Dwell

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Owners and architects Saga Karlsson and Edouard Boisse designed their lakeside retreat with a matte finish that goes with the greens of spring or a winter whiteout. Inspired from the geometric rationality of a Roman architectural loggia, which acts as both practical and functional, Villa Jägersro’s facade toward the lake recreates the loggia.

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Shades of Grey

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

That was an inspiring visit. This historic centre was walking distance from where my cousin lived at the time so I was able to take quite a few digital photos and also picked up a book with a number of hand drawn plans and Sections. The Way We Build" was going to be a book title. Experimenting with digital sketching tools.

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

JUNE 9, 2022

Books, tech, and lots of pens to set the newly minted designer up right. Now that they’ve finished school, you want to buy them a gift that shows them you get what they do and why they’re passionate about it. A true plant guru; very inspirational.” Copic Sketch Marker wallet $22–$44. Well, it’s finally happened.

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Habitus Living

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Also at Material Matters 2022 was British designer Benjamin Hubert , founder of LAYER , who was celebrating the launch of a new book published by Phaidon and written by design curator Max Fraser with the Monograph exhibition. Inky Dhow Universe by Bethan Gray at Sketch. Monograph by LAYER. Huguet x Pentagram.

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Portland Architecture

DECEMBER 12, 2022

He has also received a series of commissions in the Miami Design District in 2018 (in collaboration with SB Architects), years after publishing a book on his alleyway explorations, Tight Urbanism , in 2010. Daniel Toole ( Daniel Toole Architect ). . BY BRIAN LIBBY. What is your favorite building project that you’ve worked on? .

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Young Architect

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Parva remembers trying to sketch the plan of the house they were living in when she was as young as nine or ten. In college, she discovered that even after she’d finished her degree programs, she would need to take the architecture exams to officially become an architect. The book that changed everything for Parva.

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Habitus Living

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Candy stripes – LagunaB tumbler from Pan After Founded in 1996 by Marie Brandolini in the picturesque city of Venice, Italy, LagunaB draws inspiration from the reinterpretation of the Goto de fornace. It was inspired by plasticine strips and the repetition seen in Twill weaves. See our other curation of design-led products here.

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ArchiDiaries

APRIL 30, 2022

The new library takes from this history, is inspired by the local culture and has been designed for the tropical climate of Tainan. Looking up, you can see the special finish of the awnings: champagne-coloured aluminum panels with a linear staggered relief, providing additional decorative elements to the facades. Art and books.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

This year's roundup of books to give to discerning architects for the holidays is presented in pairs. While at least one book in each pair is new, the other one isn't necessarily so — new, old, or not-so-old, it is related to the first in some manner, as explained in my descriptions. Hey, architectural historians like gift books, too!)

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Dwell

DECEMBER 12, 2022

A little vintage-inspired moment for your best friend (the dog) Minted Christmas Dogs Wrapping Paper Make gifts even more special with Minted's wrapping paper, designed by indie designers and printed on luxe matte paper. These cheerful pups look like they were sketched for a 1960s-edition of The New Yorker. 1,58 inch width.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 6, 2022

I am inspired by things that were never branded, those utilitarian objects such as stools and coffee pots – everything that craftspeople within a village within a neighbourhood within a city in Africa, make and put out on the street to sell," he continued. I just sketch the silhouette and move on.

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Dwell

MARCH 23, 2022

A swath of solid, weather-resistant eucalyptus is finished in warm auburn to highlight the wood’s earthy hue, its slatted surface lending an airy texture ideal for alfresco settings. A slim profile and clean lines recall Scandi-inspired design. It’s equipped with an open bottom shelf for even more space to set down a drink or book.

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Habitus Living

MARCH 28, 2023

Can you share some of your process – how you translate concepts into a finished piece? I start my process by collecting a few images of inspiration for the subject I’m creating, sort of like a mood board. Contrary to what people assume, I don’t sketch or design any of my ideas. Other times from YouTube.

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Dwell

MAY 22, 2024

A new book rounds up hundreds of unbuilt structures and city plans from the 20th century to today that show just how different our world could have looked. Williams, plus all sorts of other terrazzo finishes and indoor greenery. A sketch of architect Paul Rudolph’s planned Sino Tower in Hong Kong, designed in 1989.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? Patrice Gruner: A book with a world map inspired me to sketch up the concept for the client. How have your clients responded to the finished project? The stainless steel entrances with its inviting gesture is our favourite detail. © GRUNER&FRIENDS.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Niche is produced from black melamine and has a smooth, matte finish that makes the pieces pleasing to the touch and easy on the eye. The creative and funny book is a great gift to help try to explain to younger kids why you are wailing at a computer screen full of colored lines again.

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Architizer

AUGUST 2, 2022

Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? This isolated location, coupled with our client’s desire to be immersed in the landscape, served as the inspiration. The location and the client’s desire to be rooted in nature served as the inspiration and was carried across all facets of the design.

