Felixx Landscape Architects & Planners has unveiled plans to create a historic landscape of the future. In the Island of Dordrecht, the old network of disused dikes is turned into a new climate adaptive living environment. Felixx’ vision is part of the ‘Urban Planning for Extremes’ initiative, organised by the Dutch National Service for Cultural […] More
Other than the foundation, the roof is the most important component of a home. It protects the interior from exterior elements, particularly rain and snow. But when your roof needs to be replaced, it usually fails to do its duty. When your roof starts to deteriorate, it can’t be ignored. It’s a rapid downhill slope […] More
Adam D. Tihany, founder and principal of Tihany Design was in charge of the renovation of Amber, the two Michelin-starred restaurant led by chef Richard Ekkebus at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong. The restaurant relaunched last month to widespread acclaim. Aside from the new menu and thoughtful approach to fine dining, Amber has attracted […] More
One Hundred East Fifty Third Street – the new architectural icon designed by Foster + Partners at the heart of Midtown’s Cultural District – is revealing a special collection of private floor residences. The homes offer incredible views of the cityscape in all directions. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
With the economy booming and real estate prices continuing to skyrocket, many homeowners are using this as an opportunity to renovate dated spaces and improve the look, feel, and functionality of their homes. But before you start renovating, you’ll need a plan. Read more after the jump: The Right Way to Manage a Home Renovation […] More
UAD – The Architectural Design and Research Institute of Zhejiang University Co., Ltd. were in charge of the overall renovation project of Hangzhou Ya Gu Quan Shan Hotel. The hotel boasts a total number of 182 rooms, Chinese restaurant, all-day restaurant, conference room, gym, indoor swimming pool and other facilities. Take a look at the complete […] More
Baremberg Bass Estudio de Arquitectura designed the offices for Ascentio Technologies located in Cordoba, Argentina. The office building boasts two operations rooms for more than 40 workers, two meetings rooms, a multipurpose room, an exclusive area for the executive management, a coffee area, as well as common areas. The architects aimed to marry the the […] More
Sincro designed this stunning 250 m2 bakery/cafe in a Nordic-industrial style, located in Barcelona,Spain. Divided into several areas, the designers aimed to differentiate them with a change of materials, furniture and lighting.Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
When discussing solar energy, people tend to make a variety of ill-informed assertions – and a lot of them have to do with weather. For example, if it rains, will the power go out? What about snow? What these questions miss is that solar power is actually suitable for just about any environment. Solar panels […] More
FIGR Architecture & Design designed this stunning wooden residence located in Ascot Vale, Australia in 2016. The design of the house takes inspiration from its context and reinterprets it through a contemporary take on a traditional Victorian elevation. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
Fujiwaramuro Architects this inspiring modern residence located in Muko, Japan, in 2012. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
The leading South African architecture firm SAOTA completed its first project in Bali called Uluwatu. This resort-inspired home puts a contemporary spin on local materiality and vernacular architecture. It’s dramatically perched high on a limestone cliff edge, on a large east-west-oriented site that faces the ocean on the eastern side. Take a look at the […] More