The firm Monoarchi, based in Rotterdam and Shanghai, has built a wooden hut at the foot of Siming Mountain, in the remote Chinese township of Zhongcun (Zheijiang province). An undulating roof governs its interior-exterior interaction as it opens and closes, determining views and the entrance of natural light and air. This small, 80-square-meter two-level shelter is held up by steel supports grouped in such a way that impact on the landscape is minimized. From the entrance via stairs to the terrace on the second floor, a spiral route leads to all the rooms, which follow one another in a chain. The roof is rigidified by 46 wooden trusses of varying thickness, depending on where they are. Construction was carried out by local artisans using traditional methods.
analyzes in each issue a theme related to a city, a country, a tendency or an architect, with articles by leading specialists complemented by commentary on works and projects illustrated in detail. Published bilingually, with Spanish and English texts placed side by side.
covers current topics, taking stock of recent trends in set sections: cover story, works and projects, art and culture, books, technique and innovation. From 2013 on, monthly and bilingual, with Spanish and English texts printed side by side.
is the third member of the AV family: a bilingual publication essentially focussed on design projects (with special attention on competitions and construction details), heretofore only laterally dealt with in the other two magazines.