The partnership between Geodetic Domo and Amorim Cork Solutions has resulted in a pioneering architectural solution that combines innovation, functionality, and sustainability. The Nobilis Cork stands out as a landmark in sustainable architecture in Portugal, highlighting the potential of expanded cork as a versatile,…

Architecture in Dialogue with Nature

Moontower Design Build unveils a revolutionary 93m² studio-home in Austin, Texas, combining cross-laminated timber and expanded cork to achieve zero carbon emissions above grade

Redefining Sustainable Architecture with Amorim MD Facade®

The Lisbon Architecture Triennale is a non-profit association whose mission is to research, foster and promote architectural thinking and practice. It organises several initiatives and holds a major forum every three years for the debate, discussion and dissemination of architecture across geographic and disciplinary b…

In the heart of the Montesinho Natural Park, the Montesinho Eco-Resort was born. The concept was based on a simple premise: to build with and for nature.

The shop’s arch is inspired by the arches of the São Bento train station in Porto, whose architectural project was presented in the same year as the brand was created – 1887. The arch creates a kind of tunnel that visitors can pass through, appreciating the hand-designed iconic packages while immersing themselves in th…

A sensorial experience at APQHome – MAAT, by Ana Pérez-Quiroga.

200m2 of cork respond to South African architecture collective Counterspace challenge to build a sustainability-focused installation.

Still Room is a multi-purpose space inside Noorderpershuis, a 19th century piece of colossal brick architecture, in Antwerp, that uses cork in order to enhance the stillness of the place

Cork continues to establish itself in contemporary design through CORK CROSS, a piece defined by minimalist aesthetics and versatile functionality, presented at the Lithuania Pavilion at the 19th Venice Architecture Biennale.

OwnerCountry Group Developement Public Company Limited   Developer Landmark Development Group   Structure Design Meinhardt Co., Ltd.   Architecture and Design Dhevanund Co., Ltd.

OwnerCountry Group Developement Public Company Limited   Developer Landmark Development Group   Structure Design Meinhardt Co., Ltd.   Architecture and Design Dhevanund Co., Ltd.

A house built almost entirely from cork, with low carbon emissions and whose components are recyclable at the end of its life cycle. This is the proposal from a group of British architects to promote ideas about the environmental impact of the construction industry. Created by Matthew Barnett Howlandwith Dido Milne and…

PromoterKhokimiyat (administration) of the city of Tashkent Interior architecture/set designWilmotte & Associés Architectes Museology, signage and graphicsAvesta Group Control office/Design officeMK3   Lighting design8-18

Location: Hackney, London, UK | Year: 2025 Architecture Studio: Material Works Architecture Architect: Dickon Hayward Photography: Fred Howarth Amorim MD Façade® (cork cladding) was supplied in the UK by Mike Wye

As a result of technological advances and strong investment in R&D+I, the applications of cork are increasingly surprising, from its use in construction and architecture, in design, in the manufacture of clothing, jewelry and footwear, in furniture, decoration, health and cosmetics, in energy production, pollution…

Designed to host a vibrant café-restaurant, the building features Amorim MD Facade® Wave L2, one of six models available in the decorative patterns range. This collection was created to meet the demands of contemporary architecture, offering a variety of designs that combine creative freedom with high technical perform…

Adopting a rigorous and analytical approach, Bernard Dubois draws on different tendencies to create coherence and combine opposite trends in the history of architecture. Regardless of the project’s nature, the vocation of Bernard Dubois's architecture is to be informative, contextual, and fundamentally cultural. His ar…

Being named to the longlist of the Dezeen Awards, one of the most prestigious recognitions in the world of design and architecture, is a significant international milestone and reinforces the project’s commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainable construction.

Beyond the material innovation, the renovation reflects a full-circle journey for the project team. Design lead John Taylor carried his own family legacy into the work. His brother now owns Piping Systems, Inc., where their father was the company’s first employee. Melim herself began her architecture career under Taylo…

With over 35 years' experience, Giacomo Della Villa is a Bologna-based architect and founder of the GDV Design studio. Driven by an enduring passion for architecture, he has specialized in the refurbishment sector and views each project as an opportunity to exercise creativity and embrace new challenges. His profession…

With over 35 years' experience, Giacomo Della Villa is a Bologna-based architect and founder of the GDV Design studio. Driven by an enduring passion for architecture, he has specialized in the refurbishment sector and views each project as an opportunity to exercise creativity and embrace new challenges. His profession…

The architecture of the IB Tower with its dramatic lines and forms is destined to be one of the symbols of the city. It has a total roofed area of 92,903 m (about 304,800 ft) , divided between 33 floors of office space and 22 floors of apartments with luxury services.Foster + Partners is an international architecture,…

The result of the work developed by the ten designers was presented to the public, for the first time, in Lisbon, at the design and architecture biennial, EXD’13, and it included not only proposals where cork was the only raw material used, but also solutions that combined cork with materials such as concrete, metal or…

