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Néstor Basterretxea, pioneer of modern Basque design
Nestor Basterretxea (Bermeo 1924 – Hondarribia 2014) initially trained as an architect. However, this did not prevent him from becoming an artist; a role he embraced in order to explore other creative fields such as cinema, design and even architecture.
Microscopic beings at the helm of a revolution
Barakaldo, once characterised by its polluting industrial past, is now moving towards a green and sustainable future thanks to the power of microalgae.
Palmadera: small surfaces with big ambitions
In 1962, Palmadera set up in Bera/Vera de Bidasoa, Navarre, bringing with it an innovative German technique: the manufacture of moulded plywood objects. In 1962, Palmadera set up in Bera/Vera de Bidasoa
In the forests of Gipuzkoa, a small hut with big ambitions
The architects at Babelstudio in Bilbao have spearheaded an ambitious renovation project in the heart of the Sierra de Aralar, transforming a 20m2 tool shed into a cosy pied-à-terre.
Owantshoozi, Create or die!
Just as manure helps roses grow, remarkable treasures can sprout from the most unlikely waste materials.
Notox: ecological, high-performance surfboards
At the turn of the millennium, surfing, despite its symbiotic relationship with nature, revealed its shameful side.
B.Lux lamps: Some enlightening and multi-faceted ideas
B.Luxen zutabeetako bat diseinua izan da beti. Hastapenetik, diseinatzaile bikainekin elkarlanean aritu da.
Orbea: from canons to bicycles
Founded in 1840 in Eibar, Orbea Hermanos, a company specialising in armaments, embodies the golden age of this industry in the region.
Sancheski, the first skate in Europe
The Basque skateboard, Sancheski, has never had any reason to be jealous of its counterparts across the pond.
Alki unveils its new headquarters: a sustainable workshop with a showroom and shop
The Basque cooperative Alki has embarked on an important new chapter in its history by leaving Itsasu, the location of its original base for more than 40 years.
