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Interiors studio Fettle drew on the neo-baroque architecture of this Edwardian building in London’s Soho when converting it into a members’ club, as well as nodding to the area’s colourful history of the 1950s and 60s. Owned by Maslow’s, the group behind Fitzrovia club Mortimer House, 1 Warwick features mid-century furniture and lighting along with … Read More "Fettle channels Soho’s “grittier” years at 1 Warwick members’ club" The post Fettle channels Soho’s “grittier” years at 1 Warwick members’ club appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SpvWdL

In this renovated loft in Brooklyn, the owner both resides and hosts public art performances within a space divided by a variety of inserted volumes. The loft is located in a late 19th-century cast iron building in Williamsburg that once served as a hat factory, and was renovated by a team of architects. A team … Read More "Another Seedbed is an apartment that doubles as a performance space" The post Another Seedbed is an apartment that doubles as a performance space appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SprXJ9

For our latest lookbook, we’ve gathered ten minimalist bedrooms with peaceful designs, ranging from a Mexican bedroom with a concrete bed to a cosy space in a former girls’ school in Puglia. Natural materials including wood and stone were used to finish these eight bedrooms, which also feature muted colour palettes and little in the … Read More "Eight calming bedrooms with minimalist interiors from across the world" The post Eight calming bedrooms with minimalist interiors from across the world appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Spnmjc

Kitchens with exposed concrete surfaces take centre stage in this lookbook, which includes homes in Mexico, Japan and Ireland. Concrete is a ubiquitous material in architecture, but it is less commonly used in interiors – particularly in residential spaces such as kitchens. However, its durability and impermeability make it an ideal surface material for cooking … Read More "Eight concrete kitchens with raw and tactile surfaces" The post Eight concrete kitchens with raw and tactile surfaces appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SplR9T

British hotel chain Birch has opened an outpost in south London, with grounds rewilded by designer Sebastian Cox and interiors conceived by local studios A-nrd and Sella Concept. Birch Selsdon is housed in a 19th-century mansion in the borough of Croydon and accommodates 181 rooms alongside a wellness space and lido, co-working facilities and a … Read More "Birch Selsdon hotel takes over 19th-century Croydon mansion" The post Birch Selsdon hotel takes over 19th-century Croydon mansion appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Spj8LH

Robert Hutchison Architecture and Javier Sanchez Arquitectos include an extensive system for capturing and reusing stormwater for a family nature retreat in a mountainous region of Mexico. The Rain Harvest Home, or Casa Cosecha de Lluvia, is located in the rural town of Temascaltepec, which lies about 140 kilometres west of Mexico City. Top: The … Read More "Water shortage concerns influence design of Rain Harvest Home in Mexico" The post Water shortage concerns influence design of Rain Harvest Home in Mexico appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SpfFXs

Architectural visualization plays a crucial role in bringing designs to life and communicating ideas effectively. As the industry continues to evolve, it is important to gather insights from professionals like you to understand the present landscape and envision the future of architectural visualization. In partnership with Chaos and Enscape, Architizer invites you to participate in … Read More "Take Our Survey on the Future of Architectural Visualization and Win a $500 Amazon Gift Card!" The post Take Our Survey on the Future of Architectural Visualization and Win a $500 Amazon Gift Card! appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Spb5xn

Judging for the 11th A+Awards is now underway! While awaiting the Winners, learn more about Architizer’s Vision Awards. The Main Entry Deadline on June 9th is fast approaching. Start your entry today > For the 2023 Vision Awards, Architizer has divided the Best Architectural Visualization category into three sub-categories: Photorealistic, Illustrative/Artistic, and A.I. generated. This … Read More "A.I. Will Destroy Creativity – But Only If We Let It" The post A.I. Will Destroy Creativity – But Only If We Let It appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SpXpHV

Danish artist Thomas Poulsen, also known as FOS, has revamped the flagship store of accessories brand Boyy in Milan, keeping time-worn surfaces left over from the site’s former fit-outs. This marks the third time that FOS has refreshed the space on Via Bagutta since 2021, as part of the artist’s plan to create a dynamic … Read More "Boyy flagship in Milan reveals layers of the store’s history" The post Boyy flagship in Milan reveals layers of the store’s history appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SpVC7S

David Adjaye presents ‘The Kwaeε’ at Venice Architecture Biennale   At the Venice Architecture Biennale 2023, acclaimed British architect David Adjaye has unveiled a striking triangular pavilion crafted exclusively from timber. Positioned just outside of the Arsenale Central Pavilion, the eye-catching structure is aptly titled ‘The Kwaeε,’ taking its name after the word ‘forest’ in … Read More "david adjaye’s triangular all-timber pavilion pierces the sky at venice architecture biennale" The post david adjaye’s triangular all-timber pavilion pierces the sky at venice architecture biennale appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SpSVCG

