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. She is also responsible for the management of the online editorial team.
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Latest posts
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Experimental Research Building
PAKK Pavilion in Tallinn
Run by the Estonian Academy of Arts, the PAKK Pavilion in Tallinn is an experimental laboratory. It focuses on research into timber construction, structures, and facades.
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Preserving historical heritage
Revitalisation of the Church of Sant Esteve near Barcelona
Targeted interventions by Santamaria Arquitectes have secured and revitalised this Romanesque church.
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When algorithms garden
The Avanade Intelligent Garden by Studio Weave
Studio Weave has teamed up with landscape architect Tom Massey and furniture designer Sebastian Cox to create an intelligent garden. This experimental urban garden uses artificial intelligence to extend the life of city trees.
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Dining in an urban greenhouse
Plumbago in Mexico-City by OPA
The Mexican architecture firm OPA (Oficina de Práctica Arquitectónica) has completed a restaurant called Plumbago in Mexico City. Here, guests can enjoy dining and culture at the same time.
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Plant-based guest room
Rooted Potential near Copenhagen by Sara Martinsen
The pavilion “Rooted Potential” by Danish designer and materials researcher Sara Martinsen is a research project that explores the architectural potential of ten native plants from the Copenhagen area.
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Living on an Alpine slope
Eggemoa House in South Tyrol by Daniel Ellecosta
A young family of mountain farmers has built their new home on a hillside in the idyllic mountain village of Mühlwald in South Tyrol. South Tyrolean architect Daniel Ellecosta was responsible for the design.