Allies and Morrison challenges “identikit urbanism” with masterplan for new city in Oman

November 27, 2017 Alyn Griffiths 0

British firm Allies and Morrison has designed a new city for Middle Eastern country Oman, which will transform a desert valley into a 624-hectare urban centre over the next 30 years. Allies and Morrison wants to challenge “identikit urbanism” with its masterplan for Madinat Al Irfan. The aim is to create “a place that feels as if it has always

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Offices and Shops in Lille / Atelier TARABUSI

November 27, 2017 Daniel Tapia 0

The Doge, a 5,100 square meter office building, intended to welcome young startups, is situated in the joint development zone of Rives de la Haute Deûle in Lille, in the heart of EuraTechnologies. The architectural competition in 2011 imposed a strict limitation, requiring the use of terracotta, historic materials from the immediate surroundings and the region. The structure designed by Atelier Tarabusi, and handed over in 2017, proposes an unexpected, inventive and pertinent architectural approach. Just across from the old Le Blan-Lafont factory, the environment is characterized by the presence of large industrial buildings, which are either rehabilitated or undergoing transformation; and by the small scale strips of workers housing.

Cool Product Alert: A Smart Tea/Coffee Mug

November 26, 2017 HD Staff 0

The smartphone controlled Ember coffee mug allows you to remotely set the temperature of your favourite beverage to your precise needs. It can keep the temperature-anywhere between 120°F (49°C) to 145°F (63°C) for up to one hour without the charging coaster that comes with it or indefinitely if you keep it on the coaster. Get […]

Atelier Barda turns Montreal shop building into bright residence

November 26, 2017 Dan Howarth 0

Pink and teal hues accent storage units in this family home in Montreal, converted from a shop by local firm Atelier Barda. Résidence Villeneuve used to be a commercial space with a pair of apartments on the levels above, but its owners wanted to turn the building into a two-storey house and a separate rentable

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A Buyer’s Guide to Kitchen Counter Seating (9 photos)

November 26, 2017 Pia Sinha 0

Counter seating is popular in modern kitchens, which inevitably raises the question of what stools to pair with your work surface. Since kitchen stools often get more use than dining chairs, they need to be sturdy, good-looking and just the right heig…