Modern Architecture

How to turn your loft space into a beautiful bedroom

Feb 28, 2013 No Comments

As house prices fall more and more people are looking at ways of increasing the value of their own property. Loft conversions are one of the best ways to do so, by adding another room to your home and a usable space which is unique. Many people decide that they will turn their loft into [...]

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Architects Build Down with Underground Homes

Jul 11, 2012 No Comments

The architectural world went through a phase where everything had to be built up, and competitors were trying to outdo one another with who could design and build the tallest structure on earth. It seems the underground homes have completely turned that phase on its head, and people are now asking for their homes to [...]

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Creating a Green Roof Garden

Apr 08, 2010 6 Comments

Even small or city roof tops, where space is a premium, can be transformed into fabulous areas for summer dining and entertaining. Roof gardens and raised gardens can add value to your home and give it a whole new angle

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Modern Stairs & Stairwells

Apr 07, 2010 No Comments

According to their position, stairs are categorized as follows: Interior Exterior According to their function, they are categorized as follows: Main stairs Service stairs Portable stairs According to their construction, stairs are categorized as follows: Stone stairs Timber stairs Concrete stairs Iron and steel stairs Stairs from modern materials Stairs are classified according to their [...]

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Lighting for the Infinity Bridge.

Feb 23, 2010 2 Comments

Speirs and Major Associates shared some photos on http://www.contemporist.com that show their work on the lighting of the Infinity Bridge  that was completed last year in Stockton-on-Tees, England. About the bridge: The brief called for an iconic structure as part of the Stockton-on-Tees regeneration of the North Shore site.  The resulting footbridge now links the [...]

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10 Strange And Futuristic Buildings in UK

Feb 19, 2010 No Comments

The UK, despite its famous or infamous image as the world’s most conservative nation, still has the knack of keeping up with the future of architecture as well as making a mess of it. Some of the most incredible /odd buildings in the UK have caught the eye of overseas developers and architects and are [...]

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The Best of Modern Architecture In London

Feb 15, 2010 11 Comments

London is a city known for its beautiful and historic buildings designed by some of the world’s most famous architects. Since the turn of the century, however, a new type of architecture, constructed using concrete, steel and glass, has become an increasingly important part of the ever-changing cityscape. This modern architecture is a highly visible [...]

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Modern House in Santander

Feb 10, 2010 2 Comments

A-cero Architects designed this house overlooking the Miera River near Santander, Spain. House in Santander by A-cero Architects The house is located on a 2.204m2 plot presenting a strong slope, with a difference of height of 17m in a 55m long terrain. The site is delimited by the access road on the South, neighbouring plots [...]

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New York Modern Architecture

Feb 08, 2010 3 Comments

Walter Gropius, Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe, collectively know as “The Big Three”, developed the principles of modern architecture in Europe during the 1920’s and early 30’s. Their philosophy was famously exposed to the world at the extremely influential 1932 International Exhibition of Modern Architecture at New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). [...]

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Living in a green home

Jan 25, 2010 1 Comment

An interesting title appeared recently in a reputable newspaper. The title was ‘Beautiful and Smart,” an intriguing and confusing title choice considering the article appeared in the real estate section of the newspaper. The article described a green architectural house that was both aesthetically beautiful and eco ‘smart.’

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