Finding space to create a more spacious house within the confines of an urban apartment is a task that feels almost impossible. It is not just about smart, space-savvy solutions that help with keeping away clutter. One also needs to…
There are trends that fade away and reappear once in a while. Then there are those that last beyond a season or two and last for a generation. With summer here, many of us yearn for a quick kitchen makeover…
Architizer is excited to announce a new and improved search engine for architects to browse, bookmark and reference building-product manufacturers for their projects. This comprehensive directory of brands is the largest, most up-to-date database of building-product manufacturers online. It includes…
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. You’ve heard the name; “Jenga Tower”. Part formal balancing act and part tuned envelope, Herzog & de Meuron’s 56…
Your bedroom is a safe haven that reflects both your style and personality. It is a space where you truly feel completely at home. A place to rest, recuperate and even share a few intimate moments, the bedroom is a…
We all love a home that creates minimal ecological impact, reduces carbon footprint and becomes one with its surroundings as much as possible. House in the Mountain is one such green home which does all it can to blend in…
The idea of a home office or home workspace where one spent considerable amount of time was a rarity not too long ago. But technology and changing lifestyles have completely altered the way homeowners look at home workspaces and today…
Find materials that stimulate the senses through Architizer’s new community marketplace for building-products. Manufacturers: Check out the latest construction leads and sign up now. Given the physical nature of the built environment, it would be easy to assume that the visual qualities of spaces…
Find the perfect polycarbonate façade for your next project through Architizer’s new community marketplace for building-products. Manufacturers: Check out the latest construction leads and sign up now. Every façade tells a story. Whether built to embody solidity, transparency or ambiguity, a building envelope is the…
Stunning landscape, snow-covered peaks and ski slopes that welcome tourists from all across the globe; Toggenburg in Switzerland is a place that is as appealing in winter as it is in warmer spring and summer months. Built in mere three…
When it comes to summer entertaining, easy-breezy is the name of the game! It’s hot outside, so nobody wants to be slaving over the stove or heating up the oven for hours. With a nautical palette featuring lots of stripes…
Metal cladding has hugged the twists and turns of architecture for decades. From the punched tin of Louis Sullivan to the titanium swoops of Frank Gehry, designers have embraced metal cladding for its formal flexibility and finish. Its popularity is…
There is nothing more pleasant for a retired couple than to live in the lap of nature while surrounded by ever-changing sights and sounds. It takes you away from your busy life and gives you tranquility that only nature can…
Find the perfect ceiling panels 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 Bloomberg Headquarters in London is the new nerve center of Bloomberg’s European operations and is widely…
Life inside a luxurious yacht or cruiser can be amazing indeed and for the privileged few who have enjoyed it, the desire to be back on waves again is ever-present. Bringing the lavish lifestyle on waves to a contemporary apartment…
Gripped by football fever? With the FIFA world cup underway, most of us feel like football pundits anyway and many of us are left scurrying to find a place to watch the game on big screen before we delve into…
When you live in a city as vibrant and beautiful as Rio, making most of the views on offer and bringing the outdoors inside is a luxury that you simply do not want to miss on. Nestled in a busy…
Architizer arrived in Chicago this week for a particularly special edition of NeoCon, the world’s most important exhibition for commercial design. This year marked the 50th anniversary of the famous trade show, and Chicago’s iconic Merchandise Mart was buzzing with…
When trying to place Alberto Campo Baeza’s work within the context of contemporary architecture, it is best to imagine a large anechoic chamber sitting in the middle of a rock concert. Ultra-silent and tightly sealed, the anechoic chamber can be…
We are always on the lookout for new ways in which one can bring freshness to the kids’ bedroom and do so while putting a smile on their face. Few colors provide as refreshing, cheerful and smart visual appeal as…