The longstanding water crisis in California has turned our attention to structural features that can minimize a home’s impact on the environment — but this time, things might get a little wet. Rather than depending solely on a region’s public…
The 90’s were a decade when people largely shunned pattern and stuck to neutral hues and surfaces with no apparent pattern. It was an era when clean lines, polished finishes and unassuming colors replaced the bright brilliance and pattern-filled beauty…
A cantilevered house brings with it a unique set of advantages that homes on raised platforms just cannot offer. For starters, you have a façade that is quite stunning and instantly grabs the attention of anyone walking past the home.…
Who among us would not want to escape the constant rush of city life and get away from it all for a while? Nestled on the edge of a beautiful forest and natural reserve in Voorschoten, Netherlands, this modern Forest…
Designing your dream bedroom can be taxing at times. There are all the things that you crave in terms of design, ergonomics and luxury. Then you want to create some space for maybe a workspace in the corner, a cool…
Find the perfect tensile façades for your next project through Architizer’s community marketplace for building-products. Manufacturers: Check out the latest construction leads and sign up now. We’ve previously explored a variety of innovative stadia and a number of structures with tensile façades; now we look at…
Few rooms in our home demand as much attention as the kitchen. It is the heart and soul of the house and in contemporary homes with open living plans and extensions that connect the interior with the outdoors; it is…
Find the perfect materials for your next project through Architizer’s new community marketplace for building-products. Manufacturers: Check out the latest construction leads and sign up now. Museums rarely break with tradition. Designed as hermetic structures built to protect and enclose, museums have been slow to…
Designed originally in the 1960’s by one of the disciples of Marcel Breuer, Georgica Close in East Hampton is a home that has plenty of nostalgic and sentimental value to its owners. Post the storm surge created by Hurricane Sandy,…
Find the perfect wood products for your next project through Architizer’s community marketplace for building-products. Manufacturers: Check out the latest construction leads and sign up now. There’s no debating that wood has magnetism like no other. It’s warm and inviting, full of character, and possesses…
Going green is not just a trend; it is a way of life and a commitment towards making the planet that little bit better for everyone around us as well! AQuest – the award-winning digital creative agency, has decided to…
Summer means sunshine, outdoors and if you are lucky enough to live near a beach, plenty of sand and surf. It is also the time of the year when most of us feel more comfortable outdoors than inside and with…
This year’s National AIA Conference on Architecture, hosted in the impressive glass atrium of the Javits Center in New York, was all about looking forwards. Technological innovation was a common thread throughout the Expo floor, as manufacturers showcased pioneering products…
Find the perfect products for your next project through Architizer’s new community marketplace for building-products. Manufacturers: Check out the latest construction leads and sign up now. The Office for Metropolitan Architecture, under the direction of Pritzker Prize-winning architect Rem Koolhaas, is reimagining libraries for the…
The idea of giving an aging Victorian residence a modern revamp is something that we see catching on among homeowners across the globe. Some opt for the renovation because their home urgently needs one and others long for an aesthetic…
Space – there is plenty of it around in the universe and science will tell you that almost 99 percent of it is empty. Yet, we are constantly in search for ways in which we can maximize space within the…
A patio umbrella instantly creates a vacation vibe, transforming your outdoor space into a true retreat. Today we explore three different design styles that can be strategically created with a patio umbrella. Do you prefer the sleek and the modern?…
Find the perfect product for your next project through Architizer’s new community marketplace for building-products. Manufacturers: Check out the latest construction leads and sign up now. Despite its location in an urban area, the Atrium House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos is a shockingly private oasis,…
Looking over a breathtaking valley as you enjoy your early morning cup of coffee or a simple stroll on the deck late evening sounds like an amazing way to spend the day. Promising just that is the beautiful CRN House…
Find the perfect materials for your next project through Architizer’s new community marketplace for building-products. Manufacturers: Check out the latest construction leads and sign up now. Due to their efficient thermal mass, subterranean structures are well-suited in locations that experience extreme temperatures, making this building…