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After a long winter the summer has finally arrived, and with it a desire to spend more time outside, taking advantage of outdoor spaces even in the city for pleasant moments of relaxation, some spending time by themselves, some in company, some with a good book, others enjoying the sun. Corradi designs and develops solutions for outdoor living with the aim of providing space for time. Time that should be of the highest quality, so we cannot avoid having to deal with sun exposure and risks that "too much sun” can lead to, especially in terms of skin health and ageing.

So, how can we protect our skin from the sun, enjoying all the beauty that summer has to offer? Here are some tips.

On 20 June 2018 at the Castello Sforzesco in Milan, the award ceremony was held for the 25th edition of the ADI Compasso d'Oro Award, the oldest and most prestigious award for Italian design given to goods, services and research distinguished by quality, innovation, ethical responsibility and sustainability. 283 projects went through a two-year selection, but only 16 were awarded the Compasso d'Oro, and 56 received an Honourable Mention.
As we are always attentive to the latest developments of Italian and international design, we have followed this event with extreme interest as it shines a spotlight on the tradition of excellence that sets apart products Made in Italy, always on the leading edge of innovation and oriented towards a global market.

"Architecture is a way of thinking and not a job", said the great architect Le Corbusier. This is absolutely true, so much so that now like never before an education in architecture represents an added value, versatile and transversal, able to inspire with an overview of many sectors, from communications to outdoor living, not focused exclusively on operational and design phases. Within this fruitful blend of knowledge it is interesting to explore the contribution of women architects, which is also expressed in an approach and in a sensitivity that are neither better nor worse but certainly different from those of men. The number of women architects is increasing all over the world (in Italy they account for 42% of the total), making "the woman question" in architecture an interesting topic to be studied in all its many nuances.

Turning an outdoor space into a place where you can spend some time relaxing and enjoying the company of others has always been our primary mission. Just like a garden or outdoor area, even a terrace can become a place for relaxing if properly exploited and covered: with the arrival of nice weather and especially the first hot days, it's a good idea to equip your terrace so that you can enjoy it in peace at any time of the day.

A hot summer afternoon can be transformed into a pleasant moment outdoors, making use of covers for terraces that protect against the heat, sun rays or even adverse weather conditions.

For years an international point of reference for architects and industry enthusiasts, the 16th edition of the Venice Biennale Architettura is open to the public until 25 November. It will be hosted in the Giardini, where the Central Pavilion is located, the Arsenale and in Venice's historic city centre.

This year's theme, "Freespace", celebrates the need for free and open space and the importance of architecture in providing for the well-being and dignity of every person, a topic that is also very dear to Corradi, always looking for innovative and customised solutions for every need.

So let's take a look at the programme, participants and the new developments of this Biennale Architettura 2018.

Outdoor covers allow you to enjoy your outdoor space for many months a year, creating precious corners for relaxing and pleasant shaded areas where you can protect yourself from the sun in spring or summer. Furthermore, today pergolas and garden sails are widely used to create hybrid indoor and outdoor environments where light and nature become part of a single domestic living space. If you have chosen an aluminium or wood pergola with fabric like Pergotenda® Corradi for your home garden or outdoor area, it will be useful to know how to clean the awnings on a regular basis to protect the canvas against mould and humidity, maintaining its performance and beauty over time.

In early March the prestigious Pritzker Prize was awarded, a recognition that since 1979 has celebrated the career and work of living architects who have made a substantial contribution to humanity and environmental development.

The 2018 Priztker Prize saw the triumph of the Indian architect Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi, who over the course of his long career has designed hundreds of buildings, making the traditional and artisanal methods of his country dialogue with the techniques of prefabrication.

Living in the outdoor spaces of our homes also means being able to spend time together and relax during the evening, especially when the weather is nice. Choosing the right outdoor lighting is essential for enjoying your garden in all serenity, even after sunset many months of the year. This not just for the practical purpose of providing visibility at night, but also because a well-lit outdoor area is a safe one and therefore a place of true well-being. In addition, outdoor lighting can become a perfect decorative element if used to enhance the surrounding environment, its forms and its unique features.