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TIPS & IDEAS
3 YEARS AGO
Living in a big city indeed creates a sense of restriction. Dense population, noise and limited space are common problems for those living in urban areas. Not rarely does this kind of condition trigger stress or even depression to some people.
PROJECT
3 YEARS AGO
Situated in a dense neighbourhood in South Jakarta, H House stands on a corner land plot that measures only over 60 square metres. A plot with this size is tiny already, but the buildable area is even more limited as the city regulation requires setbacks from two sides of the land plot that are adjacent to the streets. As a result, H House can only utilise not more than 40 square metres of the land to erect the building.
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3 YEARS AGO
While many residential designs are competing on coming up with unique shapes for houses, Adit Haus by Office S A stands out with its simple shape. Located on the outskirts of Bandung, this house has a common appearance—a façade with a combination of rectangular and triangular shapes.
TIPS & IDEAS
3 YEARS AGO
Homeowners tend to accumulate items when they live in one place for a long time, whereas the space to store these belongings is usually limited. Therefore homeowners need to come up with an efficient storage system.
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3 YEARS AGO
In 2016, Indonesia was listed as the bottom two of the 61 countries participating in a research project entitled World’s Most Literate Nations. Instead of ranking the nations on the basis of the populace’s literacy, this research focused on the attitudes, resources, and facilities. The result shows how libraries are not easily accessible, let alone being a popular place to visit.
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3 YEARS AGO
Dark décor and interiors can be bold, dramatic and seductive- however, without the correct lighting features have the potential to fall flat. The lighting for the Papamoa Beach House (Taurange, New Zealand) designed by Herbst Architects played an integral role in creating a refined aesthetic and ambience within the home.
TIPS & IDEAS
3 YEARS AGO
Most people think that a house’s aesthetics can be enhanced by retrofitting a garden. However, limited space often becomes the obstacle. As a matter of fact, there are several garden designs that can be applied in a small space. These garden designs are not only compact but also easy to take care of thanks to their simple choices of plants, requiring homeowners to do minimal, hassle-free maintenance only.
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3 YEARS AGO
Blossom, an international Asian cuisine restaurant, is one of the many restaurants that sets foot in Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Singapore. As a 557-square-metre space, its footprint is rather miniscule compared to the vast and extensive lobby where it is located. Many restaurants in this case, whether in large hotel lobbies, shopping mall atria, food courts, or airports, are usually designed to be as open as possible. These restaurants are common to be only bounded by low partitions, which usually function to demarcate the dining space so that it does not interfere with the overall circulation.
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3 YEARS AGO
Among its typical neighbouring houses, 73M Jalan Senang that stands on a corner land plot appears unique with its monolithic look. Designed by ipli Architects, the house is a resemblance of the simple, ubiquitous gabled-roof house icon. Instead of defining the each part of the house differently, the building displays a unified look from the bottom to the top as if the shape is carved from a massive rectangular block. From its voluminous exterior, multiple randomly placed square openings create a slight giveaway of a light and porous interior.
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3 YEARS AGO
Recently, compact design has gained much popularity as a solution to a denser and more expensive space in cities around the world. In terms of functionality, compact design boasts its spatial flexibility—being able to cover multiple needs within one space. If most compact designs are usually applied for residential buildings, the recently finished Deloitte Center for the Edge (Asia Pacific) office in Singapore explores the possibilities of this design approach for a shared space.
TIPS & IDEAS
3 YEARS AGO
We all agree that a home should be able to provide comfort for homeowners. It is even more important especially during this pandemic when people spend most of their time at home. A determining factor to create comfort in your home is when the arrangement and choice of interior style meet your needs and expectation.
TIPS & IDEAS
3 YEARS AGO
When you live in an apartment, the only space that comes as close as a private outdoor space is your balcony. However, an apartment balcony often comes only in a small size that it gets overlooked. If designed properly, even a small balcony can be a versatile space where you can do anything from getting fresh air and daily intake of morning sun to hosting a barbeque party and outdoor dining. Follow these small balcony ideas to get the most out of your available balcony space.
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3 YEARS AGO
The Grand Parilly district located in Vénissieux is an urban project in the Lyon metropolitan area designed to bring everyone living there together. The project's aim is to create a vibrant new district created by successfully interweaving shops, workplaces and leisure activities.
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3 YEARS AGO
Taking luxury to new heights, The Churchill by Izzard Design embraces the power of small touches and subtle details. From the light fittings to the furniture, nothing has been overlooked when creating this experience. “You want experiences to elevate you to a place of luxury” says Paul Izzard.
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3 YEARS AGO
The Church of the Good Sheperd, New Zealand's sole church is located in Lake Tekapo. It was designed by R.S.D Harman, a Christchurch architect and opened in 1935.
TIPS & IDEAS
3 YEARS AGO
When it's humid our body sweats. When its cold our skin dries out. When its hot our feet swell and we might notice our shoes get tighter. Our point being - environmental conditions have a huge effect on our bodies; but have we ever stopped to consider what they do to our timber floors?
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3 YEARS AGO
Modulyss at Bosch’s new headquarters in Victoria not only ensures a flexible working environment, but it is also interesting, and more importantly, inspiring. “When you’re happy in your work environment, you’re happy at work,” says Brooke Barr, one of approximately 800 employees at Bosch’s new headquarters in Victoria.
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3 YEARS AGO
Imagine spending a hard day on the slopes then retreating to a cosy, architecturally designed lodge that hugs the side of the snow-capped mountain. The house is already toasty and warm. All you need to do is take off your snow boots and pour yourself a red.
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3 YEARS AGO
Sylvia Park was already carrying the title of New Zealand’s largest mall before the expansion that is the Galleria opened in October 2020. Adding a second storey to the existing structure, all while remaining an opening and functioning mall was no easy task.
TIPS & IDEAS
3 YEARS AGO
Which Outdoor Fireplace is for you?
When it comes to outdoor fireplaces, there are so many options on the market to choose from. Whether you’re a serious barbecue cook or an urban city dweller, there is an outdoor fireplace out there for you.
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3 YEARS AGO
Among the typical home office buildings in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, the office of Mantab Group stands quite prominently thanks to its gleaming gold-coloured façade.
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3 YEARS AGO
This new sustainable property features a unique office environment, showroom and warehouse hub for South Island distribution – Innovative design by Warren and Mahoney Architects.
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3 YEARS AGO
This is a case study on the Midnight Braddon and Klymet Control by SOLOS Glass.
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3 YEARS AGO
What once was an un-renovated workers cottage hosting the best light and views from the bathroom, has now been transformed into a flexible two-storey home with a line up of light fittings that are refined and seamless.