From a plant-enclosed terrace in Mexico to a large rooftop garden set beneath a metal pergola in Tokyo, Dezeen’s latest lookbook highlights eight interiors with impressive balconies and terraces. Each of these balconies and terraces is accessed via glazed walls or floor-to-ceiling glass and provides their homes with not only a physical but also a … Read More "Eight airy terraces and balconies that become extensions of the interior" The post Eight airy terraces and balconies that become extensions of the interior appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SpS0Lf

Stables linked by steel bridges and a clubhouse with a cantilevered terrace feature at the Hípico Piedra Grande equestrian complex in rural Mexico, designed by Studio RC. Located in Huixquilucan in the State of Mexico, the complex includes a rectilinear clubhouse and a block of stables surrounded by gravel roads and green areas and meandering … Read More "Studio RC embeds equestrian complex into Mexican landscape" The post Studio RC embeds equestrian complex into Mexican landscape appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SpPYV1

Curved forms and arched openings feature in this cafe, which Seoul studio Sukchulmok has added to an existing building in South Korea’s Gyeonggi-do province. Named Parconido Bakery Cafe, the cafe is made from red bricks and features playful curved shapes and rounded walls designed to create an illusion-like effect. Parconido Bakery Cafe was designed by … Read More "Sukchulmok adds curved brick forms to rooftop of Parconido Bakery Cafe" The post Sukchulmok adds curved brick forms to rooftop of Parconido Bakery Cafe appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SpNbkQ

Brevity is one of the most powerful tools in the architect’s apparatus. This astonishing glass house, perched on the banks of Minnesota’s Lake Minnetonka, is proof of precisely that. Clean, crisp lines define its striking structure, which emerges from the trees like a modernist specter. The brief for the project called for a design that … Read More "Architectural Details: How to Create a Stunning Minimalist Residence That Brings the Outside In" The post Architectural Details: How to Create a Stunning Minimalist Residence That Brings the Outside In appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SpMSqF

Our latest lookbook shines a light on homes where marble and similar natural stones have been used as the primary material in the bathrooms. Marble can be a great solution for bathrooms, as it is durable enough to withstand a wet environment better than alternative materials such as wood or concrete. Many homeowners opt to … Read More "Ten bathrooms where marble lines the walls" The post Ten bathrooms where marble lines the walls appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SpLFLp

Spotted: When water becomes enriched with minerals and nutrients, a process starts called eutrophication, where algae grow rapidly and accumulate, causing algal bloom, which can smell bad, block sunlight, and even release toxins. However, the plants also offer a sustainable, clean, and biological source of raw materials, ideal for many applications. They can be harvested … Read More "Turning harmful ocean algae into everyday products" The post Turning harmful ocean algae into everyday products appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SpKcxr

Browse the Architizer Jobs Board and apply for architecture and design positions at some of the world’s best firms. Click here to sign up for our Jobs Newsletter. What is the purpose of architecture? On a base level, the profession is about conceiving and creating spaces where life can exist. But the question becomes much … Read More "Brighter Futures: 7 Purpose-Filled Projects for Justice and Equality" The post Brighter Futures: 7 Purpose-Filled Projects for Justice and Equality appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SpKcmm

The first sari to be worn at the Met Gala and sequins made from discarded X-ray film sourced from hospitals feature in the Offbeat Sari exhibition, which showcases around 60 contemporary saris at London’s Design Museum. The Offbeat Sari is the first UK exhibition to explore the contemporary sari, according to the Design Museum. The … Read More "The Offbeat Sari exhibition opens today at London’s Design Museum" The post The Offbeat Sari exhibition opens today at London’s Design Museum appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SpKcSM

To further understand the policy structures and mechanisms driving Passive House adoption across North America, the Passive House Network (PHN) studied what, where, and how Passive House policies succeed. Beginning in 2017, a research team inventoried Certified Passive House projects and professionals, and then analyzed Passive House–focused (or Passive House–related) local policies. Three frontrunner regions … Read More "Top Policies That Propel Passive House in North America" The post Top Policies That Propel Passive House in North America appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SpGpQv

A number of organizations have charted a path to a decarbonized world by 2050 and broken down required action in four areas or “pathways.” The third pathway is often the unsung hero of our climate successes to date: efficiency. Simply put, efficiency means using less of a resource to achieve the same result. The 1970s … Read More "The Unsung Success Story of Increased Efficiency (And Why We All Need More of It)" The post The Unsung Success Story of Increased Efficiency (And Why We All Need More of It) appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SpCrTv

