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A Work Of Art That You Want To Live In | Vidalakis Residence

Nicole Vidalakis had contemplated building her dream house for years before finding the perfect site in Portola Valley, a semi-rural enclave on the peninsula south of San Francisco. The 3.8-acre site is a beautiful, gently sloping parcel, with mature oak,…
Property-design

Before & After: Dramatic Gothic Interior Design – Decorilla Online Interior Design

Dramatic Gothic interior design by Decorilla Intrigued by dark and moody interiors, where elegance meets mystique? Then, join us as we explore a recent home transformation featuring Gothic interior design seamlessly woven into the fabric of modern living. You won’t…
Architecture

Jones studio designs education centre to show “preciousness” of water

Architecture firm Jones Studio has designed an educational centre in Arizona with the aim of raising awareness about water resources and infrastructure in the region. The Water Education Center will form part of a Central Arizona Project (CAP) facility north…
Architecture

Renter-Friendly vs. Full Bathroom Renovation With a Pro Designer | Re:Design | Architectural Digest

Today Architectural Digest welcomes back pro interior designer Darren Jett for a new edition of Re:Design. Today he is offering his expert advice on two small NYC bathrooms in serious need of help. With two very different budgets, Darren shares…
Design | Interior Design

Ceramicah Debuts the Minimal Tera Sconce

Ceramicah co-founders Micah Blyckert and Alexandra Cadiz are both former architects who have the know-how and style to translate their insight into minimally designed products. The duo behind the Los Angeles-based ceramics studio carefully considers every design element to make…
Architecture | Property Blog

London’s Mile-Long Kingsway Exchange Tunnels to Receive $268M Renovation

Photo: © DBOX for The London Tunnels In the 1940s, a mile-long series of tunnels called the Kingsway Exchange Tunnels were constructed underneath Central London. Encompassing an area of 8,000 square miles and stretching 7.6 meters in diameter, these subterranean…
Interior Design

Romantic Dining Rooms: A Cozy Table for Two

Dining in two is always a special experience, especially when you have a romantic dining room. We share the table solely with another person, be it a partner, a friend, or a family member. It is an intimate atmosphere, one…
Property Blog

Modern Design and Timeless Quality | Happy Valley Residence

The site for this new 10,800 square foot home is a prized 2.3 acre level parcel, bordered by a year-round creek in Lafayette, California. A key design strategy involved re-using the footprint of a pre-existing home as the basis of…
Architecture

Leibal — House in the Woods

House in the Woods is a minimalist home located in Tarragona, Spain, designed by andrea + joan arquitectes. The aim of the restoration was to reforge a connection between the original structure and the surrounding landscape, a feature intrinsic to…
Property Blog | Property-design

Architect Designs An Award-Winning Holiday House for Simple Living (House Tour)

On Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula, near the Barwon Heads coastline, an architect designs an award-winning holiday house. Intriguing from the outset, AB House by Office MI–JI has been selected as the Residential Project Winner of the Artedomus and The Local Project…
Architecture

The George Washington Bridge Was Meant To Look Totally Different

The impressive steel structure of The George Washington Bridge in NYC was originally meant to be coated in stone! Want even more AD? Subscribe to the magazine and get a free tote ►► https://bit.ly/3Oh8McU Still haven’t subscribed to Architectural Digest…
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Modular Home Manufacturers in US | Prefab Homes

We’ll get an inside look at modular home manufacturers. There are several benefits to modular homes, including shorter construction times, increased quality, reduced costs, and greater design flexibility. But how do you pick the manufacturer of modular homes that best…
Architecture | Technology

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…
Architecture | Interior Design | Property Blog

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…