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Grimanesa Amoros and the architecture of illumination

Light is a powerful force in art, transcending culture and language, and is essential to understanding perception and truth.

FC Barcelona

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RS Barcelona Fuses Simplicity and Substance in the Sea Bench

The Seu Bench by RS Barcelona emphasizes simplicity and functionality, inviting users to pause and engage in social interactions.

Barcelona

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SANAA, David Chipperfield Architects, and Snhetta Among Five Finalists for Barcelona's New Waterfront Cultural Venue, Liceu Mar

Barcelona selects five finalist teams for the Liceu Mar cultural venue competition at Port Vell, aiming to enhance accessibility and civic engagement.

London food

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1 week ago

Current Obsessions: Open House - Remodelista

Spring brings various events and trends in design, gardening, and crafts, highlighting creativity and sustainability.

#home-renovation

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A "Closed-Off" Living Room Becomes a Bright, Dreamy Oasis

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They Needed a House That Could Host Everything, From Fundraisers to Playdates

4 hours ago

A "Closed-Off" Living Room Becomes a Bright, Dreamy Oasis

Homeowners transformed a dark, closed-off living room into a bright, open-concept space by removing wallpaper and knocking down a wall.

They Needed a House That Could Host Everything, From Fundraisers to Playdates

The renovation transformed a 1920s home into a functional space for hosting diverse events and improving daily livability.

Cultural Centers Beyond the Building: 6 Unbuilt Projects Integrating Landscape

Cultural centers are evolving to reflect diverse architectural explorations and redefine public institutions' roles in various contexts.

Fashion & style

19 hours ago

The Best Outdoor Loveseats for Living Large

Curved outdoor loveseats enhance small spaces with style and modularity, making them ideal for thoughtful design in modest outdoor areas.

Madrid food

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Stop brunch! How a rustic Catalan meal is taking the fight to bland food and overtourism | Abbas Asaria

Brunch in gentrifying cities symbolizes overtourism and erodes local culture, leading to protests against generic cafes and rising rents.

#home-decor

1 hour ago

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I Tried This Designer Hack for Chic Bedroom Vibes (It Took 4 Minutes!)

Integrating antiques and vintage pieces into home decor creates warmth and character, enhancing the overall livability of a space.

This Room's Renter-Friendly Refresh Didn't Need Paint to Feel Brighter

Smart furniture choices can transform a room without renovation, creating a functional and inviting space.

1 hour ago

I Tried This Designer Hack for Chic Bedroom Vibes (It Took 4 Minutes!)

Integrating antiques and vintage pieces into home decor creates warmth and character, enhancing the overall livability of a space.

fromwww.spendlifetraveling.com

This Room's Renter-Friendly Refresh Didn't Need Paint to Feel Brighter

Smart furniture choices can transform a room without renovation, creating a functional and inviting space.

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Tarifa, Spain for Digital Nomads: A Practical Guide

Tarifa offers a unique, laid-back environment for digital nomads, distinct from larger cities like Valencia and Lisbon.

Fashion & style

Emma Chamberlain Proves There's Nothing Cuter Than a Button

Emma Chamberlain's new collection with West Elm emphasizes the charm of kitsch, particularly through whimsical button-inspired designs.

3 hours ago

An Interior Designer's Loft Has a $71 "Secret" and It's the Most Chic Clutter Solution

A chic mood board can be created inexpensively using just five items, making it a practical solution for displaying inspiring visuals.

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13 hours ago

What to Do When Your Home Office Is Also Your Living Room

Transforming small spaces into functional work areas can be achieved with smart furniture choices and layout adjustments.

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This $1500 Renter-Friendly Wall Transformed a "Plain, Open Box" in Brooklyn

Kiron Akeem fulfilled a long-held dream of living in a loft in Brooklyn, transforming his space into a personal and professional growth opportunity.

fromRemodelista

Maison Louis Carre by Alvar Aalto, Revisited by In Common With

Maison Louis Carré is Alvar Aalto's only realized building in France, embodying his total work of art philosophy.

#furniture-design

17 hours ago

Design

This Lounge Chair Was Designed to Never Be Replaced - Indoors or Out - Yanko Design

One Week Design's Squares Furniture Is Built on a Bricklayer's Memory - Yanko Design

The Squares collection by Xiaoya Wang and Jian Ni embodies personal memory and design restraint, creating furniture that resonates emotionally.

