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In this article from Arquitectura magazine, authored by M. João Leal, the new Casino Estoril serves as a starting point for a broader reflection on the role and boundaries of interior design in relation to architecture. Drawing on the ideas of Hugh Casson and the International Federation of Interior Designers (IFI), the text advocates for closer collaboration among architects, urban planners, and interior designers as integral members of the same creative process. It emphasizes the necessity of involving designers from the early planning stages and of acknowledging the users’ contribution to spatial conception. The article ultimately presents interior design as a fundamental component of the human environment, transcending the notion of mere decoration.