Aaron Kohler and Marc Straumann of architecture and design firm KOHLERSTRAUMANN, have shared photos of their latest project, a renovated family home in Lausen, Switzerland. The architects completely transformed the space by changing the floors, renovating all bathrooms and the kitchen, adjusting the room layout, and even adding a wine cellar. In the living room, […]
pH+ Architects’ fascinating reinvention of the English Country House combines boldness and precision with intimacy and a strong connection to its site, finds David Hills. The striking and contemporary Waterfield House by pH+ Architects can be found against the backdrop of the quiet Kent village of Goudhurst, which with its charming high street tumbling down […]
Ben Hancock of Oscar Acoustics answers readers’ questions. Acoustic spray was applied to the concrete slabs of Herbal House in London as part of an office refurbishment scheme by TP Bennett What is acoustic design and why is it important? Acoustic design is the fine tuning of sound for a specific interior space. While architects […]
The interior and exterior finishing of buildings typically demands a combination of practicality, durability and aesthetics. In the latest chapter of the ‘Rediscovering Pendock’ series, lining and enclosure specialist Pendock explores its multifaceted Linea range. In association with The Pendock Linea name was first used more than 20 years ago, when the company began the […]
Ben Brocklesby, Director at Origin, discusses the growing demand for internal glazing, how to achieve the ‘look’, and the launch of an exciting new product. In association with The way that people view their homes has changed exponentially in the last two years. There has never been such high demand to revamp and reorganise open-plan […]
Architecture firm Olson Kundig has designed a floating home in Seattle, Washington, that’s part of a floating home community on Portage Bay. The floating home lies low to the water and creates a platform from which to enjoy and engage with the surrounding waterway. The galvanized steel structure supports generous roof planes and walls of […]