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Modu clads Houston building with “self-cooling” walls

Brooklyn-based studio Modu has created a building envelope that lowers the ambient air temperature in order to help cool the interior and exterior of this Houston building. Modu inserted pocket gardens, vertical fins, trellises and fluted concrete walls along the…
Architecture | Property Blog

Angular Trapezium House Blends Modern With Brazilian Charm

Designed by Studio KUNZ, the Trapezium House is nestled in the small town of David Canabarro, Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil. The home seamlessly blends modern design with the charm of the Brazilian countryside across 1,830 square feet…
Design | Interior Design

The Chapeaux Light Stuns With Its Vanishing Act

Foscarini’s Chapeaux table lamp isn’t part of a magic show, but it might as well be. The captivating fixture designed by the late Rodolfo Dordoni will certainly stun any spectator with its unique design that’s composed of three main parts.…
Architecture

Inside The Process of Naming the Top 100 Designers of 2023 | Architectural Digest

The AD100 is Architectural Digest’s annual list of interior, architectural, and landscape design’s top talent. Today on AD, we join some of the industry’s most influential designers, Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Leyden Lewis, Pamela Shamshiri, Bjarke Ingels, and more, for a…
Interior Design

Your Guide For Understanding Analogous Color Schemes

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on understanding analogous color schemes. If you’re a designer, artist, or simply someone interested in the world of color, this article will provide you with valuable insights and practical tips on utilizing analogous color schemes…
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2023 Shaw Contract Design Awards Best of Region Winners

We’ve had the pleasure of sharing the Best of Globe Winners of Shaw Contract’s 2023 Design Awards, and now we’re turning the spotlight to shine on the 39 Best of Region Winners. Selected from more than 650 submissions and spanning…
Property-design

Creative Bathroom Wallpaper Ideas for Walls That Wow – Decorilla Online Interior Design

Black and white bathroom wallpaper design by Decorilla Want to wave goodbye to bland bathroom walls? Our dazzling bathroom wallpaper ideas are here to spark a transformation in any space, from sprawling master baths to snug powder rooms. Dive into…
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The Sensuality of the Mediterranean Sea Inside the House | Alegre House

The project involves the renovation of a single-family residence and its existing concrete structure. The proposal aimed to maximize the openness of its interior, creating more direct relationships between the exterior and interior. The pine forest and the house blend…
Property Blog

Available Now! A Modern Prefab Home with a 5 Month Delivery!!

There is a new company bringing their prefab homes to market in America. With a steel frame and modern look they’re promoting a 5-6 month turnaround depending on reservation type. The company I’m talking about is called Termotex, a prefab…
Interior Design

Minimalism At Its Best: 20 Cozy Tiny Houses To Explore

Downsizing and minimalism seem to be the theme of the future. The tiny house movement is larger than ever and it is amazing to see how many people of all ages and family structures are ready to kick their big…
Property Blog | Property-design

An Architects Own Home That Is New York’s First Sustainable Mass Timber Home (House Tour)

In a stark juxtaposition from the materiality and pace of New York City, Brooklyn Mass Timber is an architects own home that steps away from the steel and concrete that dominates the architecture of the area. Schiller Projects creates an…
Property Blog

Look Inside One of Japan’s “Slimmest” Apartments That is Barely Wider Than the Front Door

Photo: worldwidestock/123RF With surging rents in the biggest metro areas in the world, many people have started looking for alternatives. For some, that means flocking to smaller, more affordable cities. For others, it’s all about shrinking down. Japan, home to…
Property-design

Decorate for New Year’s Eve: Expert Ideas from Interior Designers – Decorilla Online Interior Design

New Year’s Eve decor by Decorilla The New Year is quickly approaching, and so are pretty parties filled with NYE decorations. These come in all shapes and sizes with one thing in common: they set the mood for an evening…
Architecture

Atelier 9.81 models Calais port tower on stack of pebbles

French architecture studio Atelier 9.81 has designed a tower of staggered concrete blocks for a harbour master’s office and lookout building on the Calais coastline. Forming part of the Calais Port 2015 expansion plan, the 38-metre-tall tower comprises four stacked…
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Opaque at One End and Transparent at the Other | Mororó House

The Mororó House is in a mountainous region, 180 km from the city of São Paulo, known for its low temperatures. The architecture sought to create generous internal spaces for the cold days, such as, for example, a cozy living…
Property Blog

Born from the Alchemical Transformation of Disused Wood

This video highlights the Shor House, located in Mayne Island, Canada, as a masterpiece by Measured Architecture that blends the beauty of repurposed wood with modern design. The house represents an extraordinary transformation of reclaimed wood, reflecting the philosophy of…
Interior Design

The Cape Cod House Aesthetic: Coastal Living At Its Best

Cape Cod style houses have etched an indelible mark in the world of architecture and design. Their timeless charm, steeped in history and a sense of nostalgia, continues to capture the hearts of homeowners and designers alike. In this detailed…
Architecture | Property Blog

Architecture Firm Builds Organically Shaped Offices in the Heart of the Mayan Jungle

Jessica Stewart is a Contributing Writer and Digital Media Specialist for My Modern Met, as well as a curator and art historian. Since 2020, she is also one of the co-hosts of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast. She…