Trends - Issue 78

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What do we mean by outdoor space in our lives, in our everyday lives? It is a beautiful, well-decorated, and welcoming place... or maybe more. Who wouldn’t want to spend a lot of their time in the tranquillity of their home’s outdoor area, in a space where comfort and beauty prevail? Being in contact with natural light, in the open air and with nature, which always brings us a certain peace. In actual fact, with the hectic pace of our everyday lives, our physical and mental health increasingly requires environments that make us relax and feel good. This is why we bring you some Outdoor Living concepts in this issue, with a wide selection of products and solutions for a truly unforgettable experience. The garden, the terrace, the patio, the pool, the decoration, as a whole, tend to bring us a sense of perfection and fulfilment. Soft lines, functionality, the technology connecting the outside to inside, the landscape... are what make outdoor spaces such unique and distinctive places. And opening up our horizons in this Outdoor special are some of the best names in the world, such as Mário Martins, architect; João Bicho, landscape architect; Nini Andrade Silva, interior designer; Aurora Carapinha, teacher and landscape architect; João Ceregeiro, architect and president of the Portuguese Association of Landscape Architects (APAP); and Patrícia Coelho, founder of Rondinart. But, in addition to the ‘special’ features, take time to enjoy every page of TRENDS, the projects and the interviewees that mark this issue, such as Marcel Wanders, one of the most cherished designers in the world. Happy reading!