STATS 5 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS 1 HALF BATH 2,474 SQ. FT. $3.2 MILLION Architect Marcus Lee, a former associate director of the design firm Richard Rogers Partnership (now Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners), crafted this striking modernist residence, dubbed the Framehouse. The three-story home, located in the Hackney neighborhood of London, includes red-cedar cladding and … Read more
While composing the decor of this apartment in Rio de Janeiro the designers from studio ro+ca were searching for a fusion between near – the beach chill vibe and dynamic urban experience. In this project, created for a young bachelor, they achieved that by juxtaposing the robust concrete presence and exposed brick structures to the … Read more
The conversation between Weijenberg and Chef André Chiang to design a new restaurant in Taipei started in late 2013. It quickly became clear that André’s gastronomic vivid imagination combined with design studio’s artistic vision would set both on a course to create a restaurant reflecting the physic and wild nature in its name RAW. The … Read more
An Alexander McQueen cranium pillow become the catalyst for this daring en suite bathroom in Chicago’s trendy Wicker Park community. when designer SuzAnn Kletzien’s customers, a younger, fashion–ahead couple, pulled it as suggestion, she knew she ought to infuse the room with extreme mindset. The effect begins right now upon getting into with a dynamic … Read more
A small apartment in Sofia shows real contemporary stylistics and elegance. This current project ofMarchitects located in Sofia, Bulgaria impresses with its stylish minimalism and the feeling of much bigger spaces. The owners entrusted the designers with the complete transformation of the old building property into a modern functional combo. So in the end, though … Read more
With National Cake Week (5th – 11th October) here, it’s only natural that we’ve been looking at some delicious cakes, with a difference. We’ve salivated and drooled at some of the recipes and pictures we’ve come across, scrolling though the net, but what about something that can be made in a microwave? We thought what … Read more
Eco Wallpaper has launched its latest wallpaper collection – a collaboration with Swedish design group Front, which works with the paper for the first time. The collection consists of a series of wallpaper patterns based on various shading techniques. A collection of nine different wallpaper designs gives dramatic illusions of depth and structure. Front collection consists … Read more
Pax & Parker is a new boutique fashion retailer. This is their first store located in Fort Worth, Texas; designed and decorated by Bart Shaw Architect. The design approach to the 1,340 SF space was to keep the majority of space minimal and focus on one signature element that influences the entire area. The existing … Read more
It’s possible to get a tropical style garden without having to swathe your plants in bubble wrap every winter! These are the top tropical plants for a colder climate. 1. Chusan palm/Trachycarpus fortunei A really lovely palm (above) with fan-shaped leaves. This is a hardy plant and while it is incredibly robust in very cold winters it’s a … Read more
Wooden decking needs regular care to keep it looking good and, before you get your patio furniture out of storage, this is the time to get rid of dirt and mould that’s accumulated over winter. Follow this easy how to clean decking guide to get it bright and fresh for summer. TOP TIP If the winter’s been … Read more