el croquis #229 Aires Mateus Art Sheikh documents the shrinking salt

Sheikh documents the shrinking salt basin from above

This zine turns our eyes to the great histories of natural dyers

By looking at the evolution of architectural elements that are common to all cultures

hallucina­tory world

politics and class

el croquis #229 Aires Mateus Art Sheikh documents the shrinking saltLed by brothers Manuel and Francisco Aires Mateus, the Lisbon based architecture studio Aires Mateus is known for its wide range of work, from urban masterplans to intimate interior designs. Grounded in collaboration, each project evolves through close dialogue, from concept to completion, reflecting their belief that architecture must never be decontextualised. This issue explores their philosophy, process, and commitment to architecture as a