Architecture | Decoration | Design

May 19, 2024

Beautiful Greek Architecture Inspired By Its Captivating Natural Setting

Greece, like several other countries, is well-known around the world as being a wonderful tourist destination, a great place to spend vacations at and a welcoming country overall. It also has adistinctive architectural style with many buildings being defined by a light color palette and a use of natural materials...

May 19, 2024

A Triangle-Shaped House With Giant Eaves

To say that the Eaves House is a bit unusual would be an understatement, especially if we compare it with some of the classic and traditional house designs around the world. Several details stand out in its case and we’ll go over some of them shortly. The house was actually...

May 19, 2024

Iconic Palm Springs Kaufmann House Shines as an Important Architectural Masterpiece

The Kaufmann Desert House might have an unassuming name but it has a very important pedigree. Considered one of the most important examples of 20th-century architecture, the Palm Springs, California home is classified along with iconic structures such Fallingwater, Robie House, Gropius House and Gamble House. Department store owner Edgar...

May 19, 2024

A Japanese-Inspired House With A Dynamic Facade Design

The Shutter House is a very interesting and unusual building for several reasons. For example, it’s a house located in Wembley, Australia and the local architecture and traditions played an important role in its overall design but at the same time the project has been heavy influences by Japanese architecture....

May 19, 2024

Modern One Story House That Blends Modesty With Sophistication

The number of floors a house has can depend on a variety of different factors and it’s usually structured that occupies very small plots which are more likely to be developed vertically. Modern one-story houses are however quite common as well, especially when the main focus of the design is...

May 19, 2024

The Invisible House Made Of Mirrors Near Joshua Tree National Park

If you look at it from just the right angle this entire house blends in so well that it completely disappears, making it easy to understand why it’s been dubbed The Invisible House. This was a project developed film producer Christ Hanley and architect Tomas Osinsk. The house is situated...

May 19, 2024

CMU Walls And Types Of Cinder Blocks

CMU walls are one of the most common types of walls in large buildings and skyscrapers. They are strong, long-lasting, and one of the safest types of walls in modern architecture. So it’s no wonder they are so popular. CMU walls are built with concrete blocks called cinder blocks and...

May 19, 2024

Average Step Height Of Interior Stairs

Step height is actually quite generic. If you have a two-story home then there’s a good chance you have a set of interior stairs. One question we get a lot is, “what is the appropriate step height for interior stairs?” Thankfully, the answer is quite simple. One of the best...

May 19, 2024

Beautiful Structures Around The World That Were Built From Black Concrete

Separately, exposed concrete and the color black don’t really have much in common. It’s not a well-known fact that you can actually put the two together, the result being black pigmented concrete. There’s been experiments done with it since the 1950s and over the years we’ve developed new ways to...

May 19, 2024

Split Level House Vs. Bi Level House: Mid-Century Modern Dreams

Split-level house vs. bi-level house? Have you been racking your brain trying to find out this difference? There are many different types of homes that are separated by stairs or different living quarters. For example, most condominiums are actually one building that is split into two or more parts. But...

May 19, 2024

Miami Architecture Evolves from Art Deco to Full Range of World-Class Designs

Perhaps best known for the Art Deco history ofSouth Beach, Miami architecture offers much more variety and in recent years has become a city with a full range of architectural gems with exploring. Looking past the art deco — and what many now call “tropical deco” — there are plenty...

May 19, 2024

Tuscan Farmhouse Blends a Historic Structure with Easy Modern Luxury

A rustic exterior that exudes authentic Tuscan style encompasses a renovated interior full of relaxed luxury and ease. ThisItalian farmhouse in the Tuscan countryside is the perfect marriage of tradition and cosmopolitan living, designed for effortless living and entertaining. Designed by Studio Svetti Architecture in collaboration with architects Martina Nocentini...

May 19, 2024

What Is Tuck Pointing In Bricklaying?

Tuck pointing is something you probably know the meaning of but don’t know it yet. But in today’s world, with the internet at our fingertips, it’s so easy to find out anything that we don’t know in mere seconds. So why not educate yourself? When it comes to bricklaying, one...

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