Ten inventive contemporary houses in Austin
Laser-cut perforated metal facades wrap the exterior of this two-storey boathouse on a shore in Austin, which were used so that the structure receives an equal amount of sun and shade throughout the year.
Jennifer Aniston and Mark Ruffalo have this ‘invisible’ anti-kitchen cabinet style in common – and experts say it will never be outdated
This transition has presented us with a new era of the kitchen, where the boundaries between cooking spaces and living rooms dissolve, giving way to an integrated hub that evokes a sense of warmth, comfort, and versatility.
Dezeen Debate features “the best tower of all time”
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How to collect seeds like Monty Don and fill your garden borders for free
With that in mind, the experts at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) suggest that you wipe your seeds clean of any excess material and then 'lay them out to dry on a greenhouse bench, warm windowsill or in an airing cupboard.
“We don’t want to develop like Europe” says Suriname’s architect minister
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How to clean plastic garden furniture – top tips to get rid of mould and remove staining
Ryan Kaila, garden furniture expert from Kingfisher Direct, explains, ‘Vinegar is the ideal solution to use when cleaning as its acidic nature makes it perfect for breaking down tough stains.
MODA ramps rooftop garden along Calgary multifamily housing
"In a world where 'housing' is slowly succumbing to a tool of capital, GROW hits the pause button, asking for more of where and how we live communally in urban environments," the Modern Office of Design + Architecture (MODA) team said.
Théque Atelier surrounds home in Hungary with steel verandah
Inside, the finishes of Frame House are also restrained, with a monochrome palette of pale and white-painted wood contrasting the exterior and focusing attention through the large windows out onto the landscape.
University of Southern California presents ten architecture student projects
"Ground-level porosity is evident in the fragmented forms that create corridors leading to the Mary Bethune Courtyard that not only provides public outdoor space but allows the preservation of existing trees.
Teal Wand offers “accessible and comfortable” at-home sampling for cervical cancer
Design studio IDEO has created a device for healthcare startup Teal Health that enables women to self-collect samples required for cervical cancer screening in the privacy and comfort of their own homes.
These homeowners ditched bright colours for earthy neutrals to create a relaxed and calming house
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Ole Scheeren reveals Shenzhen skyscrapers with “waterfall” facades
On the facades of the theatre and the exhibition space, the studio created abstract images of mountain sceneries that mimic a traditional Chinese brushstroke painting and were designed to further emphasise the scenic nature of the project.