Month: May 2018
Open-Plan Living-Dining Room Blends Old and New (11 photos)
In this Q&A interview, interior designer Kate Connors shares the thinking behind her design for this open-plan living-dining area in a renovated beachside family home in Sydney.
Caxambu House / Aresto Arquitetura
Located in the Terras de Jundiaí Condominium on a corner lot, the house is built on the main floor and a lower floor that emerged from the use of the natural topography of the lot, which practically did not change. The simple forms were adopted so that the constructive process was more economical and fast.
BHY Arquitectos creates austere white Casa Lucia on outskirts of Buenos Aires
Numerous design elements help reduce energy costs in this home by Argentinian studio BHY Arquitectos that overlooks a lake in a new development. The project, called Casa Lucia, is located on a waterfront site in Puertos Escobar – a planned development on the northern fringe of Buenos Aires. The austere “resting house” was designed for
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Modern Dark Interior Design
Night owls by nature will love the all encompassing darkness of these three dramatic apartment interiors. Decor schemes that incorporate light and bright minimalism offer up a refreshing light and airy feel for sure, but sometimes a dwelling just calls for a little bit more bite. Filled with a combination of moody colours over high-end […]
snøhetta designs planetarium and visitor center for norway’s largest astronomical facility
the site is nestled in the dense forest of harestua, 45 kilometers north of oslo and 580 meters above sea level.
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Snøhetta Designs Planetarium and Interstellar Cabins in Norwegian Forest
Snøhetta have released images of their proposed planetarium and visitor’s center for Norway’s largest astronomical facility. Nestled in a dense forest 28 miles (45 kilometers) north of Oslo, the scheme features a new 16,000 square foot (1,500 square meter) planetarium, and “interstellar cabins” mimicking small planets.
Chesapeake House / KUBE architecture
This new house is located in NW Washington DC on a steeply-sloped and forested site. The project is a speculative house for a local developer, so it was designed to be constructed efficiently. The composition is organized as a series of vertical volumes situated within the trees, and stepping down the sloped site.
How to Use Texture to Zone Your Open-Plan Home (8 photos)
When you’re designing an open-plan room, it’s a good idea to think about how you’ll separate each zone. By being creative with the surfaces you use to decorate the walls, you can divide your living, dining and kitchen areas more effectively, adding warmth, interest and personality.
