First impressions last and this is particularly true when it comes the appearance of a hotel. If the outside area of a hotel looks run-down or does not look appealing, this has the potential to turn away a large number of guests and other visitors. However, if you make some of the simple changes mentioned […] More
The plot is located at the interface between two very different urban logics: on one side, a modern district made up of wide public spaces and large-sized buildings, on the other, the historical town-centre consisting of smaller slate-roof buildings. One of the project’s challenges is to articulate the traditional city and the modern city scales, […] More
The project,designed by Kohn Shnier Architects, is the design of a new home for a young family with two working parents and three children. The new house replaces an existing house on a conventional mid-town residential lot in the City of Toronto. Similar in area to the original house, the new design emphasizes fluid relationships […] More
Alison Brooks Architects has collaborated with The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), Arup and the London Design Festival to present a cross-laminated tulipwood structure, ‘The Smile’ at the Chelsea College of Art Rootstein Hopkins Parade Ground from 17 September until 12 October. The Smile is one of the Festival’s Landmark Projects, which can be inhabited […] More
MONO Pracownia Projektowa designed this beautiful interior located in Gda?sk, in 2017, for a young people who are not afraid of strong, contrasting colors. Take a look at more images after the jump. More
A unique monumental architectural intervention, inspired by the elegant shapes of early 20th century airships, is growing on the rooftop of one of the largest contemporary art spaces in the heart of Europe. The 42 meter-long steel and wood structure will become a new permanent space for literature at the DOX Centre for Contemporary Art […] More
When it comes to installing hardwood flooring, the good news is that you’ll probably be able to do it yourself. The bad news is that there’s always the potential to mess the job up and end up shelling out a fortune on getting an expert to put it right. Here are a few tips to […] More
Hunters Hill is an attractive, historic peninsula that lies between the Parramatta and Lane Cove rivers on the north shore of Sydney Harbour. The suburb, a precursor to the Garden City movement, was subdivided in the 19th century with sandstone mansions and Victorian timber cottages sitting side by side, with large gardens and private parks […] More
Lake Flato Architects designed this inspiring lake house ,located in Marble Falls, Texas, United States, in 2016. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
PEDRALI Dazzles at Salone Del Mobile in Milano where the famed house presented eleven new designs. The Solid Geometry took the spotlight at the 56th Salone del Mobile fair in Milan, where the set up has been shaped by the Milan-based studio Calvi Brambilla and it is an homage to the soundness of this Italian […] More
The Historic American Building Survey completed by the National Park Service compiled a detailed and fascinating history of the architectural design elements of the properties located in Rancho Santa Fe. This gorgeous area is a modern testament to the power of community planning and a devotion to artistic style and architectural beauty. 1841 Land Grant […] More
Located on the north bank of Suzhou Creek and within the business area across Sichuan North Road and Zhapu Road in Shanghai, Aedas-design Shanghai Landmark Center enjoys a prime location with excellent views towards the Northern Bund and Huangpu River. The site is surrounded by low-rise residential blocks and a number of historic buildings such […] More