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Courtyard House / FGR Architects
Courtyard House / FGR Architects © Peter Bennetts + 15 Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/993107/courtyard-house-fgr-architects © Peter Bennetts Text description provided by the architects. The Courtyard Residence resembles a rectangular origami of concrete and glass. The project aims to design calm expression, heightened experience, and seamless function. © Peter Bennetts © Peter Bennetts Concrete geometry and bespoke glass apertures deliver privacy and prismatic delight. An understated street elevation with implied, layered volumes realizes a heightened sense of intrigue and wonder. If the streetscape view is largely private, the interiors bloom poetically with warm materiality. © Peter Bennetts A low-rise form contains a masterful series of concertinaed…
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LONDON COLLEGE OF GARDEN DESIGN NAMES MOST ICONIC NEW GARDENS
As well as being outstanding examples of garden design they are working with their environment and the climate change that we are experiencing. LONDON COLLEGE OF GARDEN DESIGN NAMES MOST ICONIC NEW GARDENS The London College of Garden Design (LCGD) recently asked an international panel of speakers to choose their iconic garden of the previous decade that will, in their mind, be the gardens we will still be talking about as landmarks in garden design in 20 years-time. Everyone who came to the presentations was asked to vote for the most iconic new gardens and the results are now in! The top-rated gardens are – 1. Hilldrop –…
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New listings lag as Fraser Valley real estate market sees third month of declining sales
Fraser Valley Real Estate Board New listings lag as Fraser Valley real estate market sees third month of declining sales With sales down almost seven per cent from October, and new listings off by more than 20 per cent,the Fraser Valley housing market continues its slowing trend heading into the holiday season. D SURREY, British Columbia, Dec. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With sales down almost seven per cent from October, and new listings off by more than 20 per cent, the Fraser Valley housing market continues its slowing trend heading into the holiday season. Despite the market slowdown, opportunities are available, as evidenced by brisk turnover time frames. In…
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North West hung an Elf on the Shelf doll above her home’s stove with signs saying ‘Fire!’ as a Christmas decoration for her brother Psalm
North West and Kim Kardashian in Portofino, Italy in May 2022.NINO/GC Images Kim Kardashian and North West got their house ready for Christmas Wednesday night. West created personalized displays featuring Elves on the Shelf for each of her younger siblings. Kardashian also showed off a massive Christmas tree and a hired piano player. North West and Kim Kardashian got their Calabasas, California, home ready for Christmas Wednesday night, decorating the estate with Christmas trees, lights, and surprises for West’s three younger siblings, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm. In an Instagram story posted to Kardashian’s account early Thursday, the reality TV star showed off the holiday decor, explaining how West made personalized…
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The Kardashian-Jenner Family’s 2022 Holiday Decorations: Photos
A very Kardashian Kris-mas. The Kardashian-Jenners are known for going big and bold with their holiday decor, and their 2022 furnishings are no exception. Kylie Jenner was the first of her family members to share her Christmas tree, unveiling the 20-foot giant via Instagram just after Thanksgiving weekend. “Tis the season,” the Kardashians star, 25, captioned a video of the massive structure, which was decorated with simple white lights and red and green ornaments. Jenner also shared footage of her and daughter Stormi, 4, decorating the tree with Santa and candy cane decorations. (The Kylie Cosmetics founder, for her part, added a Hostess Donuts bauble.) Though Kourtney Kardashian had yet…
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Can rugs and curtains help you save energy this winter? | Society
Designing a “warm” home is a common obsession for decorators and interior designers. But with the uncertainty of the energy bills and the arrival of the colder months, that warmth ceases to be an abstract concept; we actually need our house to be warmer and to remain that way for longer. And even if the obvious course of action would seem to be carrying out a renovation that makes it as energy-efficient as possible, the fastest and cheapest solution could involve little decorative tricks. But how useful is the decoration when preparing the house for winter? “Finding a house’s cold or humid areas in order to be able to treat…