And And And Studio has overhauled the offices for one of LA’s top entertainment law firms, opting for a look that’s “more akin to a hotel lobby”. The firm, which represents several Hollywood actors, tasked And And And Studio founders Annie Ritz and Daniel Rabin with designing interiors for its offices in Century City, a … Read More "And And And Studio brings 1970s elements to Century City Law Office" The post And And And Studio brings 1970s elements to Century City Law Office appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Sp8rXb

The Zaha Hadid Foundation has opened an exhibition about Zaha Hadid’s Moonsoon restaurant in Sapporo, Japan. Here, exhibitions officer and curator Johan Deurell selects five highlights from the show. Zaha’s Moonsoon: An Interior in Japan is a case study of architect Hadid’s first built project outside of the UK – the Moonsoon Bar and Restaurant in … Read More "Five highlights from Zaha’s Moonsoon: An Interior in Japan" The post Five highlights from Zaha’s Moonsoon: An Interior in Japan appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Sp5qvG

Interior design studio The Mint List has brought light, space and warmth to this Edwardian house in London with multiple extensions, a hidden playroom and plenty of tactile materials. The renovated end-of-terrace house in Kensal Rise belongs to a film-industry couple that wanted a cosy family home with mid-century elements, in particular referencing the work of … Read More "The Mint List brings mid-century influences to north London family home" The post The Mint List brings mid-century influences to north London family home appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Sp2yQb

A subterranean gallery carved into a sand dune and a treehouse-style art museum feature in our latest lookbook, which collects striking gallery interiors from around the world. Art galleries are specifically designed as spaces for showcasing artworks such as sculptures and paintings. As a result, they are often characterised by neutral and minimalist interiors so … Read More "Ten gallery interiors that are artworks in their own right" The post Ten gallery interiors that are artworks in their own right appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Sp0yZ5

Hampshire-based Pad Studio recently completed a post-occupancy study on an eco-house it completed 13 years ago. In this interview, director Wendy Perring discusses the findings. Architecture practice Pad Studio completed New Forest House in 2010. Over the past year, it has been actively measuring the home’s energy usage. The studio funded the study itself as … Read More "“Architects are so sheltered in terms of sharing knowledge” says Wendy Perring" The post “Architects are so sheltered in terms of sharing knowledge” says Wendy Perring appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Snyyf6

With just three weeks until Dezeen Awards entries close, last year’s winners detail the positive outcomes of winning and encourage other studios to enter. One studio said that winning a Dezeen Award was “a thrilling, rewarding and inspiring experience” while another said it created “new relationships with retailers, media and customers”. “Winning a Dezeen Award … Read More "Winning a Dezeen Award “made me feel like anything is possible”" The post Winning a Dezeen Award “made me feel like anything is possible” appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SnwFCX

Pools of red carpet spill across the floor of this women’s fashion boutique designed by JUJU Studio in New York City. For fashion brand Miss Circle, New York-based JUJU Studio created the interiors of its 2,600-square-foot (242-square-metre) store on West Broadway in SoHo. The Miss Circle flagship in occupies a long, narrow space designed by … Read More "JUJU Studio creates flagship for Miss Circle in New York" The post JUJU Studio creates flagship for Miss Circle in New York appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SnsLCP

French interior designer Rodolphe Parente has completed a contemporary overhaul of a 19th-century Parisian apartment, reflecting both the building’s heritage and the “radical” art collection of its owner. Originally built during Haussmann’s major reconstruction of Paris, the 150-square-metre flat is located in the Canal Saint-Martin neighbourhood in northeastern Paris. Rodolphe Parente has renovated a Haussmann-era … Read More "Rodolphe Parente respectfully rethinks Haussmannian apartment in Paris" The post Rodolphe Parente respectfully rethinks Haussmannian apartment in Paris appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SnpQF6

Valencian design studio Masquespacio has completed a dine-in restaurant for takeaway sushi chain Ichi Station in Milan, with interiors designed to resemble a futuristic spaceship. Set in a historic building in the Brera district, the chain’s latest outpost builds on the same travel and transport concept established across its other outlets – including eight in … Read More "Space tourism informs design of Ichi Station sushi restaurant in Milan" The post Space tourism informs design of Ichi Station sushi restaurant in Milan appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SnlQss

