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The Stratford Hotel and Lofts / SOM

July 3, 2019 Paula Pintos 0

Manhattan Loft Gardens offers a new residential paradigm by re-envisioning high-rise living and how London’s rich variety of residential typologies can be brought into a vertically stacked building, creating homes that are not only generous in the area but also in volume. The brief centered on people and how they interact with each other in high-rise living. The 248 residences are a combination of spacious loft-style apartments and boutique single-storey homes, topped by a dramatic three-bedroom penthouse and providing a total of 13 different apartment types.

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3 Home Interiors That Prominently Feature Art

July 3, 2019 HD Staff 0

Art has always been a part of beautiful home interiors throughout the ages, but much of the hand crafted works we used to embrace in decor has been replaced with displays of digital prints, abundant photos, and motivational quotes. Ornamental sculptures have fallen by the wayside with the influx of scented candles and simple modern […]

Anders Ruhwald converts abandoned Detroit building into all-black installation

July 3, 2019 Jenna McKnight 0
Unit 1: 3583 Dubois St. in Detroit by Anders Ruhwald

Charred wood, lead shingles and molten glass are among the materials used by artist Anders Ruhwald to transform a vacant Detroit apartment building into a public art installation that acts as a memorial. The installation, called Unit 1: 3583 Dubois, is located inside a once-dilapidated apartment building on Detroit’s East Side. Anders Ruhwald – a ceramic

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Revitalization of Oscar Niemeyer’s Tea House / Bloco Arquitetos + Equipe Lamas

July 3, 2019 Daniel Tapia 0

Originally thought to be a place of meeting and rest, the Tea House designed by Oscar Niemeyer at Praça dos tres poderes Square was one of the busiest points in Brasilia in the ’70s and ’80s. The semi-buried construction with 250 m2 near the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, was a scene of festivities in the capital. Political interference and lack of tenant were responsible for the end of the meetings and for the consequent abandonment. In 1994, the space became a Tourist Assistance Center (CAT), which was open for six years but closed because of the risk of the roof collapsing. 

Istituto Marangoni London now accepting applications to its interior design masters course

July 3, 2019 Dezeen staff 0
Istituto Marangoni London calls for applicants to its Interior Design Masters course

Dezeen promotion: applications are now open to attend Istituto Marangoni’s MA Interior Design course at its London location, which starts in October 2019. Istituto Marangoni is looking for individuals who want to “challenge the world of interiors” to join its new 15-month design course, which has a focus on luxury interiors and new aesthetics. Located

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Your Guide to Modern Style (13 photos)

July 3, 2019 Laura Gaskill 0

Whether you’re shopping for furnishings or sharing your ideas with a designer, having a firm understanding of your favorite style can be a big help. If you love sleek, streamlined pieces and clean spaces that keep the emphasis on the…