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10 IDEAS FOR CREATING AN ACCENT WALL USING UNCONVENTIONAL MATERIALS

MichaelAugust 11, 2017

Contemporist have put together an unexpected yet creative compilation of inspiring accent walls that makes use of unconventional materials to create truly stunning outcomes. We picked 10 of our favourites from their original article to share and give...

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THE BAMBOO PLAYHOUSE IN MALAYSIA BY ELEENA JAMIL ARCHITECTS

MichaelAugust 11, 2017

SYNOPSIS The Bamboo Playhouse by Eleena Jamil Architects is a public pavilion that showcases the versatility of bamboo as a building material, something Asian builders have mastered overtime. Located in Kuala Lumpur's Perdana Botanical Gardens, the ...

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THE “RESORT IN HOUSE” IN VIETNAM BY ALPES GREEN DESIGN AND BUILD

MichaelAugust 11, 2017

SYNOPSIS The "Resort in House" in Da Nang, Vietnam is an exemplary tropical townhouse designed by Alpes Green Design. The 2.5 bedroom home is a long, narrow volume punctured with garden courts and a light well, while enveloped by a 'porous' facade t...

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100% DESIGN SOUTH AFRICA 2017: AFRICA’S PREMIER EXHIBITION FOR HIGH-END CONTEMPORARY DESIGN

MichaelAugust 10, 2017

From being a fledging show in 2014, 100% Design South Africa has matured into Africa’s premier exhibition and sourcing platform for high-end contemporary design. The event kicked off yesterday at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Gauteng a...

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THE WAVE HOUSE IN CALIFORNIA BY MARIO ROMANO

MichaelAugust 10, 2017

SYNOPSIS The Wave House, designed and built by Santa Monica- based architect, Mario Romano, features an unmistakable facade of undulating white aluminium cladding. The impressive aesthetic is carried through entire development with fluid spaces, wal...

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TWO HULLS HOUSE IN CANADA BY MACKAY-LYONS SWEETAPPLE ARCHITECTS

MichaelAugust 10, 2017

SYNOPSIS The Two Hulls House in Quebec, Canada is a peculiar family home designed by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects. As the name implies, the home features two rectilinear volumes that float above the shoreline like two ship’s hulls up on cradle...

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DEAR FUTURE YOUNG ARCHITECT: A THOUGHT PIECE BY MICHAEL RISCICA

MichaelAugust 9, 2017

This article by American Architect Michael Riscica offers a healthy dose of advice for the young architect seeking to define his or her purpose or career path. Originally published on his blog, Young Architect, the piece highlights key factors young...

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ARCHITECT/BUILDER/DEVELOPER: A JONATHAN SEGAL DOCUMENTARY

MichaelAugust 9, 2017

The Q in San Diego by Jonathan Segal An inspiring documentary from 2009 on the 'architect-developer' Jonathan Segal (FAIA), a man who is pioneering a new way to build cities through sustainable design using urban projects such as high-density resid...

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PEEL PLACE TOWNHOUSES IN LONDON BY DEXTER MOREN ASSOCIATES

MichaelAugust 9, 2017

SYNOPSIS Located on Lillie Road, Earl’s Court, London, Peel Place is a development designed by Dexter Moren Associates which features nine family-sized townhouses expressed as a contemporary vernacular of the traditional London terraces/townhouses. ...

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DAR BIANCA VILLA IN MARRAKESH BY IMAD RHAMOUNI

MichaelAugust 8, 2017

Located in Rabat, Marrakesh, Dar Bianca is a metal and glass villa designed by Algerian architect Imad Rhamouni in collaboration with the villa's French owners. Built in 2006, the villa is a two-level house which includes two living areas, a sleek ki...

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PARK ‘N’ SEAT BENCH: A STUDENT PROJECT BY OBAYANJU OLUWAPELUMI

THE PROPOSED UNITY FOUNTAIN DOME FOR ABUJA BY AMADI IZUCHUKWU MAGNUS

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A HOUSE OVER A GARDEN: LOS LIMONEROS IN SPAIN BY GUS WÜSTEMANN ARCHITECTS

HOUSE DUK IN JOHANNESBURG BY NICO VAN DER MEULEN ARCHITECTS

CASA 23.2 IN CANADA BY OMER ARBEL OFFICE

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THE WAVE HOUSE IN CALIFORNIA BY MARIO ROMANO

DIY

DIY: HOW TO MAKE WINE BOTTLE PENDANT LIGHTS

CREATE A DIY COAT RACK FROM TREE BRANCHES AND PALLET WOOD

DIY: MAKING STRING LANTERNS AND LAMPSHADES

NEWS

OLUSEGUN LADEGA SPEAKS ON THE PROGRESS OF THE NIGERIAN ARCHITECT

CLARION EVENTS WEST AFRICA BREAKS NEW GROUNDS WITH ITS NACC &NBCC PARTNERSHIP

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THE WAVE HOUSE IN CALIFORNIA BY MARIO ROMANO

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PEEL PLACE TOWNHOUSES IN LONDON BY DEXTER MOREN ASSOCIATES

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A HOUSE OVER A GARDEN: LOS LIMONEROS IN SPAIN BY GUS WÜSTEMANN ARCHITECTS