Models in architecture for today are modern and very complex shapes. They are achieving the real structure by many curved lines and angled walls making the whole object more dynamic and visually attractive. Models are talking about the functionality...
Skateboarding was banned in Norway on 1 September 1978, with the intention of preventing serious accidents. This did not discourage the skateboarders, and the skateboarding scene grew steadily. When the ban was lifted in 1989 the interest exploded.... -
MVRDV has released new renderings and a flythrough of their competition-winning design for a new cultural center in the city of Zaanstad in the Netherlands. Borrowing architectural motifs from the historic Zaan House, the design flips the... -
With the construction of the foundation, as a rule, we can not do it without the formwork device. Formwork – is the forming base to retain the desired shape after the concrete grout and to its complete solidification. How to make the formwork for... -
B14 is a villa on the southern periphery of a mature neigbourhood. It borders a lava field and has long views to the Bláfjöll mountain ridge. Built on the site of the client?s previous house the foundation pad was garnered from the crushed concrete... -
The Curtain hanging lamp collection designed by Arik Levy consists of suspended lamps that combine direct light and diffused vertical light. The LED light that is given off combines with the reflective qualities of the fabrics generating a cascading... -
I missed out on last month’s update – busy with the Christmas season and all! – but now I’m back for my January 2017 update as part of the first post of the year in my Life Lately series. If you’re new, my Life Lately series in my personal... -
This tiny cottage situated in Praz-de-fort, Switzerland, was designed in 2016 by Savioz Fabrizzi.
Description by Savioz Fabrizzi Architecte
built in the second half of the 19th century, the barn was originally situated at the... -
Wood is the most used material for home needs, no matter if its for the flooring, furniture elements, decorations or stairs construction. People are connected with the wood for generations and love its warmth and natural look. When the stairs should... -
"This house means everything to us because it is the fruit of constant efforts to pursue our dreams," said the homeowners, a married couple of young age and active lifestyle. Talking about the house they have just bought, they wanted to... -
Carbon concrete composite is an economical and resource-friendly alternative to standard reinforced concrete: as carbon does not rust, carbon concrete composite structures have a much longer life expectancy. The maintenance required during this time... -
Nestled in the woods of Hudson Valley, this house was conceived as a car-lover?s dream retreat. A generously sized garage is the locus of the design, generating space for car storage and maintenance as well as a spacious wine cellar and a furniture... -
In this area located in Bunngotakada city, Oita prefecture in the Kyushu region, the annual average temperature and average humidity exceed the national average, and it can be said that it is a hot and humid area. A lot of rain falls all over the... -