© Piranka / Getty Last year, the visual search engine Pinterest recognized “biophilic design” as a trending search term. Searches for “biophilic architecture” had risen 150%, while searches for “biophilic design bedroom” were up 100%. For real estate professionals, it’ll be important in the coming months and years to understand this particular trend and how […]
Continue ReadingFor 2022, the collective refrain in the design world seems to be that the biggest trends reflected a sense of optimism and exuberance. To wit, the year was filled with bold colors, richly textured material palettes, organic forms, and nods to the ’80s. There was also a greater attempt to promote sustainability, whether by landscaping […]
Continue ReadingThe property’s renovation budget is close to the original construction cost. Open image viewer Image: Silja Viitala / Yle 26.2. 14:06•Updated 26.2. 14:06 Costs to renovate the Finnish president’s official residence in Helsinki, which is set to begin next month, will reach an estimated 55 million euros. Renovation of the concrete, glass and stone building […]
Continue ReadingFun fact about this Georgia home: two of its reception rooms were empty for almost a year and the kids used to ride their tricycles through them. It’s hard to believe but this family home, now one of the world’s best homeswas once a bit of an empty shell, lacking design direction and practical purpose. […]
Continue ReadingCHARLOTTETOWN, PEI—Confederation Center of the Arts in Charlottetown will be revitalized to reduce the facility’s energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The federal and provincial governments are providing a combined investment of more than $47 million for the project. The renovations consist of upgrades to the heating, ventilation, air conditioning system, the installation of windows, […]
Continue ReadingTORONTO — The Canada Maltings administrative office in Eireann Quay will undergo a major restoration and renovation, converting a disused heritage building on Toronto’s waterfront into a multiuse community cultural arts and conference centre. The project was made possible thanks to an investment of more than $4.5 million from the federal government. It’s also being […]
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