GOLD Coast house designs will shift to a more “minimalistic design phase” as building costs and interest rates soar, says a leading designer. Emerging star designer Reece Keil, based at Mermaid Beach, believes building supply issues, a lack of trades, rising interest rates and a sporadic real estate market will cause new luxury house designs […]
Continue ReadingThe extensive, multiyear renovation of the Salt Lake Temple reached a pinnacle of sorts Tuesday, Feb. 13, with the placement of the final reinforcing steel pyramid atop the iconic house of the Lord. An estimated 800 construction team members involved in the renovation project gathered beside the pioneer landmark anchoring the Temple Square headquarters for […]
Continue ReadingInterior design books provide readers with valuable insights into the world of interior design. Through the pages of these books, readers can gain the knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of interior design, as well as the tools to create beautiful and functional spaces. From the latest in home office organization to bathroom remodelling projects […]
Continue ReadingTrustees at Slippery Rock University voted Friday to pursue $98 million for renovations to three prominent but aging campus buildings, including Murrow Field House, built in 1959. They also approved student fee increases totaling about $270 for the 2024-25 academic year. Both actions were among those taken as the university’s Council of Trustees held its […]
Continue ReadingQhere 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 […]
Continue ReadingNew 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 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 […]
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