Traditionally, home design was centered on aesthetics with a bit of functionality thrown into the mix as an extra selling point, but the trend has reversed itself in modern architecture. Today’s homeowner wants all the technology available to make life easier, but with a bit of beauty thrown in for that added appeal and comfort. […] More
Located in Paris‘ Rue Boissière this lavish family apartment was masterfully redesigned by Royal Roulotte Design Studio. Dating to the Haussmann era the apartment is one of those which did not have a chance to get renovated, and typical for that era of apartment design it had by modern living standards bathroom and kitchen areas […] More
The Black Box House, designed for an international fashion buyer and his family of four, sits in a hilly suburban residential district with detached houses, about 15 miles west of Tokyo. The elevated 1,862 sqft/173 sqm corner lot is surrounded by light colored stucco houses with roadside windows covered by curtains which are a common […] More
Krøyers Plads projects in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is work of the prolific David Thulstrups Studio. The apartment was designed for a Danish couple who enlisted the studio architects to design the interior as well as to furnish the lavish apartment with the selection by the owners. With the client’s desire to create a […] More
Indoor, outdoor and decorative lighting specialist, Festive Lights, has created an informative video showing the progress of lighting through time. Starting at the very beginning, with the sun and fire as necessities to light our way through the day time and dark nights, the video tracks the history of mankind’s journey Out of the Dark, […] More
LYFE is another example of how creative actually benefits on it’s own, the project of creating levitating plant pots came to fruition thanks to it’s kickstarter page (now well over it’s initial limit). It is easy to guess the trick is in magnetism, and indeed it is. Creators of the design said the following: LYFE […] More
There’s a legion of architects doing their best in staying away from concrete as the dominating exterior material, that is not the case with this residential project by Alphaville Architects. However, concrete as the dominating material is even far more revered in interior design solutions. While for a facade it can easily connect a project to […] More
It has been said by leading landscape architects that the one thing you should always do when planning your landscaping concept is to think of the exterior of your home in much the same way as you do the interior. In other words, your landscape will be made up of several ‘rooms,’ each serving a […] More
Every year we seem to read those same news headlines – ‘Energy prices are increasing again’ or words to that effect. If you are tired of paying more for your heating and electricity bills, then it is time to do something about it. Shopping around for better deals is one way of trying to negotiate […] More
Without a doubt, picking the right tenant for your property is one of the most difficult aspects of being a landlord. Some landlords go through a strenuous process to get the perfect person or family, but keeping a good tenant isn’t easy. Others pick tenants too quickly without proper review. The truth is, you can […] More
Designed by ARRCC, this house is a modernist interplay of rectangular forms, perpendicularly opposed with cantilevered concrete elements to create a powerful and sculptural composition. RELATED: Find More Inspiring Homes on ARCHISCENE Discover more of the property after the jump: More
During the winter months, energy bills start to soar as people try to keep warm with freezing temperatures outside. Now, if you have a big house or don’t have double-glazing and other effective ways of keeping the heat in, then your bills can go through the roof if you are constantly turning the heating up. […] More