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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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-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

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

Architecture studio Wallmakers has repurposed approximately 6,200 discarded toys to construct the walls of Toy Storey, a circular home in Kerala, India. The aptly named residence by Wallmakers uses toys discarded in the area, which are unsuitable for recycling, as structural components and decoration within the external walls. A cantilevered verandah wraps around the circular … Read More "Wallmakers uses discarded toys to construct Toy Storey home in Kerala" The post Wallmakers uses discarded toys to construct Toy Storey home in Kerala appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T56Bfr

London studio SODA has converted a 1970s office block in Liverpool city centre into a residential building that  includes co-working and wellness facilities. The adaptive reuse project sees the 10-storey block, which spent decades as an office for HM Revenue and Customs, transformed into rental homes managed by operator Livingway. Communal spaces take up most … Read More "SODA explores office-to-residential conversions with Roco in Liverpool" The post SODA explores office-to-residential conversions with Roco in Liverpool appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T54mJx

Spotted: In the midst of a war for talent, security costs in real estate are rising. The good news, however, is that investment – including in new technologies – can help to keep these costs under control. AI is one such technology, and one area where it can help is in reducing the costs associated … Read More "A hybrid human-AI system for more efficient security – Springwise" The post A hybrid human-AI system for more efficient security – Springwise appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T54SKy

A home’s materials tell a story of how we live. Nestled in the picturesque mountains of Colorado stands a remarkable testament to sustainable material sourcing. Brought to fruition by Colorado Springs-based architect-engineer Scott Harvey, this mountain home was made to connect with the natural surroundings as an expansive and open retreat. In turn, the project’s … Read More "Beauty in the Grain: How a Colorado Mountain Home Was Brought to Life With Redwood Cladding" The post Beauty in the Grain: How a Colorado Mountain Home Was Brought to Life With Redwood Cladding appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T53dfx

Glossy walls, ruched curtains and oversized flower-shaped cushions characterise this eclectic 1970s-style Paris apartment, designed and owned by Uchronia founder Julien Sebban. Called Univers Uchronia, the apartment is in the city’s 18th arrondissement, close to the Uchronia office – a Parisian architecture and interiors studio known for its bold application of shape, colour and reflective … Read More "Uchronia founder designs own home as “love letter to French craft”" The post Uchronia founder designs own home as “love letter to French craft” appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T529cs

Spotted: According to one study, rural and urban communities across the US lose around 36 million trees every year, whether that’s due to felling, disease, or weather-related damages. Once they’ve fallen or been cut down, the majority of these trees are chipped, burnt, or simply sent to rot in landfill. This represents a huge waste … Read More "Using fallen city trees for greener urban building – Springwise" The post Using fallen city trees for greener urban building – Springwise appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T51snY

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.    In the realm of healthcare, where compassion intersects with cutting-edge medical science, lies a crucial element of healing: the environment itself. The Hennick … Read More "Building Health: How an Old Jailhouse in Toronto Became the Heart of Patient-Centered Care" The post Building Health: How an Old Jailhouse in Toronto Became the Heart of Patient-Centered Care appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T512Q8

An exhibition at Galerie Patrick Seguin in Paris allows visitors to experience the Jean Prouvé-designed Maison Les Jours Meilleurs in both real life and virtual reality. The gallery is exhibiting the most significant element of the demountable prefabricated house, its load-bearing service core, in a full-scale installation that doubles as a virtual reality (VR) experience. … Read More "Jean Prouvé’s Maison Les Jours Meilleurs shown at Galerie Patrick Seguin" The post Jean Prouvé’s Maison Les Jours Meilleurs shown at Galerie Patrick Seguin appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4zXkJ

Spotted: Shoppers are likely to become increasingly carbon-aware as climate change begins to bite. Already, one study has found that 69 per cent of global consumers feel that sustainability is more important to them than it was two years ago. Dutch startup Greenswapp has developed an API that aggregates peer-reviewed Lifecycle Assessments (LCAs) conducted by … Read More "Tapping into expert analysis for effective carbon labelling" The post Tapping into expert analysis for effective carbon labelling appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4zDgD

insnde the all-brick house okamura by christian kerez in prague   In Prague 6, within close proximity to Villa Müller by Adolf Loos, architect Christian Kerez completes House Okamura as a clear example of a very traditional, almost archaic method of constructing brick ‘circles’. The project, designed as an aggregate of column-like volumes, hosts three apartments … Read More "christian kerez’s house okamura unfolds as circular brick columns in czechia" The post christian kerez’s house okamura unfolds as circular brick columns in czechia appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4yQJD

Architecture office Destudio has remodelled an apartment in Valencia for a couple of empty nesters, swapping the positions of the living and sleeping areas so they perform better for the owners’ lifestyles. The clients, who recently worked with Destudio to design their pharmacy in the Spanish city, invited the studio to oversee the renovation of … Read More "Destudio inverts day and night zones at redesigned Valencia apartment" The post Destudio inverts day and night zones at redesigned Valencia apartment appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4wwwl

Spotted: Construction and demolition is responsible for more than a third of overall waste in the European Union. But now, British company Biohm is reducing this waste by helping the construction industry shift to a circular model. The startup’s first product is insulation made from mycelium, the thread-like roots of fungi. The material is not … Read More "Insulation made from mycelium – Springwise" The post Insulation made from mycelium – Springwise appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4wg70

Local spruce wood is used throughout Markolfhalle Markelfingen, a multipurpose hall that architecture studio Steimle Architekten has added to the edge of a lake in Germany. Located on the northern shore of Lake Constance in the Radolfzell district, the timber building contains sports courts and a stage for events, unified by a cantilevered roof overhead. … Read More "Overhanging roof shelters Markolfhalle Markelfingen by Steimle Architekten" The post Overhanging roof shelters Markolfhalle Markelfingen by Steimle Architekten appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4vcbV

Brass ribbons line the asymmetric portals that connect the kitchen and dining room of this Toronto residence, renovated by local architecture and art studio Svima. The Portal House was designed for a couple who had wanted to refresh their home for 10 years, but have very different aesthetic tastes. Two portals connect the renovated kitchen … Read More "Portal House by Svima features brass details and curved oak ribbons" The post Portal House by Svima features brass details and curved oak ribbons appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4tfTP

Spotted: Almost 25 per cent of the energy produced worldwide is used to heat and cool homes and commercial buildings. And the process of generating this energy is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. District heating and cooling systems are one potential solution. These generate heat centrally and distribute it across a network of … Read More "A new era of energy: district heating and cooling that uses CO2" The post A new era of energy: district heating and cooling that uses CO2 appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/T4tRZJ