In a family's retreat on Bainbridge Island, architect Dana Webber remodeled spaces that designer Mindy Gayer imbued with warm, laidback flair.
Image 9 of 29 from gallery of Villa Eder-Hederus / Kod Arkitekter + General Architecture. Photograph by Mikael Olsson
Completed in 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Images by Brett Boardman. The old cowshed in Glebe was a surprising find; a rare opportunity to preserve some of the character and charm of this eclectic neighbourhood and one...
A grand home gets a new lease on life, thanks to owners intent on protecting its architectural past.
Completed in 2008 in Revilla, Spain. Images by Angel Baltanás. Just like a small Pandora´s box, the house hides in the existing landscape, waiting closed until the arrival of of its residents the weekend. Then,...
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JAB Industries, Inc. is a full service General Contracting and Construction Management firm in New York City. We specialize in transforming spaces across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut, showcasing excellence in projects like the 25 Chapel Street makeover and 30 Lincoln Plaza penthouse.
Image 1 of 36 from gallery of Luum Temple / CO-LAB Design Office. Photograph by César Béjar
Shim-Sutcliffe Ravine House Wins Canadian Award Yes, I could live here.
Every now and then, we hear about funny architectural fails where lack of taste meets poor aesthetics and greets atrocious execution. Check out our previous features with such examples here, here, and here.
The Spring is here and I am here making the most of the joys of gardening in May. Where better to go than one of the local garden fairs?!
Atelier General has created a black residence on a hillside in Quebec, with a main living room supported by slender columns to create a car port underneath.
Completed in 2008 in San Francisco, United States. Images by Rien Van Rijthoven. This conceptually modern house fits contextually into its Victorian neighborhood, taking its cue from the "house above the shop" urban archetype that...
Image 17 of 19 from gallery of Mascara House / mA-style architects. Photograph by Kai Nakamura
Self or DIY General Contracting isn’t always pretty, but here are some insider tips from two architects who just finished their own house project!
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Architecture is meant to fulfill both practical and expressive requirements, and thus it serves both utilitarian and aesthetic purposes. When you look at a structure, you can distinguish these two ends but they cannot be separated, and the relative weight each of them carry can vary widely. Plus, every society has its own, unique relationship to the natural world and its architecture usually reflects that as well, allowing people from other places to learn about their environment, as well as history, ceremonies, artistic sensibility, and many aspects of daily life.
The pavilion stands amidst a lush landscape abutting a Toronto ravine. This small glowing lantern, a quiet retreat and a pool house, blurs the distinction between inside and outside: a large fireplace is central to both interior and exterior living areas, wood flooring continues seamlessly from inside to outside terrace, and large glass and wood doors open fully to the outdoors. A minimal hanging steel structure suspends the continuous clerestory which enfolds both interior and exterior living spaces beneath it.
This list covers the most impressive old and new libraries around the world!
The title Duke of Northampton was created in the Peerage of England in 1684 for General Charles Langdon, 3rd Earl of Northampton who defeated the Irish rebels at the Battle of Kerry in 1683. The 2nd Duke was a Admiral in the Royal navy. He was in many sea battles in the War of Austrian Succession. The 9th Duke became one of the wealthiest men in Britian due to many investments in cannals and railroads made by the 6th, 7th and 8th Dukes. The 12th Duke was a close friend of King George VI, Chairma
