Mexico City based architect Inca Hernandez completed his latest project in Tacuba, Mexico City – “Mar Mediterraneo 34”. Mar Mediterraneo 34 is a multi-family housing units project in a restored house from 1910. It has three levels with seven units that adapt to different spaces: loft, studio, familiar apartment, and penthouse; full of history. The […] More
Many are touting 2022 as the year where we “return to normal,” even though “normal” can mean many different things to many different people. For some, that’s going out and socializing with friends. For others, that can mean travel. And for even others still, that might mean working on all those pesky home improvement projects […] More
Estudio Mono designed this stunning private residence in Villa de Merlo, San Luis. The house is comprised of two programmatic blocks. A south-facing service block with a more confined character that grows beneath an exposed concrete slab, and another block of serviced spaces facing north that develops under a single wooden roof with an open […] More
In the past, drainage was just a functional necessity. Since Australian firm Aquabocci entered the market with high-quality designer solutions, there’s a new way to enhance the fixtures of your home. Distinctively slimmer, more colourful and longer-lasting than anything else on the market, Aquabocci drainage grates offer endless possibilities for styling spaces with their modular […] More
10 Design has unveiled designs for a 117,700-square-meter retail destination in Chengdu’s Wenjiang District Sub-center, a key node in the city’s western outskirts. After CIFI Kunming Plaza, a retail mixed-use destination in Yunnan, China, CIFI Chengdu Wansheng TOD marks 10 Design’s second on-site project for CIFI Group. Discover more after the jump. From the architects: […] More
Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects recently completed this stunning affordable housing project in in San Francisco, CA. The Edwin M. Lee Apartments are San Francisco’s first complex to integrate supportive housing for homeless veterans with low-income families. In San Francisco’s Mission Bay area, Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects, Saida + Sullivan Design Partners, Swords to Plowshares, and […] More
Selecting a water filter depends on many different factors, among which we can count water quality, space, budget, and even maintenance requirements. One of the hardest parts about whole house water filters is the implementation which might need professional involvement. What remains after that is making sure a unit works at optimal efficiency by maintaining […] More
SOA architekti reconstructed an early 1990s terrace house, introducing a touch of extravagance into the neighbourhood without breaking the set rules. Former two apartment units were unified into one living space organised around the central staircase and oriented on the garden dominated by an old cherry tree. Discover more after the jump. From the architects: […] More
SRG Partnership designed the W.M. Keck Science Center will create an interdisciplinary, research-based STEM complex with room for growth. The complex is comprised of the new 34,000-square-foot Keck Science Center addition, substantial renovations to the existing Graf Hall (built in 1960), and a partial renovation of Murdock Hall (built in 1980). Discover more after the […] More
The bathroom is one of the least common areas of the home that residential property owners prioritise when it comes to renovations. Many homeowners delay the much-needed makeover due to the misconception that bathroom renovations entail a big budget. The truth is, there are ways that you can pull off a full-scale bathroom renovation without […] More
Studio Schicketanz designed this stunning net zero residence located in Big Sur, United States. The house takes inspiration from the surrounding landscape and blends into the hillside. The home is expected to achieve net zero energy due to the generation of power and hot water (for the pool) from solar panels and Tesla Power Walls, […] More
Yes, it’s true. Installing a home security system can be pretty expensive. However, if you don’t integrate one with your house, it will cost you much more than you can imagine. Why? According to a report, the residents of the USA experience around 5,000 burglaries every single day. Besides, the average cost of each incident averages […] More