Untreated lime plaster, pine, concrete and steel were used to “capture the essence of architectural authenticity” at this minimalist home in Sweden, designed by local architect Per Bornstein in collaboration with its client. Named House… Read More »Per Bornstein designs minimalist home in western Sweden as a “timeless sanctuary”
Whether you like to enjoy the sunsets while lounging on your deck or love to host parties, the wooden deck often becomes the respite of your life. During the warm summer months, people become more… Read More »Deck Safety Tips That You Should Know Before Building One
The recently unveiled Shanghai opera house is the latest Snøhetta project designed to let visitors wander over its roof. Here, we have collected five of the studio’s buildings with walkable exteriors. Since its first major… Read More »Five striking Snøhetta buildings that you can walk all over
In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing a glossy pink, spiralled baguette holder created by Swedish designer Gustaf Westman. Westman designed the Barbie-pink baguette holder in Stockholm, where it was 3D-printed in recycled plastic.… Read More »“Finally someone designing for my needs” says commenter
A tidy roof is a healthy roof that will never give any problems and last long. Cleaning the roof regularly can prevent roof damage except for the ones that happen from wear and tear. However,… Read More »Dealing with leaking roofs – Tips that every homeowner should know
Architecture practices Studio Gugger and Channel have repurposed local stone, lime and deadwood to renovate the Fowlescombe Farm retreat in Devon, England. Nestled in the foothills of Dartmoor, the transformation of a 16th-century farm into… Read More »Dartmoor retreat responds to the “rhythm of farm life”