Dwell

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Far Meadow A-frame by designer Heinz Legler, located about an hour’s drive from Yosemite, California, as featured in Boutique Homes: Handpicked Vacation Rentals (Avedition, 2017). Indoor/outdoor living and informal entertaining were the style of the day in the 1950s, as they are now, and you cannot be any other way in an A-frame.

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Dwell

APRIL 22, 2024

Sure, custom cabinets allow you to tuck units into difficult or awkward corners and offer endless aesthetically pleasing designs, but it’s a top-dollar commitment. I liken it to investing in a nice pair of jeans—they are the starting point for a design that is going to be used heavily and often."

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The Spaces

AUGUST 30, 2022

Canadian architect William Grierson designed this striking circular home on Table Rock Island in Ontario’s Georgian Bay as his family retreat. The Georgian Bay is the northern arm of Lake Huron – a harsh but unique climate, and the house meets these demands head-on with its innovative design. Hog Island, Florida. direct; 224 acres.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Continuing our review of the year , Dezeen looks back at the most controversial stories to hit the world of architecture and design in 2023. In a strongly worded statement, developer Sphere Entertainment said Khan had "hijacked" the planing process.

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Habitus Living

OCTOBER 25, 2022

But more than giving you some architectural eye candy (which it certainly does), the program also calls for you – our loyal army of Design Hunters – to tell us which home you deem to be the best. By taking part in the People’s Choice voting , you go in the draw to win an incredible Design Hunter prize pack worth $27,000.

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The Architecture Designs

JANUARY 23, 2024

Your outdoor space is an extension of your home—a place where you can relax, entertain, and connect with nature. But you may think achieving a beautiful landscape comes with an expensive price tag. You can design and create your own garden beds. You can start by determining your landscaping priorities.

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Habitus Living

MAY 3, 2022

After a few years in the wilderness, Saturday Indesign returns in just a few short weeks, transforming Sydney into a hub of design on May 21. There’s ten design discussions, 32 of the best design brands exhibiting, interactive installations, workshops and much, much more. Find about all of them in full below.

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e-architect

JULY 19, 2023

Set across two storeys and spanning 735 sqft, the cantilevered structure is both a space for displaying the latest Lanzante projects, such as the McLaren P1 Spider and 930 TAG Turbo, to guests and festival attendees and an exclusive entertainment hub. The second floor comprises a VIP lounge and terrace with rare trackside viewing.

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Sustainability Events Structure Manufacturing 69

The Spaces

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The Billionaire’s Row mansion is designed by SOATA with interiors by CK Architecture. The glamourous building, which was owned by Qatar’s Prince Abdullah bin Khalifa al-Thani, has attracted a roll call of famous names and features 1600s frescos and a design by Versailles architect Louis le Vau. Plus, some are still up for grabs.

Home 90

Home Real Estate Finances Housing 90

The Architecture Designs

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Your yard is an extension of your home and the best place to entertain guests, which makes it worth the investment. With annuals, cascading plants, and various pots, you can sculpt a design out of your plants. This gives your current grill a “built-in” look minus the expensive price tag. We can’t blame them.

Renovation 52

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Community Architect

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The short-term plan that projects out to 2027 has a price tag of roughly $4.2 Transportation is the #1 polluter [.] transportation accounts for 29% of America’s emissions, more than any other sector. ( EPA ) The transportation blues.: Even the improved model, though, shows an increase for how much people travel between now and 2030.

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Transportation Zoning Construction Construction 82

Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 20, 2013

One side effect to having the graphics and pen weights in balance, is that you can incorporate more information into a single drawing and still have the document be legible click to enlarge We are still working on designing the symbols we are using in our reflected ceiling plans. But that’s not really the entire story is it?

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Architect Architecture Firms IT 111

Archmark

APRIL 19, 2021

Just as architects and designers have adopted technologies to improve their day-to-day work, it’s time to embrace digital technologies to market architecture firms and attract, find, and win better clients and projects. How To Boost Your Firm’s Online Presence. The Ultimate Guide to Digital Marketing for Architects. What is online marketing?

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Architect Clients Client Technique 98

Life of an Architect

MAY 28, 2014

I frequently receive requests from people to share with them the books I am currently reading but since I don’t have time to read any of the books I buy, I’ve asked long-time friend, fellow architect, business partner and bibliophile Michael Malone, AIA to share which books he is currently reading. Jackson Published by W.