The ITC Shanghai project has already garnered global recognition for its design excellence. It was awarded the prestigious 2024 BLT Built Design Award for Architecture Design (Mixed-use Building) and is shortlisted for the WAN APAC Awards 2024 in the category of Future Projects (Commercial). Additionally, the developme…

The studio recycles cork waste to produce original new product ranges, including flower vases, bowls, "vide poches", placemats and many other 100% natural and organic interior design objects. The goal is achieve a strong connection between nature, the object, interior design and architecture. In addition to 100% cork-b…

Gardening Will Save The World is a space for experimentation and reflection on the social and environmental benefits of home gardens and vegetable gardens in cities, recreating a lush green space, with over 7,500 plants. Divided across two levels, the project combines traditional agricultural methods with the latest ag…

Mobilize Duo and Mobilize Solo were presented at the most recent edition of the Paris Motor Show. It is designed to be 50% made with recycled materials and be 95% recyclable, following the principles of eco-design. The idea is to redefine the concept of urban mobility, making it more appealing, attractive and fun. Mobi…

ACS has been a partner in my cork design projects for many years. First, ACS is committed to innovation, and is forward-looking in seeing the new potential for cork applications in design and architecture. ACS was able to custom produce many of the materials and components for this project. Second, ACS and Amorim are w…

Located on a gentle slope by the Tâmega River in Aldeia de Paredes (Portugal), Casa da Levada is a project by Tsou Arquitectos that draws on the site’s topography and local materials to create an architecture that is both integrated and energy efficient. The main building follows the contours of the land, creating a co…

The cork-cement composite was successfully printed into wall elements and panels, demonstrating structural coherence and insulation efficacy. This opens avenues for prefabricated housing, emergency shelters, and low-carbon architecture in areas vulnerable to climate extremes. 3D printing with cork represents a sustaina…

Casa EÑE is a contemporary residence located within the landscape of the Cuenca Alta del Manzanares Regional Park. Certified to the rigorous Passivhaus standard, the home shows how architecture can minimize energy demand while blending into its natural setting. Passive House design principles combine strategies such as…

But the impact of Nina's House goes beyond its technical qualities. As reported by The Guardian, the house has become a real magnet for curiosity and dialogue, attracting neighbours and passers-by who stop to touch the facade and ask about the material, striking up conversations with the owner. This human and community…

The Porto tiles are actually inspired by industrial surfaces and architecture found in the city of Porto, ranging from factory ceilings and corrugated steel roofs to folding doors and rusty shutters. The patterns and surfaces come across as familiar, creating the perfect neutral backdrop for both small and large spaces…

Founded in 1983 in São Paulo by the brothers Fernando (b. 1961) and Humberto (b. 1953) Campana, Campana Studio has become renowned for its design and furniture works created in an intriguing and creative manner, such as the Poltrona Favela. Today, the studio works with a wide range of projects, such as interior design,…

Born in Lisbon in 1972, she has lived in Berlin since 2004. Leonor Antunes's design work is known for its affinity with modernism and its specific geometric patterns, as well as the shapes and structures that were particularly valued by architects and designers in the early 20th century. Her work is mathematical, with…

The partnership between Amorim Cork Solutions and Vitra Design Museum (VDM) - one of the world’s most important design museums – has brought over 3,200 agglomerated cork pieces to Weil am Rhein, Germany. The blocks are being used in the exhibition Home Stories: 100 Years, 20 Visionary Interiors. They have made it poss…

The window of the renowned fashion brand Saks Fifth Avenue presents the Lisbon Collection, from the acclaimed design and architecture studio Eugene Stoltzfus Furniture Design, which has cork as the main material.This modern aesthetic collection features tables, pedestals, and seating, combining cork with steel frames.“…

Midmac approved and solely used Amorim’s Expandacork Type II for its expansion joint filler in most areas where application requires this solution. In other areas Midmac used a Bituminous impregnated joint filler type, aided by Amorim Cork Solutions Expandacork Type II, and executed by highly skilled workers. Qatar Fou…

Pedrita Pedrita is Rita João and Pedro Ferreira. Both are Design graduates from the Architecture Faculty of Lisbon's Technical University, having also studied at TU Delft (in Rita's case) and Politecnico di Milano (Pedro). They joined FABRICA in September 2002, and took charge of the 3D Design Department in 2004. Retur…

Nendo Giving people a small “ ! “ moment, capturing the hidden potential for “!” in the everyday. This is the “wow” factor, the element of surprise, humour and novelty that, according to nendo, makes our lives more interesting. The mission of this design collective is to reintroduce it in the shape of objects and devic…

Nendo Giving people a small “!“ moment, capturing the hidden potential for “!” in the everyday. This is the “wow” factor, the element of surprise, humor and novelty that, according to nendo, makes our lives more interesting. The mission of this design collective is to reintroduce it in the shape of objects and devices…