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August 1, 2022
Premier Loft Ladders’ Isotec 200 model makes a great all-rounder – ADC
Isotec 200 loft ladder features a highly insulated and airtight hatch Provding superb thermal insulation, an airtight seal, and 60-minutes fire protection, the Isotec 200 loft ladder from Premier Loft Ladders is a great all-rounder. If that was not enough, the Isotec 200 also has a load-rating of 250kg per tread. As a result, it […]
July 31, 2022
The Angled Brick Walls Of This Home Allow For A Window Seat In The Living Room
Carla Middleton Architecture has recently completed the renovation of a home in Hurlstone Park, a suburb of Sydney, Australia, and included in the updated design, is a rear addition built with recycled bricks. The original home is a cute cottage with a front white fence, a brick path, and a porch that runs across the […]
July 28, 2022
Perforated Metal Panels Cover The Exterior Of This Apartment Building In Brazil
Photography by Juliana Berzoini (left) and Pablo Gomide (right) Gisele Borges Arquitetura has completed a residential building in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, which features boldly designed architecture that stands out in the local landscape. Photography by Juliana Berzoini The building, which is located on a narrow lot of 41 feet (12.7m), includes14 lofts and 24 studios, […]
July 28, 2022
Mike Tonkin and Anna Liu – ADC
For Mike Tonkin and Anna Liu the Palm House at Kew Gardens is a reminder that solutions to contemporary problems depend on an understanding of the inter-connected systems of the natural world. Each era writes its own story. Incidents, observations, riddles, quests, battles, ethos, victories, each recreates the myths of its times. Here In 2022, […]
July 27, 2022
Premier Loft Ladders’ customisable Supreme and Elite product ranges provide specifiers with a wide range of colour options – ADC
Skip to content Premier Loft Ladders’ customisable Supreme and Elite product ranges provide specifiers with a wide range of colour options Why settle for ‘standard’ when you can have a custom loft ladder? The Supreme and Elite product range from Premier Loft Ladders can be given a powder-coat finish to any RAL colour of your […]
July 27, 2022
Clay Roof Tiles Were Used For The Interior Design Of This Coffee Shop In Mexico
July 26, 2022 Architecture and interior designers Concentrico has recently completed Kali Coffee, a modern cafe in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Mexico, that uses clay tiles throughout its design. While thinking about the coffee producers in the rural areas around Chiapas, Mexico, the designers were inspired by their homes which are constructed with handmade clay […]
July 25, 2022
Learning from design codes – ADC
The new National Model Design Code is being trialled across the UK. Gail Mayhew, managing director of Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole’s new placemaking company FuturePlaces, looks at the lessons that can be learnt from previous attempts to codify urban design. Nansledan, an extension to Newquay, Cornwall, on Duchy of Cornwall land implemented a design code that […]
July 24, 2022
A Pastel Green Palette Provides A Calm Environment For This Health Clinic
BOX arquitectos has completed the interiors of Think Health, a naturopathy clinic in Ponta Delgada, Portugal, that includes pastel green as a color feature. The minimalist reception area is split into two spaces, the first includes a curved desk and wall shelf, and the second, which is in pastel green, is dedicated to a waiting […]
July 22, 2022
Shortlist unveiled for the Stephen Lawrence Prize 2022
Seven projects from six practices are in the running for the Royal Institute of British Architects Stephen Lawrence Prize 2022. Photograph by Johan Dehlin Launched in 1998 and founded by the Marco Goldschmied Foundation, the Stephen Lawrence Prize recognises emerging architects and is for projects that have a construction budget below £1 million. The prize […]
July 22, 2022
These Modern Concrete Cabins Were Designed For A Hillside Property In Portugal
Architectural studio SUMMARY, has sent us photos of their latest project, a collection of 11 modern cabins in the forest near Janarde, Portugal. Located in a remote area, the cabins, which act as tourist accommodation, have been designed as small houses and not just rooms, so that the owner can rent out the complex year […]
July 21, 2022
Masseria Belvedere, Carovigno, Puglia, Italy – ADC
Masseria Belvedere is an expertly restored Italian 16th century masseria now functioning as a sophisticated guest house for up to 16 people. Located in the Puglia region, Masseria Belvedere drew our attention because of its elegant, low profile. Another redeeming quality that is even more significant than the low profile is the complete lack of distracting […]
July 19, 2022
Before And After – This Apartment Remodel Includes A Pool And Rooftop Deck
Architect Raz Melamed, in collaboration with the building architect, has transformed an empty shell of a penthouse apartment in Tel Aviv, Israel, and turned it into a modern home for a family with three children and a dog. The corner apartment, which overlooks the bustling city, had structural changes made to the columns and walls […]