Historic building undergoing renovation | News, Sports, Jobs

Cowan Masonry is repairing the bowed north foundation wall. (Submitted photo) Hidden along Second Street, it houses one of East Liverpool’s oldest potteries. Cowan Masonry was hired by the Ohio History Connection (OHC), owners of the building, to save this historic landmark. The building, along with the Museum of Ceramics, is OHC owned and operated locally by the Museum of Ceramics Foundation. A major structural failure of the main support beam, located in the basement, was discovered by OHC architect, Meta van Rabenau in August of 2023. During this routine check, she found the beam had cracked and bent and…Continue Reading

Orlando Florida Temple to close in July 2024 for renovations – Church News

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced plans to renovate the Orlando Florida Temple, which will close in July 2024. The renovation announcement was first published Monday, Feb. 12, on ChurchofJesusChrist.org. It was one of the day’s several temple announcements, along with the dedication and open house dates for the new Casper Wyoming Temple, the time for the sole rededication session for the renovated Manti Utah Temple, and the exterior renderings of the Natal Brazil and Teresina Brazil temples. Dedicated nearly three full decades ago, the Orlando temple is one of five houses…Continue Reading

IKEA Interior Design Service – IKEA

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, APRIL 11, 2023 – Today, IKEA US announces the launch of IKEA Interior Design Service, a brand-new program that offers professional, one-on-one interior design at an affordable price. Consumers and businesses will have the opportunity to connect with an expert to design any space with creative solutions. “We are excited to roll out the new IKEA Interior Design Service program, as we know design is an important part of the shopping experience. We want to support people’s lives at home and at work and help them create their dream space. “It is a great opportunity for our well-versed,…Continue Reading

30 Wooden House Design Ideas for 2023

While wooden houses were not common earlier in India, due to the extreme climatic conditions, they are now increasingly sought after as people have started looking for eco-friendly alternatives when it comes to choosing their holiday homes. If it is not possible to have an entire house made of wood, the material can still be used predominantly to get a feel of wooden house design. For nature lovers, a wooden house design would be an ideal place to spend time. We present to you some of the latest wooden house design ideas that would amaze and inspire you. know about:…Continue Reading

Mars House, First Digital Home to be Sold on the NFT Marketplace

Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest WhatsApp Or https://www.archdaily.com/959011/mars-house-first-digital-home-to-be-sold-on-the-nft-marketplace Mars House designed in May 2020 by Artist Krista Kim, has become the first sold digital NFT home in the world. The 3D digital file that can be experienced in virtual reality, was just acquired. Rendered using Unreal Engine, a software used to create video games, the house can be experienced in VR, but can also be experienced through augmented reality (AR) environments in apps. A structure comprised of light, Mars House generates a healing atmosphere, with a musical accompaniment by Jeff Schroeder of The Smashing Pumpkins. NFTs, or non-fungible tokens,…Continue Reading

Renovation slated for Confederation Center of the Arts in PEI

CHARLOTTETOWN, 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, insulation, lighting and meters and control equipment and new solar panels will also be installed. The interior will be reconfigured using mass timber for energy efficiency and lower carbon emissions. The project will create greener spaces for programming and learning opportunities. “As this year marks…Continue Reading

Chesil Cliff House for sale: The fall and fall of Grand Designs’ saddest home – and the marriage it helped end

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email When Edward and Hazel Short put their life savings into building their fantasy home on the coast, they hope it will change their lives for the better and give their two children a fabulous childhood. Instead, more than 10 years on the luxury house is listed for sale at knockdown price, the couple’s marriage is over and millionaire Mr Short is still paying off some of the money he borrowed for the ambitious building project. It was first…Continue Reading

July: Martian house | News and features

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