New York, USA Architects: KARIM RASHID Inc. Lead Architect/Concept designer: Karim Rashid Project Description Dubbed “The Disk House,” the design of this circular, see-through residence, came as a response to the Covid lockdown. The concept of the Disk House is to have 360 degrees views, with no sharp corners and no obstructive columns. “Being locked […]
Continue ReadingThe Essential Homes Research Project has been unveiled at the 18th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice, Italy. The housing concept was designed by the Norman Foster Foundation to meet the essential human needs of displaced communities while utilizing sustainable building techniques and materials. The number of displaced individuals and families continues to grow and settlements […]
Continue ReadingNo matter how many ideas you might have had before, you would certainly start getting confused right before you start the construction of a new home. This is especially true in case you are in two minds about the theme for your new home—you like more than one theme and are not sure which one […]
Continue ReadingThe pitched roof and gray facade peek out gently from behind lightly foliaged leopard trees amidst warm terracotta brick walls. Even though unassuming, it sports a unique look, with people in the neighborhood sometimes referring to it as the “triangle house”. Owned and designed by architect couple Oscar Tan and Cheryl Quan, House 8 was […]
Continue ReadingEast Austin, Texas, USA Architects: Lake|Flato Architects, Inc. Lead Architects: Lewis McNeel and Ashley Heeren Client: ICON Photographers: Casey Dunn Project DescriptionHouse Zero is the first in ICON’s “Exploration Series” pushing the boundaries of architecture using its proprietary concrete wall system. Beyond that, House Zero is a compelling and climate-responsive new home connecting its inhabitants […]
Continue ReadingReplacing a roof is one of the most important investments you can make in your home. A well-installed roof not only protects your property from the elements but also adds value and energy efficiency. Because roof replacement is such a major project, even small mistakes can lead to costly repairs or reduced performance down the […]
Continue Reading“At IKEA, we want to offer desirable and affordable designs to customers around the world. But people´s demands and expectations change with time, and we need to develop too, to stay relevant in our offer continuously. For many years, as we grew our business and entered new markets, we kept our in-house design team roughly […]
Continue ReadingAt first, “interior design trends” can feel like an oxymoronic term. Decor doesn’t tend to undergo seasonal changes or flash-in-the-pan fads—furniture, textiles, art, and wall coverings are too cumbersome, too expensive, too enduring to update frequently. When you design a room, as the saying goes, you need to learn to live with it. For a […]
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