the reform revealed that space is inspired in the Russian dolls: a space in another space, an activity that occurs within another (with respect to the complex Matadero Madrid). The award will be presented on June 7, 2013 in the Pavilion Mies van Der Rohe’s Barcelona. Langarita and Navarro will be collected along with the winners of the Mies van Der Rohe: Henning Larsen Architects, Batteriio Architects and Studio Olafur Eliasson, Reykjavik harp Congress Centre project.
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| Polished cement floors Posted: 22 Jan 2015 03:41 PM PST 
With its rustic appearance and industrial, polished cement floors cause sensation in the cottages decorated under the dictates of the new country, but they are also perfect for urban spaces of the style of the lofts. Although it may seem otherwise, they are easy to install and maintain.
This type of flooring provides a very special and decorative Finish which makes it very suitable for contemporary homes. Today I talk about the most important characteristics of this material.
Polished cement floors are not exactly a type of pavement. More than a material, it is a kind of finish given to the slabs of concrete to make it smooth, soft, shiny and ready for domestic use.
One of the most important advantages is that just needed maintenance, which is waterproof and supports the frequent traffic, which is usually installed in public as, for example, shops or garage spaces. It is also very suitable for houses, since it is very easy to clean and completely ecological. It’s a highly recommended soil for any environment, including the kitchens, it is resistant against impacts and oil stains. Thanks to the polished cement can unify environments by installing the same flooring throughout the House, including wetlands. 
If you like the finish of polished cement floors, an interesting alternative is the microcemento, which has become trend decorative, due to the wide variety of finishes and colors. Its advantages? All: no cracks or damaged, do not need expansion joints. In addition, it resists abrasion and frequent use, and is easy to maintain and clean. Its thickness is minimal and can be used on walls and floors.
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