Many would not be aware that twin girls do very much need their own space, but at the same time, they also need to stay close, thereby the challenge presented to the architects was to design a functional and aesthetically-pleasing space that is quite literally, two-halves of the same pod. Continue reading “A Functional and Aesthetically-pleasing Space Design”
A New Healthcare Building Design
The facility’s design supports the VA’s mission to keep the patient at the center of care team. Continue reading “A New Healthcare Building Design”
Amazing Makeover from A Garage to A Bedroom Suite
Of all the places to put up guests, the garage probably doesn’t spring to mind unless you’re the Dursleys or the Grinch. But what about after a garage makeover, in which a previously underutilized storage space is converted into a perfectly-appointed guest suite? With a beyond adorable attached washroom? Continue reading “Amazing Makeover from A Garage to A Bedroom Suite”
A Modern Masterpiece Owned by An Interior Designer
A welcoming curved walkway leads to the front door of an unique 1930s era white stucco house on Ava Crescent. To step inside this home, designed for the Group of Seven founder, Lawren Harris, by Russian architect Alexandra Biriukova, is to feel transported back in time, perhaps to one of Harris’ renowned artistic gatherings. Continue reading “A Modern Masterpiece Owned by An Interior Designer”
Planning A Home Renovation for Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg
One year after Palo Alto officials gave the thumbs down to Mark Zuckerberg’s plan to rebuild his four homes in the Crescent Park neighborhood, the Facebook founder is moving ahead with a less ambitious renovation plan. Continue reading “Planning A Home Renovation for Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg”
First Anniversary Celebration of A UTA Artist Space
The pioneering UTA Artist Space in Boyle Heights is celebrating its anniversary with a survey of works by Nikolai and Simon Haas, otherwise known as the Haas Brothers, Sept. 9 through Oct. 14. The 33-year-old art-and-design twins have been on the scene for just six years, but that’s enough for a full-scale survey (their first L.A. show), including furniture, installations and objets d’art. Continue reading “First Anniversary Celebration of A UTA Artist Space”
A Stadium with Huge Home-like Dressing Rooms
Atletico Madrid have taken a significant step closer to completing their move to the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium as work on the state-of-the-art playing pitch came to its conclusion. Continue reading “A Stadium with Huge Home-like Dressing Rooms”
A Beautiful Art for Climate Change
In her latest exhibit, Halifax artist Lisa Cochrane uses decommissioned fire hose and “a palette of fire” to make art about climate change, fire and formal beauty. Continue reading “A Beautiful Art for Climate Change”
Memories for Old Soldiers’ Homes
When the towers of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers began rising after the Civil War, they were seen as soaring monuments to the nation’s benevolence. But after more than a century of use, they became more of an albatross. Continue reading “Memories for Old Soldiers’ Homes”
The Easiest Ways and Tricks to Inspire Creativity
Well-designed workplaces often create environments that make their employees more creative, often without even realising they have done it. Continue reading “The Easiest Ways and Tricks to Inspire Creativity”