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Lifestyle Book Brick by brick This Is Pacifica, a Porto-dwelling design studio set up by Pedro Mesquita, Filipe Mesquita and Pedro Serrão in 2007, has unveiled its new Brick Book, which pays homage to Portuguese craftsmanship. Finding its inspiration in Aires Mateus Architecture Studio’s Brick House, or Casa de Tijolo, entirely built using handmade Alentejo bricks, the hefty tome explores the importance of the home and the multitude of memories these hold. Handmade with the same raw material, size and colour as the house’s original bricks, the first edition comprises 200 books and is filled with stories and photography of Portugal's picturesque Alentejo region. Beautifully capturing the historical province, part of Ribatejo and Estremadura, This Is Pacifica selected the materials for the book to reflect the region’s rich artisanship. Using local clay and recycled paper for the cover and pages, the team also utilised LED technology to speed up the drying process and print the hardback using 40% less ink. A rare collectible available in select bookstores and galleries worldwide, this unique volume showcases the beauty of Casa de Tijolo, while celebrating Portugal’s rich cultural heritage. showcase.thisispacifica.com 34 iconeye.com I R A N U N O M O R E , © N U M O : P H OTO G R A P H Y C O U R T E S Y
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Working with Thrislington, Bobrick, the global washroom accessory brand, has created the Fino Collection. A beautiful line of washroom accessories designed for both high - end installations and to complement Thrislington’s range of washroom products. Crafted with high - quality satin finish stainless steel, seamless construction, well-defined edges and concealed hardware. Fino offers the perfect balance of function and design sensibility. Our low profile hand dr yer is designed to be DDA /ADA compliant, so it takes up limited washroom space, but its exquisite cubist proportions make it the focal point of any washroom wall. Available in stainless steel with optional PVD or powder- coated options. For more information on our Fino collection please call us on 0124 4 520 677, or simply visit: www.thrislingtoncubicles.com/ fino - accessories uk +4 4 124 4 520 677 usa +1 833 878 - 4747 e info@thrislingtoncubicles.com www.thrislingtoncubicles.com

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Brick by brick

This Is Pacifica, a Porto-dwelling design studio set up by Pedro Mesquita, Filipe Mesquita and Pedro Serrão in 2007, has unveiled its new Brick Book, which pays homage to Portuguese craftsmanship.

Finding its inspiration in Aires Mateus Architecture Studio’s Brick House, or Casa de Tijolo, entirely built using handmade Alentejo bricks, the hefty tome explores the importance of the home and the multitude of memories these hold.

Handmade with the same raw material, size and colour as the house’s original bricks, the first edition comprises 200 books and is filled with stories and photography of Portugal's picturesque Alentejo region. Beautifully capturing the historical province, part of Ribatejo and Estremadura, This Is Pacifica selected the materials for the book to reflect the region’s rich artisanship.

Using local clay and recycled paper for the cover and pages, the team also utilised LED technology to speed up the drying process and print the hardback using 40% less ink.

A rare collectible available in select bookstores and galleries worldwide, this unique volume showcases the beauty of Casa de Tijolo, while celebrating Portugal’s rich cultural heritage. showcase.thisispacifica.com

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