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November 2, 2023
Interior design firm ARRCC has shared photos of a project they recently completed in Cape Town, South Africa, that included the updating of the interior and the addition of a new garden pavilion. The home, originally designed by Antonio Zaninovic, also received a conversion and extension of a bedroom on the upper level to create […]
October 31, 2023
SPASE has completed what is believed to be the UK’s first Grade I listed net zero conservation project saving 100 tonnes of CO2 per year. Architectural practice SPASE has completed a two-year restoration of Athelhampton, a Grade I listed manor in Dorset, resulting in what is believed to be the first operationally carbon neutral building of […]
October 30, 2023
Floisand Studio Architects has shared photos of a kitchen and dining area renovation they completed for a home in Seattle, Washington. The homeowners, both small business owners in Seattle, worked with Floisand Studio for over a decade designing a number of popular cafes and a salon before asking the architects to help remodel the kitchen […]
October 26, 2023
William / Kaven Architecture has sent us photos of a home they completed in Portland, Oregon, that’s part of a collection of private residences perched on several steeply sloped sites within Forest Park, a 5,000-acre woodland. A simple material palette of dark steel, concrete, glass, and custom bronze-black cladding grounds the house within the surrounding […]
October 25, 2023
When architect Richard Scott embarked on his own residential renovation project, he left nothing to chance. His bid to create a ‘sculpture in the round’ of the surrounding woodland, required some lateral thinking, which eventually led him to Skyline Architectural Aluminium from Alumasc Water Management Solutions (AWMS). Having successfully brought many commercial and residential building […]
October 25, 2023
Studio Metanoia has shared photos of a modern home interior they recently completed in Singapore, that has a very strong monochromatic aesthetic. The interior strikes a balance of light and dark, which is evident throughout, like in the living room, where a white couch with a matching throw blanket is paired with a black coffee […]
October 24, 2023
The School of Specification leadership team introduces its new Head of Development Rob Earl and explains why it’s time for a step change in the way the profession gains access to the expertise it needs. Publishing Director Jonathan Stock (left), Editorial Director Isabel Allen and new recruit, School of Specification’s Head of Development Rob Earl. […]
October 24, 2023
Studio Modijefsky has shared photos of a project where they transformed a 17th-century inn into a modern family home in Nieuwersluis, The Netherlands. As part of the renovation, they designed a new inviting, and open-plan kitchen with a cooking island and a terrazzo countertop. The designers chose a carefully composed blend for which the color, […]
October 23, 2023
FUNUN LAB has shared photos of a Japanese-inspired restaurant they designed in Beijing, China, that includes a variety of lighting that helps create a unique interior. The designers explain that the experience of dining is also an important feature of Japanese aesthetics, with the highest enjoyment of food involving the exchange of sensory experiences, where […]
October 22, 2023
October 22, 2023 Narch Arquitectes has shared photos of a home they designed in Barcelona, Spain, that has large folding windows that connect the interior to the inner courtyard and garden. The home, completed for a couple and their two daughters, has folding windows that can be opened completely or gradually depending on the season, […]
October 19, 2023
Construction lawyers from Beale & Co, Forsters, Mayer Brown, and the Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution at King’s College London have produced a course on legal responsibilities and liabilities for School of Specification. Tamsin Travers from Mayer Brown explains how architects can limit liability and obtain sound advice. Why is professional indemnity insurance […]
October 19, 2023
Knauf UK & Ireland investigates the preparedness of UK architects and main contractors in respect of the newly implemented Building Safety Act, and what the company can provide with regards to knowledge and support. In association with Key elements of the Building Safety Act were implemented on 1st October. For designers working on Higher Risk […]
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