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19 May, 2017

The 19th edition of SIMA, the International Real Estate Fair, is a few days away from opening its doors. The fair which is a benchmark for the Spanish real estate market is being held in Pavilion 10 of the Madrid Exhibition Centre from 25 to 28 May and this time, L’Antic Colonial will be present....

15 May, 2017

People have always felt the need to decorate spaces with whatever materials, however basic, they have within reach. Traditional craftsmanship has formed part of European culture for thousands of years, giving rise to classic figures which have accompanied us throughout history and wood has formed an indispensable part of this legendary tradition. Art for all...

12 May, 2017

Summer makes you want to be outside. The sunny evenings are best spent in the company of friends and on your favourite terrace. If you are one of the ones lucky enough to have your own roof terrace, Wood Lovers encourages you not to waste this unique space. Any new decorative element can help you...

2 May, 2017

L’Antic Colonial is also in Houzz, leader in social platforms in the decoration and interior design sector. In it you will find our most emblematic projects all together on the same social network. Through our profile, you can access more than a dozen of the most unique and exclusive L’Antic Colonial designs to use as...

18 April, 2017

Porcelanosa and Foster + Partners, the international architecture, engineering and design studio, have worked together to create TONO, a bathroom collection with a complete and coordinated set of bathroom products for use in many different settings, from residential to commercial interiors. The elegance and functionality of each piece has been the driving force behind the...

18 April, 2017

At Wood Lovers we advocate traditional values and all that which fosters sustainability. Eco-friendly toys, made using natural materials which do not damage the environment, are an essential complement to help a child learn tolerance and to respect nature from their early years. Toys and craftmanship: a sustainable combination Eco-friendly toys are made mainly from...

5 April, 2017

Seville’s Mushrooms (Las Setas de Sevilla) took four years to take shape but the wait has been worth the while. It is the biggest wooden structure in the world, an impressive construction in the middle of La Encarnación Plaza in Seville, made mainly from wood and chosen as the winning project by Seville City Council to...

27 March, 2017

L’Antic Colonial took part, together with the Porcelanosa group, in the recent edition of MADE Expo 2017, held in Milan from 8 to 11 March. The International Fair brought together designers, architects, engineers and other furniture and interior design specialists under the same roof. Here we took the opportunity to showcase some of our proposals....

21 March, 2017

Wood has become the new sustainable alternative to traditional construction materials. In WoodLovers we believe in the importance of using the new more environmentally friendly and ecological liveable architecture which looks to use resources provided by nature to the full to create places which respect their setting. This new trend in architecture and in ways...

15 March, 2017

The Valencian Designers Association announced the finalists of the ADCV awards on 10 March. Among them, was the Yonoh studio for the bathroom collection ‘Vintage’. Yonoh is competing in the Best Design category with a collection which combines three different marbles, two furniture colours and two formats, the individual and the double. Created exclusively for...

14 March, 2017

Wood is the favourite construction material of Nordic countries, such as Sweden, Finland or Denmark, both for its ecological and sustainable properties and for its thermal properties. But wood is not only used in the architecture, it also represents the lifestyle and culture in the north of Europe. A way of life which is coming...

3 March, 2017

Wood has a scientifically proven beneficial effect on people when used in flooring, walls and furniture. It has a natural feel, it is warm to the touch and makes a room cosy. Today we are going to tell you how you can decorate your house using wood to give that environmentally friendly touch. Furniture and...

27 February, 2017

Everyday materials have a place in your house too. At Wood Lovers we believe that we have the ability to change any object made from real wood into a new decorative element in your home. How? DIY. The magic of Doing It Yourself is that you become your own interior designer. By using the elements...

24 February, 2017

Last week we held the twenty-fourth edition of the International Global Architecture and Interior Design Fair. A fair in which the eight companies of the group (Porcelanosa, Venis, L’Antic Colonial, Urbatek, Gamadecor, Noken, Systempool and Butech ) showcased their latest developments in architecture and interior design, developments which will, undoubtedly, set the course for what...

22 February, 2017

On Friday, 17 February the Porcelanosa showroom, located in Albuixech, was reinaugurated, an event which brought together business, music, design and gastronomy. The event was attended by leading personalities from the worlds of sport, architecture, interior design and the building and estate agent sectors; as well as a broad representation of the general management of...

