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DEAR FARM / VIVA Architecture

May 16, 2017 Cristobal Rojas 0

Situated in a typical agricultural area, lies a large authentic ‘long-facade’ farmhouse, dating back from the late 19th century.The client wishes to convert it to their home, but given the limited budget and the expected comfort, it is decided, after an extensive study, to demolish the large existing farm and replace it with a contemporary interpretation of a typical ‘long-facade’ farmhouse, linked with the exploitation of their red deer farm 

Waataa transforms Lisbon offices in compact studio apartments with fold-out furniture

May 15, 2017 Natasha Levy 0

Brightly coloured niches define living spaces inside these three compact studio apartments, which Portuguese practice Waataa has created instead a former office building in Lisbon. The Tondela-based practices added two brightly coloured modules to each of the apartments to help define specific areas for sleeping and dining within the open-plan space. This cabinetry forms a golden-yellow niche for a kitchenette

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Tropical House Urveel / Design Work Group

May 15, 2017 Rayen Sagredo 0

Urveel is a weekend residence, away from the city noises, into the woods. Located in the village of Sania Hemad in Surat district, Urveel represents the character of earth in its true sense. The 900 sq m bungalow rests on the edge of the village, in a quiet zone, and within the heart of nature. There were six mango trees and 6 to 8 huge sapodilla trees on the site.

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10 Reasons to Love a Pink Bathroom (10 photos)

May 15, 2017 Kate Burt 0

Pink bathrooms are having a bit of a moment: Some of the most stylish restaurant powder rooms are taking to candy-colored tiles (which look great with brass faucets), but pink bathrooms are also a bit of a throwback, most notably to the midcentury era…

14 Modern Walkways And Paths That Are Creative And Functional

May 15, 2017 Keely 0

  Backyard walkways and paths are a great way to connect parts of your yard and create separate areas within it. Today we’re sharing 14 examples of modern backyard walkways that add a creative element to the landscape design, and work to both connect and divide the yard.   1. Square pavers arranged geometrically in […]

14 Modern Walkways And Paths That Are Creative And Functional

May 15, 2017 Keely 0

  Backyard walkways and paths are a great way to connect parts of your yard and create separate areas within it. Today we’re sharing 14 examples of modern backyard walkways that add a creative element to the landscape design, and work to both connect and divide the yard.   1. Square pavers arranged geometrically in […]

A Single Post Makes This Bed Appear To Float

May 15, 2017 Erin 0

  Supported by a single post in the middle of it and secured to the wall by means of one of three headboard options, the Fluttua bed designed by Daniele Lago, appears to float effortlessly above the ground.   The design of the bed has been engineered to allow 2 people of roughly 140 kg […]

A Whimsical Collection Of Outdoor Lamps With A Gardening Theme

May 15, 2017 Erin 0

  Designer Matteo Ugolini, together with Italian lighting manufacturer KARMAN, have created these fun and whimsical indoor or outdoor lights that represent forgotten tools.   Named Tobia, the designs have been created in the shape of a shove, pitch fork and a rake, the three lamps have lighting hidden in their handles, creating a soft […]

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JustDesign certificate accredits architecture firms that champion diversity and gender equality

May 15, 2017 Dan Howarth 0

A team of US architectural advocacy groups has launched an initiative that aims to endorse architecture studios that treat their staff well and provide equal opportunities for women. The JustDesign.US certificate was created as a collaboration between organisations The Architecture Lobby, Yale School of Architecture’s Equality in Design, and Harvard Graduate School of Design’s Women in

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