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Celebrity Living Rooms

Aug 12, 2011 No Comments

Ever wonder how the stars you see on TV live? Though most are private about their homes, you can find some inspiring images of celebrity homes of the some of our favorite stars.

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Historical, listed buildings: How to get around planning

Jan 04, 2011 No Comments

As with most listed buildings, the amount of restrictions and red tape to get around to make any sort of modifications can be a real headache. This masterpiece design by Hogarth Architects will show you that there is hope for listed building owners.

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London House Design in Coastal Town of Japan

Sep 01, 2010 1 Comment

This retreat house sits on a site of coastal town of Kamakura, Japan. Designed by London-based architecture company Foster and Partners, this cotemporary house is built for a prominent collector of Buddhist art…

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What Is Organic Architecture?

Aug 19, 2010 No Comments

In the later half of the twentieth century, Modernist architects took the concept of organic architecture to new heights. By using new forms of concrete and cantilever trusses, architects could create swooping arches without visible beams or pillars.

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Architecture | New Apple Store, Covent Garden, London

Aug 06, 2010 3 Comments

Architecturally speaking this new Apple store keeps the original London style with innovative additions. It is a 2 storey building and is the now the biggest Apple Store in the World…

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Architect career information

May 21, 2010 No Comments

Architects design new buildings and the spaces in and around them and supervise their construction. They also help with the conservation, restoration and re-use of existing buildings. They are involved in projects from beginning to end, from site selection and design through to completion, working closely with clients, with a range of professionals including surveyors, [...]

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Raise the Euston Arch – and get railway architecture back on track

Mar 24, 2010 1 Comment

Could it happen? Might the wondrous Euston Arch, so wrongfully demolished in 1962, return to front the new “super-terminus” planned to send a future generation of 250mph trains scything from London to Birmingham in 49 minutes – and beyond to Merseyside, Manchester and Glasgow? It is just possible.

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Exploring History of Indian Architecture

Mar 19, 2010 No Comments

Indian architecture is the most enduring achievement of the Indian civilization. Indian architecture has evolved through centuries because of socio-economic, geographic condition and due to vast diversities. Indian architecture belongs to different periods of history that represents their respective period.

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Q & A about the Architect Profession

Mar 15, 2010 Comments Off

Question: What Is an Architect? Answer: An architect is a licensed professional who organizes space. Architects design houses, office buildings, skyscrapers, landscapes, and even entire cities. Architects are trained in many areas, from historic preservation to structural engineering. Like doctors and lawyers, architects have completed university programs and lengthy internships. In most parts of the [...]

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The Strangest Building Designs in the World

Mar 15, 2010 1 Comment

Strangebuildings.com has a wonderful collection of the world’s most unusual architecture and together with Bored Panda presents you an incredible list of 33 strangest buildings in the world, and best of all, it’s not just another random list, but it is based on 4.520 unique visitor votes. So don’t blame us for this exact order, [...]

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Commercial Architecture – The Facade of the Zara Store at Westfield London

Mar 12, 2010 3 Comments

Fashion chain Zara’s flagship store in west London’s Westfield shopping centre has a facade made from panels of HI-MACS material. Designer Zara Studio and fabricators Gruppo Candido Hermida chose HI-MACS in a Toffee Brown hue, and combined it with a metal trim between the pieces. Using 81 panels of HI-MACS and 3 sheets of steel, [...]

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