Can you imagine what it would be like if the buildings in Madrid could generate a system capable of fighting pollution on their own? This may sound like science fiction, however, we can state that this is not far from becoming reality. Recently, some materials that can be blended with concrete, have been discovered. If …
Nowadays, it is extremely important to have a good Wifi signal at home. We live in a world where Internet accessibility is indispensable, therefore, having an excellent Wifi signal is of prime importance. Sometimes, you are not able to receive a Wifi signal, a fact which infuriates the user. This person will try to solve …
Edificio Torres Blancas stands out from the rest of the buildings because of its original and unmistakable construction. It is built with side-by-side cylinders which create semi-circular balconies. When it was built in the 60´s, it was completely different from what had been previously constructed in Madrid, as everything had been a greyish colour and …
Spain attracts tourists who are also interested in the real estate market. In 2015, real estate deals, concerning foreign buyers, increased considerably. It is an absolute fact that our food and climate appeals to them and thus, they look for a second home in Spain. The facts and figures of the Spanish real estate sector, …
The children´s room is very often difficult to decorate: we give you 5 pieces of advice which may be of help to you. Many couples are very sure about the decoration of the whole house, but they hesitate when it comes to the children´s room. This is because it is not easy to decide which …
Templo de Debod is like going into the past of ancient Egypt and strolling along the remains of a magnificent temple without having to leave Madrid. Probably, more than one tourist who was taking a walk in Plaza de España, was awestruck when suddenly an Egyptian temple appeared right in front. This enormous contrast of …
In 2015, the housing market in Spain rose more than 10%. This confirms that the real estate sector in our country is going through a good period. Some months ago, we already foresaw that this sector would be on the rise. We had this feeling because the number of mortgages increased and real estate prices …
When you are moving and changing to another house, you can be very stressed unless you plan it very well. It is of the utmost importance to arrange the wrapping and the packaging following an excellent organization. Otherwise, it is easy to feel depressed: hundreds of boxes, hours and hours of work, a neverending story… …
La Casa Encendida, is an important social centre where you have art and culture as well as exhibitions, solidary activities, talks with debates and concerts. When this building was constructed, it was not focused on culture. However, nowadays it is considered a reference point regarding culture in Madrid. La Casa Encendida is another example of …
Idoia Otegui has been an architect for nearly 20 years and she has received important awards and acknowledgements, even though she is very young. Idoia set up an architect´s office called PO2. However, at present, she exercises her profession on her own. We have recently written about her in this blog concerning her project on a …
Going shopping is one of the favourite activities for people visiting Madrid. Do you know which streets are the most sought-after? It is calculated that there are less than 3% premises available in the shopping areas which are most in demand. The price of the rent has lately increased up to 27% in Calle Gran …