The Southern Alps stretch along New Zealand’s South Island and create some pretty amazing views which add to the local vernacular and make projects like this one unique and extraordinary. This is a house designed and built by Ben Hudson Architects in 2018. It’s organized into two main volumes connected by the entrance area and…
Ever noticed how rapidly your entire home changes as soon as fall comes along? The entire place feels super cozy and inviting and that’s even without you making any decor changes. Then things really start to take shape when you bring out the warm blankets, fluffy accent pillows and you start working on your new…
While not everyone’s home is equipped to handle a large wine cellar, a wine fridge can fit anywhere. A wine refrigerator is not designed to only store wine but also to preserve and to age it properly by creating a stable temperature zone. This helps bring out the flavor in wine which is something you…
With so many colour combinations available and the vast architectural options in home building and remodeling today, determining a room colour or colour scheme can feel overwhelming. What colours look well together? What colours should go on the walls? What colours should go with white walls? These, and many other, room colour questions come up…
Everyone loves to check out cool and unusual designs and crazy ideas that totally reimagine the way we think about certain features, spaces and even our homes as a whole. We’ve compiled a list of such amazing things which range from underground garages and suspended swimming pools to cool-looking tables and home accessories. Check them…
An old barn on the brink of going to ruin was salvaged by its owner who worked with architecture studio La Firme and ultimately managed to convert the old structure into a charming and modern house. However, you can’t really tell that just by looking of the building because it basically preserved its original architecture…
Given that open floor plans are very popular right now, adding a stylish and sophisticated touch to basic features and furniture pieces is more important than ever. That includes the dining area where there’s actually a lot of freedom when it comes to the overall design, decor and ambiance of the space. Today we’re looking…
As the weather turns colder, most of us want to turn closer to our space heaters. An infrared space heater is particularly effective at warming a space. How does it differ from regular space heaters? Well, while other space heaters are working very hard to warm the surrounding air, an infrared space heater uses advanced…
Tim Godbold first discovered his passion for design as he pored over the blueprints that his father, an architect, shared with him while he was growing up in Australia. As Tim grew older, his design interests expanded to include fashion, which he went on to study, enjoying a successful career in London, Sydney and New…
At one point or another, all of us wish to escape the constant urban rush and create a few moments of tranquility and calm. A holiday home can definitely offer all that and a whole lot more. But not all of us can afford one and even a trip to a rented cabin in the…
A high-end VFX design studio demands a very special style of architecture and StudioAC delivers in this regard with the ARTJAIL Offices in Toronto. The office feels modern and elegant with the existing industrial elements of the building being carefully intertwined with modern overtones. A number of new spaces were added to the existing floor…
People who are willing to travel throughout Europe apply for Schengen. It is the name of a visa that people should get to travel to Europe including most of the countries on the continent. The idea was first launched in 1985. France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Netherland opened up their borders in that…
Architecture is process and product, the creative manipulation of materials, technology and light. More than designing space, Norris Architecture creates environments that utilize the principles of design: utility, durability and beauty to produce fluid environments that reflect the unique character of each client. “Architecture is a language; great architecture is poetry.” – Brad Norris …
Beautiful Lake House reveal by Bria Hammel Interiors. If you’ve been following Brooke & Lou on Instagram, you might have seen a couple sneak peeks from our SD Lake Home project over the past few weeks. This beautiful lake house has a special place in our hearts for two reasons: it was the setting of B&L’s…
The Signal House designed by Fraher & Findlay. The client asked us to look at revisiting every aspect of the existing building to propose the most efficient use of space whilst creating a strong sense of place within each of the floors of the building. The interior material use was influenced by the industrial…