Argentinian designer Federico Churba takes inspiration from his hometown for pieces like these Pluvial tables, which were inspired by water tubes he saw being used as flowerpots, tables, and containers in small towns on the fringes of Buenos Aires. They're made using molds he discovered in a spun-aluminum factory.
Argentinian designer Federico Churba takes inspiration from his hometown for pieces like these Pluvial tables, which were inspired by water tubes he saw being used as flowerpots, tables, and containers in small towns on the fringes of Buenos Aires. They're made using molds he discovered in a spun-aluminum factory.
Sharing a similar visual identity to Churba's Hanoi lamp, which we featured in the magazine, is his graceful, arching Bienvenida floor lamp.
Sharing a similar visual identity to Churba's Hanoi lamp, which we featured in the magazine, is his graceful, arching Bienvenida floor lamp.
The Hanoi lamp by Federico Churba is manufactured by the Italian lighting company Prandina.
The Hanoi lamp by Federico Churba is manufactured by the Italian lighting company Prandina.
The Le Corbusier card renders the letter "C" in the form of the Villa Savoye.
The Le Corbusier card renders the letter "C" in the form of the Villa Savoye.
Walter Gropius is honored with a "G" in the form of his Bauhaus building.
Walter Gropius is honored with a "G" in the form of his Bauhaus building.
The "I" brings to mind Toyo Ito's Tod's building in Tokyo, with its reinforced concrete shell that references the outlines of Zelkova trees.
The "I" brings to mind Toyo Ito's Tod's building in Tokyo, with its reinforced concrete shell that references the outlines of Zelkova trees.
The Hearst Tower is recast as an "F" for its creator, Norman Foster.
The Hearst Tower is recast as an "F" for its creator, Norman Foster.
"E" is for "Eames," as in Charles and Ray and their Case Study House No. 8, better known as the Eames House.
"E" is for "Eames," as in Charles and Ray and their Case Study House No. 8, better known as the Eames House.
Federico Babina's Archibet postcard set reimagines signature modern structures in the form of letters corresponding to the names of their creators.
Federico Babina's Archibet postcard set reimagines signature modern structures in the form of letters corresponding to the names of their creators.
A handwoven plastic table by Argentinian designers Federico Churba Patricio Lix Klett.
A handwoven plastic table by Argentinian designers Federico Churba Patricio Lix Klett.
Charles Eames: The iconic Eames bird, Hang-it-All coat rack, and other playful accessories compose the designer and architect’s face.
Charles Eames: The iconic Eames bird, Hang-it-All coat rack, and other playful accessories compose the designer and architect’s face.
Alvar Aalto: Simple lines and geometric windows capture the Finnish architect’s thoughtful expression.
Alvar Aalto: Simple lines and geometric windows capture the Finnish architect’s thoughtful expression.
Frank Gehry: The outline of Gehry’s sculptural facades also lends itself well to his face.
Frank Gehry: The outline of Gehry’s sculptural facades also lends itself well to his face.
Click to see the rest of Federico Babina's Archi_Portraits on his site.
Click to see the rest of Federico Babina's Archi_Portraits on his site.
A woven-plastic lamp, from the La Feliz series by Federico Churba and Patricio Lix Klett.
A woven-plastic lamp, from the La Feliz series by Federico Churba and Patricio Lix Klett.
The Corchea table, by Argentinian designer Federico Churba, is a pleasing interpretation of a side table. Available in three sizes and two colors.
The Corchea table, by Argentinian designer Federico Churba, is a pleasing interpretation of a side table. Available in three sizes and two colors.
Monumental sculptor Richard Serra's imagined house, from Federico Babina's Archist series.
Monumental sculptor Richard Serra's imagined house, from Federico Babina's Archist series.
Argentine designer Federico Churba displayed a full collection of new furniture, including his Poul sofa, Banda low table, Punto y Coma lamps, Picnic dining table, and Chocolate bookcase.
Argentine designer Federico Churba displayed a full collection of new furniture, including his Poul sofa, Banda low table, Punto y Coma lamps, Picnic dining table, and Chocolate bookcase.
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If there’s anything more inviting than a crackling blaze on a crisp eve, we’ve yet to find it. This stainless steel hanging hearth offers a sleek alternative to a floor-bound fireside.
AERIS FIREPLACE If there’s anything more inviting than a crackling blaze on a crisp eve, we’ve yet to find it. This stainless steel hanging hearth offers a sleek alternative to a floor-bound fireside.
Mies Van der Rohe: Glass windows and skyscraper staples etch out this architecture great’s portrait.
Mies Van der Rohe: Glass windows and skyscraper staples etch out this architecture great’s portrait.
Minimalist Dutch artist Piet Mondrian's imagined house, from Federico Babina's Archist series.
Minimalist Dutch artist Piet Mondrian's imagined house, from Federico Babina's Archist series.
Federico Babina's Archist series has been making the internet rounds for its imaginative renditions of what houses designed by famous artists might look like.
Federico Babina's Archist series has been making the internet rounds for its imaginative renditions of what houses designed by famous artists might look like.
Contemporary painter Gerhardt Richter's imagined house, from Federico Babina's Archist series.
Contemporary painter Gerhardt Richter's imagined house, from Federico Babina's Archist series.
Spatialist artist and sculptor Lucio Fontana's imagined house, from Federico Babina's Archist series.
Spatialist artist and sculptor Lucio Fontana's imagined house, from Federico Babina's Archist series.
Catalan painter Antoni Tàpies's imagined house, from Federico Babina's Archist series.
Catalan painter Antoni Tàpies's imagined house, from Federico Babina's Archist series.
Designed by local architect Pedro Domingos, this four-bedroom abode in Portugal opens up with whitewashed concrete walls and geometric forms. Integrated amongst hundreds of olive, almond, and cork trees on a site that once held ancient ruins, the space opens up to the landscape with an array of patios, rooftop terraces, and large central courtyard with swimming pool. The midcentury fireplace seen here was designed in 1965 by Spanish architects Alfonso Mila and Federico Correa.
Designed by local architect Pedro Domingos, this four-bedroom abode in Portugal opens up with whitewashed concrete walls and geometric forms. Integrated amongst hundreds of olive, almond, and cork trees on a site that once held ancient ruins, the space opens up to the landscape with an array of patios, rooftop terraces, and large central courtyard with swimming pool. The midcentury fireplace seen here was designed in 1965 by Spanish architects Alfonso Mila and Federico Correa.
The 510 Cabin is one of Leggitt's designs, executed with the help of student apprentices.
The 510 Cabin is one of Leggitt's designs, executed with the help of student apprentices.
“The house is entirely made of pink pigmented concrete that allows it to subtly tune in with the mineral tones of the surrounding mountains,” explains architect Federico Ferrer Deheza.
“The house is entirely made of pink pigmented concrete that allows it to subtly tune in with the mineral tones of the surrounding mountains,” explains architect Federico Ferrer Deheza.
The cover of Murakami Versailles.
The cover of Murakami Versailles.
Pendant by Matthew Fairbank Design.
Pendant by Matthew Fairbank Design.
Clock by Ding3000 for Discipline.
Clock by Ding3000 for Discipline.
The structure of the coop was inspired by the new bus shelters and newsstands in New York City.
The structure of the coop was inspired by the new bus shelters and newsstands in New York City.
Graphic designer Federico Babina illustrates movies based on their notable structures for Archicine. Find them at Society6. Image courtesy Federico Babina.
Graphic designer Federico Babina illustrates movies based on their notable structures for Archicine. Find them at Society6. Image courtesy Federico Babina.
William Lamson's Solarium.
William Lamson's Solarium.

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