Japanese designer Yuma Kano has created a decorative material that resembles terrazzo from wood, foliage, bark, soil and seeds that was shown at Milan design week. Kano, who showed his work together with fellow designer Sho Ota as part of the Touch Wood exhibition at the Alcova venue, says the idea behind the project was to find … Read More "Yuma Kano creates ForestBank material out of unusable wood" The post Yuma Kano creates ForestBank material out of unusable wood appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SnlQjG

The third edition of our monthly Dezeen In Depth newsletter features a dive into why the sustainability of mass-timber buildings can’t be taken for granted. Subscribe to Dezeen In Depth now. Architects are increasingly using mass timber in the hopes of creating net-zero buildings but carbon assessments are missing key sources of potential emissions, researchers tell Dezeen in this feature … Read More "Dezeen In Depth explores the sustainability of mass-timber buildings" The post Dezeen In Depth explores the sustainability of mass-timber buildings appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SnhYtq

This month’s Dezeen In Depth newsletter features an exclusive interview with the 2023 RIBA Royal Gold Medal winner and reflections from Max Fraser on Milan design week. Subscribe to Dezeen In Depth now. Architects must stop waiting for commissions from wealthy clients and prioritise designing for the planet, says RIBA Royal Gold Medal winner Yasmeen Lari in this exclusive interview. … Read More "Dezeen In Depth features exclusive interview with Yasmeen Lari" The post Dezeen In Depth features exclusive interview with Yasmeen Lari appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SnfTGl

In the arty Paris district of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Stockholm design studio Halleroed has designed a new boutique for French bag and luggage brand L/Uniform. Taking cues from the brand’s simple, rational approach to design, Halleroed design lead Ruxandra Halleröd created a series of backdrops that allow the products to “pop out in a beautiful way”. Halleroed has … Read More "Halleroed mixes French and Japandi influences inside L/Uniform boutique" The post Halleroed mixes French and Japandi influences inside L/Uniform boutique appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SncS0Y

For the renovation of a house in Toronto’s West End, local firm Studio Vaaro added minimally detailed millwork to form kitchen cabinetry, the staircase and a feature bookcase in the living room. Studio Vaaro‘s overhaul of House M, a three-storey detached property that had been renovated and extended multiple times over the years, involved reconfiguring … Read More "Studio Vaaro reconfigures House M using built-in storage volumes" The post Studio Vaaro reconfigures House M using built-in storage volumes appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SnYmKh

A vengeful doll from an Alpine folk tale was the imagined occupant of this colourful cabin-style home created by German designer Markus Benesch at Milan design week. The maximalist Alpine Rising installation featured decorative Alpine-style furniture and multi-coloured wall coverings, all filled with references to life in the mountains. Benesch developed the design after becoming … Read More "Markus Benesch designs Alpine Rising home for tuntschi doll" The post Markus Benesch designs Alpine Rising home for tuntschi doll appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SnVsjN

Sooner or later, every architect is gifted The Fountainhead. Usually, this is done with good intentions: someone reads Ayn Rand’s 1943 novel about an idealistic architect at war with a cynical society and is reminded of the architect in their own lives, their friend or nephew or whomever. They buy the architect a copy, thinking … Read More "4 Novels About Architecture That Are Better Than “The Fountainhead”" The post 4 Novels About Architecture That Are Better Than “The Fountainhead” appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SnRvxX

An architecture centre founded by British architect Terry Farrell has opened in Newcastle, England, with an exhibition exploring building materials of the future and “urban rooms” for local residents. The Farrell Centre is an exhibition gallery, research centre and community space that aims to provoke conversation about architecture and planning, both in the city and … Read More "Farrell Centre opens with exhibition showcasing mycelium and fake fur" The post Farrell Centre opens with exhibition showcasing mycelium and fake fur appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SnRvkv

Climate network Architects Declare has failed to live up to its ambitions and now represents a cautionary tale about setting sustainability commitments, writes Chris Hocknell. After all the press releases, announcements, and LinkedIn posts it has become clear that four years on from its launch, Architects Declare is collecting dust. Speaking from experience of working … Read More "“The hollowness of Architects Declare should serve as a warning”" The post “The hollowness of Architects Declare should serve as a warning” appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SnNyFH

Raw concrete surfaces are softened by timber and plenty of daylight inside these Mexican houses, rounded up here as part of our latest lookbook. Many of these brutalist interiors leave their concrete shells exposed and their cavernous rooms largely unadorned. But freed of the constraints posed by frigid temperatures, they also create a greater connection … Read More "Eight brutalist Mexican home interiors proving concrete isn’t always cold" The post Eight brutalist Mexican home interiors proving concrete isn’t always cold appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SnLKQk