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City snubs Squire & Partners’ Custom House plans | News

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Show FullscreenSquire & Partners’ proposals to convert the capital’s grade I-listed Custom House into a 200-room hotel have been formally rejected by the City of London ahead of a planning inquiry that is due to kick off in January. Members of the City of London’s Planning and Transportation Committee this week voted unanimously to refuse the application, drawn up for Cannon Capital Developments and Globalgem Hotels. Officers opposed the scheme on the grounds that Squires’ proposals did not represent a high enough standard of design for the large neo-classical building, which has served as a base for HM Revenue…Continue Reading

July: Martian house | News and features

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Space scientists from the University of Bristol have consulted on a pioneering public art project to build a ‘Martian House’ at Harborside – and now the people of Bristol are invited to create the interior.The house has been designed to withstand the real environmental challenges faced on Mars and inspire ideas about how we can all live more sustainably. The brainchild of local artists and Watershed Pervasive Media Studio residents, Ella Good and Nicki Kent, the Building a Martian House project brings together space scientists, architects, engineers, designers and the public, to explore how we live and to stimulate…Continue Reading

This week Aston Martin revealed its first house design

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This week on Dezeen, car brand Aston Martin revealed the first house designed as part of its Automotive Galleries and Lairs residential design service, which launched last year. Designed as a collaboration between US studio S3 Architecture and the luxury carmaker, the angular black-cedar home is set to be built in Hudson Valley, New York. It will be the first property built as part of the carmaker’s service that aims to design bespoke spaces for its clients to show off their most cherished motorbikes. “Grandmaster of the white interior” Jan des Bouvrie dies aged 78 This week saw two high-profile…Continue Reading

The Rotary Club of Newberry helped renovate the Free Medical Clinic

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NEWBERRY — On Wednesday, March 13, the Rotary Club of Newberry held a ribbon cutting at the Free Medical Clinic on Kinard Street to unveil the renovations they helped contribute to. The total cost of renovations totaled to $10,000, with half of the money coming from a grant and the other $5,000 coming from the Rotary Club. “We accomplished a lot, including interior and exterior improvements,” said Rotary Club of Newberry President Donna Lominack. Improvements included a new camera and alarm system, painting, lighting fixtures, floor work, shrubbery renovations and more. Local businesses helped with the renovations. “A big…Continue Reading

Turning Tiny Spaces into Lush Gardens

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Whether you have an expansive yard or a modest urban lot, with Sustainable Turf, you can transform any space into a beautiful, functional outdoor escape. No more mowing and no more mud. Artificial grass will solve those problems on small areas and patios and you won’t have to worry about mowing or mud. Property owners can use pet-friendly sod, bright green materials and even a patterned configuration to make a small yard seem bigger and more inviting. This is a brilliant design feature for patios, balconies or small gardens where traditional lawn would struggle, providing a neat, low-maintenance solution that…Continue Reading

Why Your Pool Customization Project Requires a Contractor

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Selecting a reputable contractor like Florida Pool Patio may be vital when organizing a pool amendment job. A bespoke pool is a widespread funding that improves your property’s appearance, really worth, and use.  Without expert advice, you danger steeply-priced errors, maintain-ups, and design troubles that have an effect on the outcome.  Working with seasoned professionals ensures that your assignment could be completed to the greatest standards and in accordance together with your vision.Knowledge That Guarantees Excellent OutcomesIt takes more than just choosing tile colors and installing water elements to customize a pool.  It calls for familiarity with local…Continue Reading

The top home design trends of 2022 – architecture and design news

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Home renovation and design platform Houzz.com.au identifies the top emerging home design trends based on the latest search insights from its community of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home professionals. The trends highlight the continued need for dedicated activity spaces, a focus on outdoor living, a rise in bathroom grooming and a deep dive into resort-style pool design. The report also shows an increase in homeowners honoring architectural origins, while smart-storage solutions are clearly important in 2022. Dedicated activity spacesSince the beginning of the pandemic, people have continued to make their homes the center point for new avenues of activity…Continue Reading

Pence, Park National Bank revitalize Domestic Violence Shelter with uplifting murals & renovations

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MANSFIELD — In a significant display of community support, Park National Bank has extended support to The Domestic Violence Shelter. This contribution has acclaimed local artist Allison Pence to bring a burst of color and inspiration to the shelter through a series of vibrant murals. Beyond funding Pence’s creative endeavors, the compassionate staff at Park National Bank have taken a hands-on approach by inscribing affirmations on the walls throughout the shelter, extending from the shared living areas to each of the 14 individual bedroom doors. Park National Bank’s generosity has not only facilitated the creation of uplifting art throughout the…Continue Reading