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Shrinking Spaces, Expanding Horizons: Navigating Tiny Living in an Off-Grid Houseboat

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The judging process for Architizer’s 12th Annual A+Awards is now away. Subscribe to our Awards Newsletter to receive updates about Public Voting, and stay tuned for winners announcements later this spring.    “Water is central to these kinds of desirable ecologies that can reshape cities,” says Ham Dong, co-founder and partner of Crossboundaries. The firm … Read More "Shrinking Spaces, Expanding Horizons: Navigating Tiny Living in an Off-Grid Houseboat" The post Shrinking Spaces, Expanding Horizons: Navigating Tiny Living in an Off-Grid Houseboat appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T5tpfL

Vitra extends European presence with showroom openings

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Promotion: Swiss furniture brand Vitra is expanding its European presence through a programme of showroom openings in renovated, distinctive historic buildings. The brand, which is known for high-end office and home furniture by leading designers, has embarked on a programme of showroom expansion and renovation to add to its global presence. “All Vitra showrooms reflect … Read More "Vitra extends European presence with showroom openings" The post Vitra extends European presence with showroom openings appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T5tpKv

an ethereal lightness defines studio gameiro’s the VAULT in lisbon

inside the vault apartment by studio gameiro   Studio Gameiro completes The VAULT as an integrated residential project, spanning approximately 157 sqm in size and located in a singular building on the historic and creative Rua de São Bento street in Lisbon. ‘As good and long lasting stories go, we wanted to take this challenge … Read More "an ethereal lightness defines studio gameiro’s the VAULT in lisbon" The post an ethereal lightness defines studio gameiro’s the VAULT in lisbon appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T5tp29

True trends always answer a need

As TikTok and other platforms become increasingly flooded with home-styling ideas, Michelle Ogundehin shares advice on how to navigate changing trends in the era of ubiquitous social media. Newspaper journalists are often keen for a quote on “the latest trends”. What do I think of polka dots? What about red paint: hot right now, non? … Read More "True trends always answer a need" The post True trends always answer a need appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T5Kcrl

Augmented Drawing: Redefining Sketching for the Digital Age

Calling all architects to join the conversation! Rate and review your favorite design softwares and hardwares on Architizer’s Tech Directory, a new library of tech tools for designers. “Imagine if you could see your ideas materialize in a matter of seconds, onsite and without waiting for construction to be finalized to evaluate and experience your design.” … Read More "Augmented Drawing: Redefining Sketching for the Digital Age" The post Augmented Drawing: Redefining Sketching for the Digital Age appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T5KcXF

Pearl Home Certification: Leading the Way to High Performance

A Platinum-level Pearl Certification renovation in Long Island, NY, prioritized both comfort and cost savings. The homeowners installed heat pumps, ENERGY STAR certified windows and doors, advanced cellulose-dense insulation, as well as solar panels. Smart home technology helps them manage energy and monitor savings Tracking home improvements The journey towards a more sustainable, comfortable, and … Read More "Pearl Home Certification: Leading the Way to High Performance" The post Pearl Home Certification: Leading the Way to High Performance appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T5Kc22

Al-Jawad Pike creates marble store for APL in NYC

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British architecture studio Al-Jawad Pike has used colourful marble for the interiors of trainer brand Athletic Propulsion Labs’ second flagship store in Soho, New York City. The interior of the 3,900-square-foot space (1,188 square metre) was laid out in a curving amphitheatre design, which the studio designed to be “simple yet severe” while creating a … Read More "Al-Jawad Pike creates marble store for APL in NYC" The post Al-Jawad Pike creates marble store for APL in NYC appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T5HDfn

Modern Minarets: 6 Contemporary Mosques Celebrating Cultural Diversity

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The judging process for Architizer’s 12th Annual A+Awards is now away. Subscribe to our Awards Newsletter to receive updates about Public Voting, and stay tuned for winners announcements later this spring.    “Islam is like a crystal-clear river that takes the color of the riverbed it flows over.” Through those words, Dr. Umar Faruq Abd’Allah … Read More "Modern Minarets: 6 Contemporary Mosques Celebrating Cultural Diversity" The post Modern Minarets: 6 Contemporary Mosques Celebrating Cultural Diversity appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T5HDRM

frank gehry designs new center for young artists at LA’s colburn school

frank gehry-designed school: breaking ground ceremony   The Colburn School in Los Angeles, one of the world’s leading schools for music and dance, held a groundbreaking ceremony for its 100,000-square-foot expansion designed by Frank Gehry. The new Colburn Center will dramatically increase the school’s elite training and performance facilities and provide much-needed performance space, including a … Read More "frank gehry designs new center for young artists at LA’s colburn school" The post frank gehry designs new center for young artists at LA’s colburn school appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T5FgwQ

Barbican’s Unravel exhibition explores the subversive power of textiles

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Curator Lotte Johnson discusses the transformative power of textiles in this video produced by Dezeen for the Barbican’s latest exhibition. Titled Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art, the exhibition examines how textiles have been employed to explore themes spanning power, oppression, gender and belonging. It features over 100 works that make use of … Read More "Barbican’s Unravel exhibition explores the subversive power of textiles" The post Barbican’s Unravel exhibition explores the subversive power of textiles appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T57Hkq