Deezen

OCTOBER 8, 2024

We continue our series on mid-century modern design with a profile of Eero Saarinen , the Finnish-American architect and industrial designer whose creations were adopted as the optimistic symbols of a new post-war age. "We

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Deezen

AUGUST 29, 2024

Promotion: the eighth edition of design exhibition Look Book hosted almost 70 brands over three days at this year's design fair International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF). At this year's Look Book, the collective displayed its Tloque series, made in collaboration with designer Taller Batán and informed by life cycles in nature.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Inspired by a childhood dream of Thoreau’s Walden Pond, he wanted to create a small and simple, yet modern studio in which to write, reflect, and enjoy nature. "To Smith, an ardent classicist with a modern point of view. To bring his vision to life, the poet called upon architect Eric J. "To

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

AUGUST 15, 2022

Here is the next installment of "Book Briefs," the series of occasional posts featuring short first-hand descriptions of some of the numerous books that publishers send to me for consideration on this blog. Verify in Field: Projects and Coversations Höweler Yoon by Eric Höweler and J. in the Details."

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Deezen

MARCH 7, 2023

Local practice Child Studio has designed a house in a mews courtyard in London that mixes mid-century modern furniture with custom-made pieces in a nod to fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent's home. The post Child Studio blends mid-century modern and art deco details in Mayfair pied-à-terre appeared first on Dezeen.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. As he continues to push the boundaries of what small-scale firms can achieve, Centerfield Studio’s future is grounded in design for modern life.

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Architizer

AUGUST 18, 2022

Whether you’re nestled under a tree in a local park, reclined poolside in an exotic location, or simply sitting with a glass of something ice cold watching the sun drop down beyond the horizon, spending a few hours with your nose stuck in a captivating book during the long summer days is one of life’s greatest pleasures. On Bramante.

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SW Oregon Architect

AUGUST 21, 2022

As I wrote back in 2018 , he was most noteworthy for challenging the orthodoxy of Modernism and reawaking our perception of what architecture was, is, and can be. I for one have not forgotten the lessons I gleaned many years ago from his books and work, and I continue to learn from them today. Living Room, Vanna Venturi House.

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Archinect

MARCH 29, 2023

For this single-family renovation project, we lowered the basement level to create a connection to the backyard and removed an unsightly rear stair to make room for a modern balcony addition. The warm-hued white oak millwork flows up to the second level with a custom staircase and a built-in reading nook.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

OCTOBER 24, 2022

This statement is a key to the philosophy of the firm, whose houses are suffused with a kind of quiet sophistication that mingle elegant, subtle modernism, with respect for local vernacular traditions. Featuring inviting interiors, exteriors, and gardens, the book is an expression of eloquent design.

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Portland Architecture

DECEMBER 12, 2022

A recent Seattle house was featured in a New York Times article called " A Modern Home That Looks Toward the Sky and the Water." He has also received a series of commissions in the Miami Design District in 2018 (in collaboration with SB Architects), years after publishing a book on his alleyway explorations, Tight Urbanism , in 2010.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

While using books for interior decoration is not a new idea, it has been brought back into focus by a now-viral TikTok video posted in December by San Diego-based interior designer Kailee Blalock. Built-in shelves made from Victorian Ash are the focal point of the room and have been densely filled with a collection of ceramic art and books.

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Deezen

MARCH 15, 2023

Barlett School of Architecture professor Robin Wilson has shared with Dezeen a selection of eclectic brutalist buildings in Paris that are featured in his latest book , Brutalist Paris. Published by Blue Crow Media , the Brutalist Paris book is made up of seven essays detailing over 150 buildings completed in the 1950s through to the 1980s.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The recently released 100 Women: Architects in Practice book showcases the work of 100 architects from around the world. This book aims to be a small part in the process of correcting that imbalance, while also looking at what architecture is, who it is for and what it can do."

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Community Architect

AUGUST 8, 2024

Vishan Chakrabarti wrote this book in the time of the pandemic which he describes as "space and time ruptured". His new book sheds a lot more light on why separating architecture from urban design is a big problem and less light on how connecting these two professions could be a solution to many of the world's current problems.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Breuer’s Bohemia surveys the houses he designed in Connecticut and Massachusetts from the 1950s through the ’70s, many of which were commissioned by a few culturally progressive clients—chiefly Rufus and Leslie Stillman and Andrew and Jamie Gagarin—who coalesced around him into a dynamic social circle.

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Dwell

MAY 23, 2024

Surprising no one, the residence and its recent add-on belongs to a children’s book illustrator known for their love of color. A wall of joinery conceals a door back to the rest of the house and gives the feeling that the new extension is an escape, marking the point where the traditional terraced house becomes a modern urban oasis.

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30X40 Design Workshop

MARCH 21, 2020

Sharing my process for how I work remotely with clients. Because social distancing protocols have forced us all into new working environments, I thought now would be the perfect time to share how I make, present and catalog all the revisions every design project requires from a distance.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

AUGUST 8, 2022

The tradition of building using these orders was maintained well into the 20th century, until modernism began to dominate architecture. The book contains a large number of Terry’s drawings and sketches from travels, as well as linocuts.

