Mecanoo present their latest urban masterplan for a new residential neighbourhood located in the old Food Center terrain in Amsterdam, developed by Volker Wessels Vastgoed and Ballast Nedam Development. The Marktkwartier is a varied residential programme of around 1700 units. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
SPF:architects has recently completed renovations on the Taylor Beach House in Malibu, CA, a 1977 home originally designed by Jerrold E. Lomax. The Taylor Beach House is well appointed with 5,000 square feet of modern living space, 50 feet of beach frontage, and unobstructed ocean views from each floor. Discover more after the jump. More
They say home is where the heart is. As you’ll see, home is also where your health is. Your home is where you spend a significant amount of your time. It makes sense that its structure and design play a role in your wellbeing. In this article, we take a look at what parts of […] More
Sergey Makhno Architects designed this cozy family residence located in Kyiv city, Ukraine. The house was designed for a contemporary family of four with two younger children. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
Seattle-based firm Heliotrope Architects completely redesigned this stunning waterfront retreat located on Orcas Island in Washington State. In updating the interior and exterior, the design firm opened up the home to scenic water and mountain views beyond which had been previously closed off. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
CPD ESTUDIO designed this stunning private residence located in Cañuelas Country Golf, Córdoba, Argentina. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
Bathrooms are not just a mere functional space anymore, tucked away in a hidden corner to keep it out of people’s sight. Rather, in modern homes, it’s one of the most important spaces that showcase the luxury and class of the owner. It is also a space that can have a profound effect on the […] More
mwworks designed Little House, a 1,140-square-foot retreat nestled into the forest overlooking Hood Canal on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state. “The small footprint ultimately served as an effective tool to govern the design process,” note the architects. “Focus was placed on the essentials…extras were edited out by desire and necessity.” The cabin is clad […] More
Architecture firm Luca Curci Architects designed THE LINK, a vertical city for 200,000 people. THE LINK is a self-sustainable city-forest, that will absorb CO2, produce oxygen for cleaner air and increase urban biodiversity.Discover more after the jump. More
The research shows that the main sources of energy loss are windows and doors and the loss is around 70%. Additionally, the heat loss for windows is due to imperfect glass installation. You can resave 90% of lost energy only by installing energy-efficient windows. Think again that windows have a huge importance on your energy […] More