10 February, 2017

Del 13 al 17 de febrero tendrá lugar la XXIV edición de la Muestra Internacional de Arquitectura Global de Porcelanosa Grupo, en la que las ocho firmas de la compañía darán a conocer sus novedades (Porcelanosa, Venis, Urbatek, Noken, Butech, Gamadecor, Systempool y L’Antic Colonial). Con motivo de la Muestra, en L’Antic Colonial estamos renovando nuestro...

8 February, 2017

At Wood Lovers we are always looking to make wood the mainstay in the different areas which make up a house. If, in previous posts, we have talked about how to decorate your bathroom using wood for a cosy and attractive feel, this week we have prepared an article on how to give a warm...

27 January, 2017

Maybe the name of Yoshitoshi Kanemaki doesn’t ring a bell but he’s one of the most important Japanese artists of the moment. Kanemaki carves life-size sculptures mainly from camphor wood. This type of wood is very hard-wearing and comes from the camphor tree, an evergreen which grows to 98 feet in height and has a light,...

17 January, 2017

Just like every year, we are getting the showroom ready for the XXIV International Exhibition which is to be held at Grupo Porcelanosa from 13 to 18 February. The new exhibition will showcase the latest designs for 2017 and show them off in realistic settings to give a true feel of how our new products...

9 January, 2017

Pepita de Oliva and Jorge Herrera Studio have something in common: their fantastic use of wood. Why them and not others? Because in both cases they use wood as a base material in their projects. This is why we wanted to dedicated a special post to these two studios, taking stock of the year that...

3 January, 2017

At Woodlovers we like to be able to enjoy wood in any room.  Today we tell you how to give your bathroom a homely and stylish touch thanks to a natural material like wood. A touch of wood in the bathroom | Wooden accessories Wood, its warm touch, its lovely natural form… a material which...

7 December, 2016

InteriHOTEL es un marketplace para el equipamiento de interiores de hoteles y el mayor escaparate en España especializado en interiorismo de hoteles. Este año tuvimos el placer de participar del 23 al 25 de noviembre en el CCIB Barcelona (Centro de Convenciones Internacional). El certamen contó con la visita de cerca de 2.500 arquitectos, interioristas y profesionales hoteleros procedentes de hasta...

28 November, 2016

Over the last few months, designers have taken wood “to the streets” via their new creations. New materials are coming on the scene, in a universe that has become far more concerned with sustainability, biodegradability and innovations in quality over the last few months. Wood has arrived and looks as if it is here to...

21 November, 2016

Located in the iconic area of Victoria in London, this studio integrates seamlessly with the charm of London. As you can see in these photographs, the large windows installed throughout make this house beautifully light and airy. Furthermore, the natural wood floors give it warmth. 24 cm wide Authentic 1L Anthracite parquet has been used...

16 November, 2016

Linkfloor is one of the best choices for cladding walls due to its great strength and the ease with which it can be cleaned. This is why we suggest a new way of cladding: the Linkfloor Wall. It is vinyl fabric braided on a layer of polyester very similar to the Linkfloor Roll Contract, but much thinner...

10 November, 2016

L’Antic Colonial has just launched its new Minim & Faces bathroom catalogue, a collection in which the architect and designer Ramón Esteve has collaborated to create pure, simple and timeless pieces. Like all projects undertaken by Esteve, this bathroom collection is characterized by the constant search for harmony, serenity, timelessness, atmosphere, universality and contextualization. The Minim collection is characterized by its...

29 September, 2016

As we’ve seen on other occasions, society is placing more and more value on ecology and recycling.  Hence it shouldn’t seem strange that architecture is getting in on the act too, using building materials which have a positive impact on cities as well as providing healthier living conditions for their inhabitants.  Wood is one such...

22 September, 2016

It happens to be the most-used renewable energy source in Europe, ahead of photovoltaic solar power and wind power.  The use of wood fuels is on the increase, its consumption by families, industries and businesses steadily increasing. In developing countries in particular, wood is a vital resource for families. It has proven to be a...

13 September, 2016

It took Zheng Chunhui no less than 4 years to complete this work, measuring a total of 12.28m in length.The Chinese sculptor transformed a whole tree trunk for his masterpiece. The sculpture emulates a famous Chinese painting called ‘Along the River during the Qingming Festival, by Zhan Zeduan. Painted almost 1000 years ago, the creation,...

29 August, 2016

The little island of Tautra in the Norweigan fjords provides the breath-taking setting for a wooden monastery, built by the architectural firm Jensen and Skodvin as a sanctuary for a group of 18 Cistercien nuns. The architectural piece uses wood to create the entire structure.  Additionally, all the interior decor and furniture is made using...

