The value of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), in-law units and backyard cottages as multipurpose spaces has come to the forefront for many homeowners, as both work and school have shifted to take place at home due to the ongoing pandemic. We asked Hou…
Smells are perceptions. If the smells are pleasant, we can call them scents. These perceptions can be acquired through olfactory receptors. Combining several specific scents creates the scent of a home. From an early age, Greta has associated the scent of a home with the scent of caramelised sugar and fruit juices which was permeated with the smell of freshly watered flowers in the conservatory, where fruit cakes were also served. Last but not least, the scent of home included the musty smell of old paper guide books from perhaps the whole world. These quietly laid in the library in the living room for decades as reminders of the journeys of young parents to states that no longer exist today.
Whether it’s with a simple stack of stones or a beautiful bowl of water, encouraging contemplation and serenity in the garden doesn’t have to be complicated. If you would love your outdoor space to be a calm, peaceful retreat, here are 10 easy places …
Untitled House is a residential extension and renovation in Camberwell, London, by architecture studio Szczepaniak Astridge that centres around a “concrete sculpture”. The project was undertaken by Szczepaniak Astridge for a client called Rachel, who is the VP creative of a major British fashion house. Rachel asked Szczepaniak Astridge to create a home where she
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40m2 that contain all the needs that the small area can provide. The project aims to absorb the needs of life in the metropolis and promote experience with the area that exists, taking full advantage of all that the architectural atmosphere can offer.
‘new for the london exhibition, we have succeeded in gaining the participation of asif khan,’ comments kenya hara, creative advisor for japan house london and creator of architecture for dogs.
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Thai architecture studio Enter Projects Asia has used rattan to enclose a series of studios for yoga brand Vikasa at its headquarters in Bangkok. Enter Projects Asia used rattan – a type of climbing plant with a flexible woody stem – as the main material to break up a 450-square-metre space in a triangular-shaped block in downtown Bangkok into
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Architecture thought digital: With La Tête, a future-oriented media house was created, and the Handelsblatt Media Group moved in. The barcode façade with an integrated mega screen does not only represent the digitalization of the media world, it transforms La Tête into a living social media channel and opens up the house for the public. People passing by can see on the outside of the building what the Handelsblatt produces inside.
Stairways are central to access and mobility within a space, and yet, they often take a backseat to other elements of design within a work of architecture. However, Mexican firm PRODUCTORA has put them at the forefront of many of their projects, notably the Teopanzolco Cultural Center.
Stairways are central to access and mobility within a space, and yet, they often take a backseat to other elements of design within a work of architecture. However, Mexican firm PRODUCTORA has put them at the forefront of many of their projects, notably the Teopanzolco Cultural Center.
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