As anyone who resides in a warmer part of the country can attest, home cooling costs are nothing to sneeze at. The hotter your locale, the more you can expect to spend on utilities each month. While there’s no denying that extreme heat can be a major contributor to exorbitant cooling costs, many homeowners inadvertently […] More
Karnet architekti reconstructed a 1906 bourgeois villa into a luxury minimalist home that meets the requirements of a contemporary living. The original grandeur and exceptional atmosphere of the villa is preserved through carefully selected materials and elegant integration of the new into the old. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. From […] More
In French, it is called a “faux pas,” which translated literally could mean a step in the wrong direction. Interior design mistakes are to be avoided at all cost around a house, but especially inside a bedroom, where it can keep haunting you for a long time. Here are a few that you need to […] More
s_estudio recently completed their latest project in Córdoba, Argentina – a residence built for a disabled child. The architects sought to create a house that could be navigated with a wheelchair while remaining undetectable. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. From the architects: The house belongs to Genaro. He is its […] More
Chevallier Architectes recently completed their latest project in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France – CARACCARD. The project used an existing base to construct a chalet that would be used for a significant portion of the year, necessitating actual planning alternatives. The chalet offers 360° views and exposes living areas to full sun, staging the settings and planning each […] More
Initially, the Singaporean real estate market can look complicated if you are comparing it to other markets around the world. This isn’t helped by the fact that Singapore is well-known for its shortage of physical land which can make it difficult to find suitable places to live. However, a considerable amount of time and money […] More
MURO Arquitectos recently completed their latest project in Córdoba, Argentina – Levels Bar. The concept arose from a suggestion to convert a single-family home into a bar for aficionados of contemporary food and drinks, with many levels/spaces connected by materiality and furniture. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. From the architects: […] More
Social media has become a powerful tool to create valuable two-way relationships with key stakeholders in business today. Architecture firms can actively engage clients on social media in a laid-back, “non-salesy” environment. Besides interacting, social media is superb for driving traffic to your digital resources and growing sales. We’ll take you through ways to increase […] More
FINNE Architects designed this stunning private residence in Los Angeles, United States. A dynamic series of folded roof planes and a collage of textured metal and wood exterior surfaces make up the home. The house was built with 40% greater insulation values than necessary by law, effective natural ventilation, significant amounts of natural daylight, water-saving […] More
STUDIO8 has designed a new, one of a kind all-day entertainment venue in Beijing’s SanLiTun. The architects used the notion of “temperature” as a guide, allowing all of the rooms to be separated into specific Celsius degrees. To add to the space’s uniqueness, the rooms were divided into groups, each of which was allocated a […] More
Owning a vacation home can be more than just a means to have your own personal getaway. You can also use this property to make a significant annual income as well when you list it as a vacation rental. Studies regarding vacation habits across the United States suggest that around 100 million Americans set out […] More
i29 architects recenlty completed works on their latest project in Amsterdam, a high-end dental practise that combines a soothing atmosphere with and open plan layout. The aim of the design was to combine a clean, fresh medical setting with a health-inducing wellness experience to make patients feel at peace. Take a look at the complete […] More