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
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
Last year saw classic country furniture and pendant lighting become some of the biggest interior trends, but as technology continues to advance and people’s taste changes what can we expect to be big in 2017? Here, home interior specialists Baytree Interiors talk us through some of the emerging trends that are set to be big […] 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
ZAO/standardarchitecture practice create an homage project honoring the Hutong, a housing area which has for hundreds of years shaped the northern cities of China such as Beijing. The small houses are placed in a type of narrow streets or alleys. In the capital Beijing, Hutongs are alleys formed by lines of siheyuan, traditional courtyard residences. In […] More
Spring is a time to welcome and celebrate new life, to enjoy wildlife and nature, and to start enjoying being outside again after the cold, dark winter months. It’s also a time to spring clean, to make our homes feel fresh, and new. Many of us consider decorating, or investing in new home ware to […] More
When moving into your new home, you’re probably hoping to try and save as much money as possible. Buying a home is a very expensive process, and after months or even years of saving up for a house deposit and making sure that you’re able to afford monthly repayments to your mortgage, you’re probably trying […] More
The lines shaping the head-turning design of Sheats/Goldstein Residence are momentarily recognizable no matter the context, film, video ad or a fashion editorial. This monument of residential design is work of Architect John Lautner, shaped for a location in Los Angles in 1963 it is today in the ownership of James Goldstein, a designer and fashion […] More
If you are looking to have a fence constructed between your property and that of your neighbour you may be wondering who should pay for it. The same question may arise if you already have a fence but it’s in need of repair or it needs to be replaced. You may think that the cost […] More
Across the world, people are moving more than ever before. In the past, you would have lived in your family’s home, got married and bought a house of your own, and perhaps moved once or twice more. RELATED: Find More Inspiring Apartments on ArchiSCENE Today, you are likely to move on average eight or 9 […] More
Montreal condos for sale continue to be in high demand. If you’re planning to sell yours and want to gain an edge over other sellers, why not make a few renovations to boost your property’s appeal and value? If you have a child’s room, consider turning it into a guest room, especially if you’re targeting […] More