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Design Thoughts Architects

APRIL 28, 2023

Vaastu Shastra and Client Requirement When designing homes in India, we face clashes between the genuine necessities of our clients and the traditional principles of Vaastu Shastra. However, we, the architects, must craft spaces that cater to the authentic desires of our clients. Book Appointment 4.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

DECEMBER 6, 2021

REFERRAL LINKS : dDAB COMMENTARY : Hearing the name Rob Krier , I immediately think of the book Urban Space , the 1979 English edition of Stadtraum in Theorie und Praxis , published in 1975. That influential book is actually all I think of, since I've never followed the career of the architect and urban planner born in Luxembourg in 1938.

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Design Thoughts Architects

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Project Architects: Ar.Luqman, Ar.Mahantesh Mr Manoj is one of our most esteemed clients at Design Thoughts, and we are excited to kick-start his modern-contemporary fusion duplex home design in Odisha soon. He wanted a four to five-BHK contemporary home and explained that he likes a unique modern exterior design.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. The post Modern Vernacular: Emerging Firm of the Year Studio Toggle on Pioneering Cross-Cultural Architecture appeared first on Journal.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

A review of a new book released this week: The Japanese House Since 1945 by Naomi Pollock, published by Thames & Hudson, November 2023 ( Amazon / Bookshop ) What makes modern and contemporary Japanese houses so appealing? Each house is documented in two to five pages with photographs, drawings, and a brief description.

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Design Thoughts Architects

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

At Design Thoughts Architects, we initially jot down the client’s ideas to design their dream homes. One client who approached us was Mr Pavan. He wanted a modern villa with a touch of Art Deco style for his family of five. The use of rounded corners for the massing exhibits traits of Art Deco and modern style.

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Design Thoughts Architects

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

At Design Thoughts Architects, we initially jot down the client’s ideas to design their dream homes. One client who approached us was Mr Pavan. He wanted a Luxury modern villa with a touch of Art Deco style for his family of five. The use of rounded corners for the massing exhibits traits of Art Deco and modern style.

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Design Thoughts Architects

DECEMBER 2, 2022

I recently had the opportunity to explain to one of our new house desired clients what it is that we do as an architectural firm. We design buildings that are functional and meet the client’s needs, but we also design them with a theme or an architectural style in mind. Best Architects do so much more than that.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The book details how Diller Scofidio + Renfro was commissioned for the project after the Taubmans had already gone through a series of other designs from prominent firms. The door has the shape of the clients' thumbprints "The clients were very unusual. T he book in many ways is about her as much as the house really."

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Design Thoughts Architects

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Project Architects: Ar.Luqman, Ar.Mahantesh Mr Manoj is one of our most esteemed clients at Design Thoughts, and we are excited to kick-start his modern-contemporary fusion duplex home design in Odisha soon. He wanted a four to five-BHK contemporary home and explained that he likes a unique modern exterior design.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

MARCH 13, 2023

Preparing for this post I counted roughly one hundred books in my library that are related to exhibitions. Surprisingly, given that I tend to buy catalogs and other companion books to exhibitions I visit, only a quarter of those hundred are exhibitions I have seen in person.

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Shades of Grey

MARCH 25, 2024

You give the client a dozen copies to pass around the boardroom table. But Modernism itself is now a hundred years old and everything we do is built upon reworking a rich cultural inheritance. We had given up on A1 sheets for concept work. Much more agile and effective to laser print A3 or A4 booklets. Iteration is easier.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

JULY 18, 2022

The book chronicles Stern’s formative years, architectural education, and half-century of architectural practice, touching on all the influences that shaped him. Bush Presidential Center, as well as references the many clients, fellow architects, and professional partners who have peopled his extraordinary career. Stern Architects.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

When a new homeowner purchased an apartment in a converted industrial warehouse in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood, she turned to architect and interior designer Robert Garneau to integrate ample storage space—namely for clothes and books.

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Dwell

MARCH 28, 2023

Our client purchased the house in 2017, and sought modern amenities, more interior light, and an expanded living area into the garden. A lifetime of exquisite mementos, artifacts, and books round out the new work.

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Design Thoughts Architects

MAY 15, 2023

Combining Classical and Contemporary Elements What is Neoclassical architecture in Modern Homes? The aesthetic appeal of neoclassical architecture has made it a popular choice among modern architects and homeowners, although it came from 18th-century Europe. They have altered it to meet modern tastes and values.

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Design Thoughts Architects

JUNE 25, 2023

Modern Villa Design is a dream for many homeowners, as it allows them to ⁠ create a luxurious and stunning living space that reflects their unique style and preferences. At Design Thought Architect, we have compiled seven essential guidelines to assist you ⁠in creating a beautiful modern villa design that surpasses your expectations.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

JANUARY 17, 2022

With Until Proven Safe , they bring us a book as compelling as it is definitive, not only urgent reading for social-distanced times but also an up-to-the-minute investigation of the interplay of forces–––biological, political, technological––that shape our modern world.

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