Design

When Your Sideboard Swallows Your Books (On Purpose) - Yanko Design

Deniz Aktay's Slot Sideboard innovatively integrates book storage and display, allowing books to be both showcased and stored within the furniture's design.

Furniture That Borrows Its Bones From Architecture - Yanko Design

SeongJin Hwang's YY Series redefines furniture design by integrating architectural principles into its structural logic.

17 hours ago

This Lounge Chair Was Designed to Never Be Replaced - Indoors or Out - Yanko Design

The LISBOA Lounge Chair features interchangeable seats, allowing adaptability to different living environments without changing the entire chair.

One Week Design's Squares Furniture Is Built on a Bricklayer's Memory - Yanko Design

The Squares collection by Xiaoya Wang and Jian Ni embodies personal memory and design restraint, creating furniture that resonates emotionally.

When Your Sideboard Swallows Your Books (On Purpose) - Yanko Design

Deniz Aktay's Slot Sideboard innovatively integrates book storage and display, allowing books to be both showcased and stored within the furniture's design.

Furniture That Borrows Its Bones From Architecture - Yanko Design

SeongJin Hwang's YY Series redefines furniture design by integrating architectural principles into its structural logic.

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#tiny-homes

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6 hours ago

We're raising toddlers in a tiny home. We work just 3 days a week, and save over half our income.

Living in a tiny home village allows for significant savings and financial freedom, with low housing costs and a unique lifestyle choice.

The Erica by Craft House Is the Tiny Home That Thinks Vertically - Yanko Design

The Erica by Craft House is a 24-foot tiny home that maximizes space with a rooftop terrace and efficient design.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

6 hours ago

We're raising toddlers in a tiny home. We work just 3 days a week, and save over half our income.

Living in a tiny home village allows for significant savings and financial freedom, with low housing costs and a unique lifestyle choice.

The Erica by Craft House Is the Tiny Home That Thinks Vertically - Yanko Design

The Erica by Craft House is a 24-foot tiny home that maximizes space with a rooftop terrace and efficient design.

more#tiny-homes

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10 hours ago

Senior Citizens' Home in Novy Bydzov / Architektura

The building is conceived as four independently functioning households for approximately 60 residents, fully barrier-free, emphasizing independence and accessibility for the elderly.

Renovation

fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More

18 hours ago

7 Fireplace Design Ideas That Turn Your Fireplace Into a Stunning Focal Point

Fireplaces are now designed to enhance aesthetics and mood, becoming focal points in homes rather than just heating sources.

The Eames House Was Always Meant to Be Yours - Yanko Design

The Eames Pavilion System revives Charles and Ray Eames' vision for accessible modular architecture, drawing from their unpublished designs and ideas.

This $1500 Renter-Friendly Wall Transformed a "Plain, Open Box" in Brooklyn

Kiron Akeem fulfilled a long-held dream of living in a loft after 13 years of aspiration.

#residential-architecture

This "Wonky" Backyard Got a Mediterranean Makeover That Feels Like a Vacation

Hardscaping enhances outdoor spaces using non-plant materials, creating functional and aesthetic zones in landscape design.

glass block facade wraps studioninedots' playfully stacked box residence in amsterdam

Light House features a vertical design of stacked boxes, promoting interconnected living spaces and adaptability for changing household needs.

4 weeks ago

Renovation

La Montse and Manel's House / OBO Estudi

2 months ago

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Casa Mad / JSARQ

Design

House in Santiago / S-AR

glass block facade wraps studioninedots' playfully stacked box residence in amsterdam

Light House features a vertical design of stacked boxes, promoting interconnected living spaces and adaptability for changing household needs.

4 weeks ago

Renovation

La Montse and Manel's House / OBO Estudi

2 months ago

Remodel

Casa Mad / JSARQ

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Design

House in Santiago / S-AR

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Youth Commons / Studio RE+N

A neglected rooftop in Songyang County transforms into a vibrant community commons despite initial design flaws and lack of facilities.

Flipmod / Ambit Narrative Design (A.N.D)

Flipmod is a modular shading system designed for public spaces in subtropical cities, promoting climate responsiveness and public engagement.

fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More

6 Easy DIY Home Projects to Spruce up Your Space

Small DIY home projects can refresh a space affordably and quickly, making a significant impact without a full renovation.

This Living Room Was One Big Room - Now It's Three Smart Spaces

Creating flexible furniture solutions is essential for maximizing space in small apartments.

