IQD 82 Pairing Materials

January > March 2026

The future of sustainable construction lies not only in the choice of natural materials, but in the design intelligence required to bring them into meaningful relationship, creating systems in which each element contributes to the overall performance of the building. This is the central message conveyed by the theme Pairing Materials, curated for this issue by Spanish architect Urko Sanchez, known for its bespoke approach and sensitivity to context.