Tag: home renovation

Design news: can you live in a skip? Plus Collect craft fair and a cool walking frame | Design

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Qhere are two stories in this month’s news that illuminate the strange relationship we currently have with housing. One is about an artist who’s decided to live in a skip for a year to raise awareness of the terrible cost of living in London and the other is the story of a designer who created a fantasy flat in Stockholm that exists only on Instagram. For more stories that offer a new perspective on issues around design and architecture, subscribe to the monthly Design Review newsletter.1 Craft at the Collect Art FairStar Flowers2021 by Alice Kettle, finalist for…Continue Reading

35+ Modern House/Bungalow Designs and Photos in 2023

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No 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 to choose. Since the house design your architect shows you is all on the paper, you may not be able to visualize it properly. This might also be a cause of anxiety for you. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words (or…Continue Reading

Malaysian architect couple turns single-storey PJ house into modern tropical home and office

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The 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 completed in December 2018 and is located in the established Section 12 neighborhood in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. The original house, which was estimated to be over 40 years old, was owned by an old couple who wanted to downsize their home. Tan and Quan had…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

BOE central office renovation nearing | News

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Renovations for the Baldwin County Board of Education central office are slated to begin in May and finish in August. The central office, located off the US Highway 441 bypass, has been in the pre-construction phase since January. The renovations are set to begin with moving on May 24 and end on Aug. 25. Last week, the Baldwin County Board of Education approved a $3.62 million bid with a guaranteed maximum price from Garbutt Construction Company of Dublin for the project. The amount covers metal framing, drywall, insulation, electrical work, new audience seating for the board’s meeting room, roofing, painting,…Continue Reading

Amsterdam’s Shelter to reopen after month-long renovation works – News

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Amsterdam’s Shelter is set to reopen in February, following a month-long renovation. Situated in the basement of A’DAM TOWER, Shelter now boasts an additional club room and a full redesign in a “major” renovation project, according to Resident Advisoras well as the addition of a full LED ceiling. The Amsterdam-based club closed on January 1, following a New Year’s Eve and extended New Year’s Day party. The club is slated to reopen on February 9 with a huge celebratory launch party, although the line-up is still unannounced. Read this next: Amsterdam launches €2.2 million program to support nightlife€2.2 million program…Continue Reading

Exploring the Progressive Field renovations

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CLEVELAND — Here’s a fact that will blow the minds of many who remember so well how it felt to first walk into the ballpark at Carnegie and Ontario and, after all those years in dank and dreary Municipal Stadium, finally bask in the brilliance of a modern Major League facility:Progressive Field is now the 10th-oldest ballpark in MLB.At 30 years old, Progressive has peers that have already been replaced. Two other parks the same age or younger — the Ballpark in Arlington (later known as Globe Life Park), which opened in 1994, and Atlanta’s Turner Field, which…Continue Reading

13 featured interior design jobs (+ 1 professorship) in New York City | News

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If you are looking for attractive interior design career opportunities in New York City, don’t miss this week’s curated employment highlights from Archinect Jobs. Selected from the stream of new openings in the Big Apple, here are a number of relevant positions specifically for Interior Designers, Interior Architects, and academics in the field. To look up specific job titles from the architectural profession, consult Archinect’s Guide to Job Titles series. Also, follow our Archinect Tips series to improve your portfolio, resume, interviewing skills, and increase your overall chances of getting that next job.200 Eleventh Avenue by Selldorf Architects. Photo:…Continue Reading