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The Insider: Park Slope Prewar Becomes Stylish Space for Two

The new owners preserved Art Deco details while redesigning their apartment for comfort and functionality.

fromFast Company

How to build a quality furniture collection that is affordable and sustainable

Fast furniture offers a cheap, convenient solution for moving but contributes significantly to landfill waste and lacks durability and emotional value.

fromDesign Milk

A Chromatic Counterpoint to Quiet Luxury

A Long Island home embraces color as a joyful design principle, transforming minimalism into a vibrant, uplifting environment that promotes happiness.

This Living Room Went from Dark and Busy to Light and Calm

White paint significantly enhances brightness and freshness in living rooms, transforming dated spaces into inviting havens.

This Tiny House Has 30 Feet of Glass and Feels Nothing Like a Tiny House - Yanko Design

The Shoreline Glass House redefines tiny living with spacious, light-filled design and single-floor layout, offering a unique blend of comfort and openness.

color matched multi-texture layouts with casalgrande padana's modular stoneware

Casalgrande Padana's Elements collection merges high-performance porcelain stoneware with a modular system for seamless, sensory-rich environments.

fromwww.theguardian.com

I need to declutter my life. But I can't even give my stuff away | Adrian Chiles

Decluttering is a challenge, often leading to keeping unnecessary items and regretting their disposal later.

Alfredo Paredes Brings His Curio-Chic Sensibility to Hudson, NY

Alfredo Paredes opens a curio-chic homeware retail space in Hudson, New York, blending history, artistry, and individuality in design.

Biomimetic Architecture Reaches New Heights With This Bird-of-Paradise Yoga Space - Yanko Design

Thilina Liyanage's architecture translates animal gestures into functional designs, exemplified by the Rifle Bird Yogashala inspired by the Victoria's riflebird's courtship display.

A Mirrored Kitchen Completely Transforms This 645-Square-Foot Apartment

A 645-square-foot Spanish apartment was renovated from a rigid three-bedroom layout into a flexible two-bedroom space with an open living area, featuring bold design elements like emerald green tiles and mirrored surfaces.

fromDesign Milk

A Look Inside Wilson House: A Showcase of Laminate

Wilsonart celebrates its 70th anniversary, highlighting the historical significance of Wilson House, designed by founder Ralph Wilson's daughter, Bonnie.

Messa House / UP2DATE architects

Messa House is a 350-square-metre retail space in Almaty, Kazakhstan, designed to provide a quieter shopping experience.

Red Bridge Cabin / Wiki World + Advanced Architecture Lab

The 'Red Bridge Cabin' is an eco-friendly wooden cabin in Yuancheng Cultural Park, emphasizing historical preservation and natural integration.

fromRemodelista

11 Design Lessons from Eileen Gray's E-1027 in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - Remodelista

E-1027 is one of the most perfect examples of modernist architecture, with its hyper-functional design and nonexistent ornamentation, minimalist yet thoughtful and deeply attuned to its environment.

Renovation

1 week ago

fran silvestre organizes three-part house around hovering living volume in spain

Cano House exemplifies a cohesive domestic architecture, balancing distinct zones while enhancing the connection between interior and exterior spaces.

1 week ago

Vespa House / Habitat Studio Architects

Vespa is a striking subtropical retreat that masterfully balances privacy, openness, and connection to nature, designed as a sanctuary for a young family.

Renovation

with a pavilion crafted through collective embroidery, izaskun chinchilla tests urban utopia

Utopian thinking emerges through small-scale collective craft practices like embroidery rather than ambitious masterplans, creating tangible contributions to better communities.

Casa Mavra / TAC Taller Alberto Calleja

Two angular black concrete volumes open toward the landscape, establishing a new spatial order through forceful earthbound positioning.

Copper House / Fabrication Studio

A compact garden suite in Toronto's Sunnybrook Park area, Copper House is designed to allow an aging homeowner to remain in place while creating a second dwelling where her adult children can return independently.

Renovation

Casa NP Renovation / Tesa architetture

An abandoned barn from an early 20th-century agricultural complex near Carpi is renovated into contemporary living space while preserving its original rural character.

fran silvestre arquitectos develops timber-and-steel home conceived for dismantling in spain

NIU N230 is a prefabricated, dismantlable compact house prototype emphasizing assembly-based construction, material coherence, precision, cost control, and reduced lifecycle carbon footprint.