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Architect Modern Cities Transportation 79

EntreArchitect

MARCH 29, 2015

I have learned how to quickly craft articles that keep my community informed, entertained and coming back week after week. Each month, my friend Bob Borson over at Life of an Architect organizes a group of architect bloggers to coordinate a single post on a single topic released simultaneously on a specific day. We call it #ArchiTalks.

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Small Firm Firms Development Developer 52

Life of an Architect

MAY 26, 2014

Home / Kitchen / Talking Kitchen Trends with Matthew Quinn Talking Kitchen Trends with Matthew Quinn Bob Borson — May 27, 2014 — 12 Comments The latest stop on my great kitchen adventure was in Atlanta, Georgia – where I was able to go hear kitchen design expert Matthew Quinn give a lecture on regional design trends.

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Architect Clients Client Modern 97

Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

n : something that makes it difficult to think or pay attention : something that amuses or entertains you so that you do not think about problems, work, etc. There is no shortage of books and magazines in my office – and I am deluged with new design magazines and trade periodicals daily. Home / Do you want to be an Architect? /

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Architect Site Inspiration Deconstruction 111

Architecture Quote

JULY 7, 2020

2) Architect Design Company: Name and Logo. This is ultimate the guide to architecture marketing and digital marketing for architects. Regardless of size; this guide for digital marketing is made for both large, small, and independent architects. Would you to skip directly to the downloadable version of this guide? Architecture-work-photos.

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Architect Architecture Clients Client 52

Life of an Architect

JANUARY 19, 2014

This is an eat-in kitchen that was designed as a dining room … there is even a fireplace in here. I have only designed a true wet bar into one of my projects twice in the last 12 years, but after living with mine for the last 5 years, I think they should make a comeback. This would be a ( gasp ) FOOD BLOG !!!!

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Architect Client Clients Housing 104

Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Life in General / An American in London An American in London Bob Borson — February 17, 2014 — 49 Comments I am in desperate need of a holiday – for lots of reasons. Why not do both … a blog post on my vacation?

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 23, 2014

Contemporist – in their own words - is a celebration of contemporary culture, focused on architecture, design, art and travel. After exhaustive research ( a.k.a. I don’t particularly care about faceless organizations unless they produce really good content. I have removed most aggregate sites from my list for this reason.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 29, 2013

Depending on how you choose to measure success, my time spent working on this site was either a smashing success or simply a lot of time spent entertaining myself. Hat’s off to you if you’ve participated … if you haven’t, what are you waiting for? You don’t even have to talk to me, respond to someone else.

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Architect Site Mining Client 92

Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

There are currently 7 fairly large models stashed all over the office and despite the fact that the staff is almost sitting on top of one another, we are okay taking up precious real estate because we think these models send the right sort of message and help set the tone for the type of design culture we want to maintain in the office.

Architect 99

Architect Architecture Client Clients 99

Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

Home / Buildings / Deconstruction versus Demolition Deconstruction versus Demolition Bob Borson — November 4, 2013 — 29 Comments Deconstruction is an environmentally friendly alternative to demolition and on the KHouse Modern project , the existing house on site is currently going through the process of being taken apart piece by piece.

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Deconstruction Residential Architect Materials 93

Life of an Architect

JUNE 11, 2014

Because we like to help eliminate the movement issues that come along with expansive soil, we like designing with a pier and beam foundation. Remove water due to hot and dry conditions, and the soil contracts. All this soil movement adds up to cracks in the house. Home Inspector : Son, I’ve been doing this a long time.

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Foundation Architect Sketching Contract 107

Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

I am not just a designer, or project manager, or salesman, or studio leader … I am an architectural jack of all trades – good at all things, master of none – and I wouldn’t change that for anything short of a few million dollars. For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to be an architect.

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Architect Education Architecture Students 112

Life of an Architect

APRIL 2, 2014

Other architects, designers, and builders tend to chime in with their experience with this product, maybe some technical advice, cautionary tales, things to consider, etc. I wish … but sadly, a character flaw on my part thinks that everyone should have a say, even if it is the stupidest thing I have ever read. Kudos to that guy. -

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Architect Site IT Information 85