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January 9, 2023

Cavity Trays explores cavity tray protection over cavity wall openings – ADC

The NHBC has announced within its’ Technical Guidance 6.1/38 that from 1 January 2023 Polythene Damp Proof Course made to BS 6515:1984 will not be accepted over window and door openings on all plots starting or at DPC level on that date. The NHBC announcement aligns with the usage/restrictions stated within the British Standard, that […]

January 8, 2023

This Former Military Bunker Was Remodeled Into A Glass-Enclosed Event Space

January 8, 2023 ASAS arkitektur has designed the transformation of an old military bunker located in Fosen, Norway. The renovated bunker is designed to be used for private and social events, lectures, and customer visits associated with the farm nearby. “To see and be seen” is one of the main ideas in the design of […]

January 4, 2023

Before & After – A Remodeled Apartment Interior Uses Bold Colors In Its Design

Multidisciplinary studio chromastudio has transformed an apartment in Milan, Italy, and they have shared the design process with us. Before we look at the illustrations, renderings, and finished apartment, let’s view the empty ‘before’ apartment. The Apartment ‘Before’ Measuring 968 square feet (90sqm), the apartment’s main living area was void of color, with one large […]

January 4, 2023

New Architecture Writers call for 2023 applications – ADC

The New Architecture Writers programme for people of colour is open to applications. The N.A.W. 2021 cohort. Left to right: Ella Adu, Gianluca Cavallaro-Ng, Teshome Douglas-Campbell, Shiori Kanazawa, Nyima Murry, Krish Nathaniel, Betty Owoo, Lela Sujani, and Aude Tollo. New Architecture Writers (N.A.W.) is a free, year-long programme offering a small group the opportunity to participate […]

January 3, 2023

Gus Zogolovitch – ADC

Developer Gus Zogolovitch reflects on the benefits of, and the many challenges involved in, delivering projects that give people agency in the design and build of their own home. Being the son of an architect, I was taught from a young age that buildings have a lasting legacy and we have a responsibility to the […]

January 2, 2023

A Material Palette Of Cedar, Stone, And Metal Contribute To The Charm Of This Farmhouse-Inspired Home

January 1, 2023 Surrounded by a working farm, the Hillend Station House designed by Condon Scott Architects has mountain vistas that can be seen in every direction. The architect’s vision was to contain these views and frame them within the home, using carefully placed windows in corridors and bedrooms for pocketed alpine and rural outlooks, […]

January 2, 2023

Wood, Plants, And Geometric Patterns Create The Design Character Of This Takeaway Shop

January 1, 2023 Interior design firm Manuel García Asociados has completed El Fógón (“The Stove” in Spanish), a takeaway food shop that’s located in Elche in the Province of Alicante. The exterior of the shop includes a white square tiled facade, black window frames, and a green accent above that provides a background for the […]

December 30, 2022

Walls Of Glass Allow The Forest Views To Enter This Home

ACDF Architecture has designed the Apple Tree House, a family home located in the heart of Quebec’s Lanaudiere region. On a private lot engulfed by dense forest, the single-story glass house is made up of a series of boxes and glass walls. The striking black metal and wood exterior contrast the bright interior. In winter, […]

December 27, 2022

Natural And Blackened Wood Create A Contrasting Design For This Restaurant And Sauna

December 27, 2022 Studio Puisto has designed a new restaurant and sauna in Finland, which is the first step towards rebuilding the Pistohiekka resort area which flourished until the 1980s but has since disappeared. The new lakeside sauna and restaurant boast a strong design aesthetic based on a central, curved outdoor space with the restaurant […]

December 23, 2022

Curtains Are Used To Create A Bedroom In This Small Apartment

Bruno Kim Arquitetura has shared their latest project, the renovation of a small apartment in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The apartment, which measures 495 square feet (46m2), was remodeled to be open-plan, with only the bathroom being in a separate room. An interesting feature of the apartment is the bedroom, which can be separated from the […]

December 21, 2022

The Sculptural Exterior Is Part Of The Unique Experience Of This Boutique Hotel

Atelier d’More has completed the design of a new boutique hotel, located in the suburbs of Beijing, China. Originally used as a residence and office, Atelier d’More was commissioned to renovate this run-down two-story brick-concrete building into the ‘Sleeping Lab’. The designers decided to create an inward view and to create an interesting private garden, which led to […]

December 20, 2022

Ask the expert: Timber cladding – ADC

Janet Sycamore from The Timber Decking and Cladding Association answers readers’ questions. What is external timber cladding? Timber cladding is an arrangement of boards covering the exterior of a building. Not only does it add a design feature to a building but it also provides extra protection against the elements. In UK conditions timber cladding […]