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Architizer

JANUARY 28, 2022

Utilizing design colors, materials, finishes, furniture, environmental graphics and more, interior designers focus on experience. and The New Bohemians book series. London’s The Gallery at Sketch, Courtesy Rob Whitrow. India Mahdavi. Paris, France | Founded 1999. India Mahdavi is an Iranian-French designer.

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Architecture Here and There

MARCH 26, 2022

(Pinterest/from his latest book). A book unexpected and unannounced arrived on my doorstep today: Robert A.M. The new book, just out, is, however, the biography of architecture’s own Zelig – he has always been around and pops up everywhere. Sorry, I could not resist.)

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Architects Tales

AUGUST 28, 2019

Dr. Seuss, author of children’s books. 2: Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent persiration. 20: Sketch, sketch! If you cannot find anything else to sketch, sketch your boots! But when I’m finished, if the solution is not beautiful, I know its wrong. 1: I shot the wrong architect.

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e-architect

MAY 4, 2023

Crafted from oak, with a dark-red finish, the 25 tables and 57 stools will come together to complete a ceremonial display inside the Pavilion. The Pavilion’s pleated roof is inspired by a structure of a palm leaf and the lightwell in the middle furthers the space’s integration with its environment.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

The first introduction of topics beyond architecture was the book How to Win Friends and Influence People , recommended by Mark. Not until after the book was finished did I realize how imperative the impact was. I have begun to actively think through most of my conversations, during a podcast, or reading a book.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 15, 2013

All nighters generally do more harm than good, rarely does inspiration come after midnight. There is a phrase that is something along the lines of “inspiration must find you working” but if you are sleep deprived, you won’t be doing your best work. This isn’t just a studio skill, it’s a life skill.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Apparently, some years I clearly want more stuff than others, and this year’s list at 28 total items falls somewhat short of last year’s intensive mega-book list (43 total items, 31 one of which were books.) At some point, I think we all need to overlay a few items and coordinate.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It has captured the imagination of plant-loving people across the world and inspired musicians and artists ever since. Covered in a Cool Walnut or White finish. Amulet (2019) was inspired by a study of military epaulet tapestries dating back to 19th-century Germany, featuring a bold teardrop pattern modernized via simplicity and scale.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 10, 2018

So I purchased several inspiring books written by life coaches, architects, and business professionals. As I read each book, my mind began wandering off in so many directions and many of my fears of the unknown were beginning to fade. I went on to buy her book, Elbow Grease + Chicken Fat, which she later signed at a bookstore.

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30X40 Design Workshop

AUGUST 9, 2020

From there I sketched out a quick plan to rethink the organization and layout. The video shows the refresh from start to finish, more details below. I'm using them to display material palettes, books I'm reading and various found objects. The upper cubes I'm using to store objects and as reserve capacity for books.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

x 10) - $15 I’m a big advocate of sketching, despite the fact that I am not particularly adept in my own sketching “style” I get a lot of Moleskine journals as gifts but the one I’ve listed above is my favorite. Since half of my sketches are total clunkers, the cahier journals seem just a bit more forgiving.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 15, 2014

I come home and eat dinner with my family, we go on interesting vacations, I read books with my daughter every other night ( I have to share with my better half ) … there are all sorts of things that get awesome when you get older. My first home plan book purchased at the grocery store had me hooked. The next round’s on me!

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 11, 2013

People have their own tools, mores, and values for setting priorities and, as a result, most people view the finished result of “Architecture” without considering the process of creating architecture. Sometimes I wonder if my PM’s are somewhat annoyed with the time I took to quickly sketch out these ideas.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

” Did you find that an inspiring list of features? Things like floor finishes or countertops can be changed relatively easily, windows not so much, but I see plenty of granite countertops next to the cheapest of cheapest vinyl slider window that can be had at Home Depot for $100. No, I didn’t either. Mark Wilson Hey, bob.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

I think through drawing and sketching, for others they might turn towards computer software … I don’t really care. Anyway , while I’m trying to get out of this hell somehow , I’m very thankful to people like you , who inspire the young. I’m very thankful to people like you , who inspire the young.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 20, 2013

We also like to dimension to the finished face of the walls rather than the face of the stud or the centerline of the stud. I have seen all three at various stages of my career but everywhere I’ve ever worked has dimensioned to the finished face. I still enjoy getting out my lead holders and tools to sketch new product ideas.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

AUGUST 21, 2023

Of the numerous books publishers send me for review — be they requested by me, pitched by them, or arriving at my doorstep unsolicited — the highest percentage of them are monographs. But books, in my opinion, are better archives than websites, offering architects a further level of control over the finished product compared to websites.

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Architecture Quote

JULY 7, 2020

Images need to convey your abilities and also show others the finished product. Architecture Portfolio Examples and Inclusions: Finished architecture projects Competitions Concept Designs Detailed Designs Schematic Drawings Sketches 3D reliefs Anything else that allows your customers to get a full perspective of your work.

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