23 August, 2016

In the city of Arkhangelsk, Russia, we find the ruins of the world’s tallest-ever wooden building, dating to the end of the 20th and beginning of the 21st centuries. In 1992 the work, originally intended as a 2-storey house created by Nikolai Sutyagin, began to take shape.  Sutyagin worked in the timber business in Arkhangelsk,...

16 August, 2016

China is an expert when it comes to monumental works, often creating wonders which go on to become major tourist attractions. One such work is the wooden bridge over the Shiziguan river, which opened this May 1st. The spectacular walkway, spanning the river in central China, is surrounded by verdant greenery and already in many...

8 August, 2016

Kizhi Island, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1990, is located on Lake Onega in the Russian Republic of Karelia.  In spite of its small size, the island is one of the country’s main tourist attractions thanks to a striking collection of wooden structures found there. Created by master carpenters, the buildings incorporate a...

4 August, 2016

For many years now, Manolo García has been a true icon in the world of artistic carpentry, creating breath-taking monuments to the delight of his audience.  A renowned ‘fallero’ artist (someone who produces combustible pieces for the Valencian ‘Fallas‘ festival), he is the author of numerous works featured at major Spanish events. Part of the...

28 July, 2016

Make the most of your garden over the summer months by taking advantage of the versatility wood can offer for outdoor decor and design.  To this end, here are some fabulous ways to give your garden or balcony a makeover using re-purposed wood. Ideas for using wood in garden decor: Wooden pallets: These are, without...

22 July, 2016

Sequoia has attained the status of the most expensive wood in the world, costing up to €1500 per cubic metre. The tree, named in honour of the Cherokee chief Sequoyah, is an emblem of the United States. Its habitat is found almost exclusively in North America, more specifically on the coasts of California and Oregon....

20 July, 2016

The timber and wood-processing sector has set its sights on the future, through the application of nanotechnology. The term ‘nanotechnology’ may sound like science fiction, but the timber industry has already incorporated the science in a bid to achieve levels of excellence and innovation previously unseen in the sector. Nanotechnology is the study of how...

7 July, 2016

London’s skyline could soon have a new addition – a 300m-tall, 80-storey wooden skyscraper. Researchers from the University of Cambridge are collaborating with an engineering consultancy group on the building’s construction. The use of timber as a structural material is on the rise due to it being both a renewable resource and a cheaper form...

30 June, 2016

Cut to size is synonymous with creative autonomy, passion for stone and the immense freedom to choose formats, finishes and textures. Marble and Limestone are fundamental to L’Antic Colonial, as proven by our continuing search throughout the world for new finishes, to be able to offer this timeless quality to interior decoration and architectural projects. These materials have the everlasting appeal of...

28 June, 2016

”Piles of chestnuts and rooms filled with mushrooms, transported in enormous bags by donkeys” feature in the childhood memories of Giuseppe Penone (Garessio, 1947). After studying accounting, Guiseppe entered Art School, where he came to understand the need to create his own personal identity. In his own words ”I had friends at the school who...

16 June, 2016

She is a Vespa, a scooter hand made from wood by the Portuguese carpenter Carlos Alberto, a motorbike enthusiast. Except for the motor, wheels and suspension everything is made completely of wood!      

14 June, 2016

Since the universe began, humans have used wood to construct everything from their own homes to whole systems for making life easier. Today, we want to call attention to a particular set of examples of these fascinating constructions: bridges fashioned from wood.  

10 June, 2016

Did you know that the thickest tree in the world is the Baobab? It has a bottle shape, which enables it to store great quantities of water, and it can reach more than 10 meters in diameter. Some Baobabs have managed to live for 4000 years. Let us show you some magnificent examples.  

9 June, 2016

5000 logs of recycled wood welcome the visitor to the impressive reception at Canberra Hotel. The Australian architects from March Studio were given the job of designing the hotel’s ground floor. Situated in a shopping mall that boasts shops, private offices, apartments and coffee shops, the mall is part of an effort to rejuvenate the...

9 June, 2016

With the aim of showing its renewed Showroom, L’Antic Colonial updates its Virtual Visit 2016, allowing the user to see the interesting renovation of its premises, featuring the Premium Home. The visit is based on 18 360º panoramas displaying every corner of the showroom in full detail. Besides, it is compatible with smartphones and tablets, so it is widely...