INAX is another company who also makes small rooms where tub and shower are combined and the whole floor could soak water. The floor and the mirror both have built-in heating. Such bathrooms are easy to clean up and are perfect for those who live in houses. Mirrors are a great way to add depth, width and length to a small room but be careful not to over do it, one mirror is generally enough. The mirror will also help to distribute light throughout the room. Clear shower screens as opposed to opaque gives the illusion of more space and light. A fully frameless shower screen doesn’t create any visual barriers at all and can work brilliantly in a small bathroom. (more…)
The stunning contemporary residential design at 848 Southampton Drive is located in Palo Alto and is a 4,700 square foot house with contemporary architectural design and green architectural designs houses. legantly orchestrating light and dark, clean lines and rich natural materials, this extraordinary contemporary home provides an open and uncluttered environment that remains warm and eminently inviting. The Contemporary or Modern house can be defined as a personal statement expressed through nearly any combination of layout, geometry and materials. (more…)
Pay attention to personality. Most people hire an architect only once in their lives. Searching for one is akin to finding a financial planner, architects say. Look for an architect who has designed projects that are similar in style and scope to yours. “There’s no substitute for experience,” says Todd Strickland, a partner with Historical Concepts, an Atlanta architectural firm. Because designing a home is such a personal project, it’s important that you feel able to communicate with your architect.
Liza Nugent, 41 years old, and her husband needed an architect to combine their apartment on Manhattan’s Upper East Side with a neighboring unit; they got referrals from friends. The first person they called made a snippy remark about how “unsophisticated” co-op boards in buildings on side streets such as theirs make renovations difficult. “I thought, with that kind of attitude, we definitely wouldn’t get along,” Mrs. Nugent says. After calling two more architects and interviewing three others, the Nugents picked a longtime acquaintance who had creative design solutions for their project. (more…)
UNCONVENTIONAL architect Jean mic Perrine has come up with an audacious new idea – ready made, stackable, expandable pod homes.
The sign in the lobby says Perrine Architecture, Level 1. Step out of the lift and it’s not clear where to go next. Directly opposite is a trendy office furniture showroom and to the left, down the corridor is a simple, frosted glass door devoid of any clue as to what is behind it. Try the door and you find a typically stylish, minimalistic architects’ studio. The lack of signage is not a yet to be done job. (more…)
Culture minister agrees that ‘the government doesn’t give owners the incentive to maintain’ precious structures
BEIRUT: What role does traditional architecture play in expressing Lebanese heritage? As more and more typically Lebanese structures are left to rot or are torn down to make way for modern projects, the voices being raised to protect these heritage items are growing louder, and gaining significant support.
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