Valentina Grossmann
After a correspondence course in interior design, Valentina Grossmann completed an apprenticeship as a carpenter and went on to learn furniture and wood restoration and conservation in Munich. Following her studies, the Bad Homburg native worked as an editor for a trade magazine for historic restoration and preservation, as well as for various architectural magazines and platforms. Valentina Grossmann has been part of the Detail editorial team since September 2021, supporting both print and online products.
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Latest posts
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German duo at the top
Winners of the Mies van der Rohe Awards 2024
The winners of the 2024 edition of the Mies van der Rohe Awards have been announced. An international jury selected one winner each in the two categories of architecture and emerging architecture from an initial group of 362 nominated works.
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Promoting reading and learning
Children’s Library by Yukawa Design Lab
Yukawa Design Lab have created a children’s library in the Japanese city of Sakai. The large wooden steps of the central stairway invite visitors to stay awhile and read.
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For International Women's Day
8 Remarkable Female Architects
More visibility for women in architecture: To mark International Women's Day, which is celebrated annually on 8 March, the Detail editorial team presents eight remarkable female architects of our time.
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Mediterranean colours
Ederlezi Single-Family House by Práctica Arquitectura
The Ederlezi residence by Práctica Arquitectura is a small oasis of peace in Mexico's third-largest city. Reddish hues, green plants and the play of differing proportions ensure a warm living atmosphere.
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Family property renovations
Sítio Rio Acima by Denis Joelsons
Renovations have been carried out by the Brazilian architect Denis Joelsons at the sprawling Sítio Rio Acima property in São Paulo. Conserving a number of older buildings had highest priority but understated but modern extensions were also desired.
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Meticulous renovation
Taproom Bar by Projekt Praga
Polish design studio Projekt Praga have renovated the taproom of a traditional 16th-century brewery into a bar with flagship attributes.