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Month: December 2018

A Sleek Studio Emerges In a Cinderblock Warehouse

A Sleek Studio Emerges In a Cinderblock Warehouse

Pink isn’t exactly Blake Tovin’s preferred colour, but something about this building caught his eye. The pink cinderblock warehouse was certainly eccentric, but he had a feeling it had been just the right spot for his company’s new studio. Tovin, the founder and creative director of Symbol Audio, needed an economical but spacious spot for his new lineup workshop, office and showroom. Tovin worked with architect Sebastian Quinn to turn this Nyack, New York, warehouse to the open, industrial and…

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Converted Pennsylvania Pretzel Factory

Converted Pennsylvania Pretzel Factory

The majority of the time, the exterior of a home matches the interior — everything you see is exactly what you get. But every once in a while, you glance in a window along with your jaw drops. That will be the reaction when visitors see Jo Vaughn’s pretzel factory turned contemporary living space. It required more than three years of labour, but New Zealand native Jo and her husband, Terry, converted what was once a pretzel factory into a…

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8 New Programs for Your Side Yard

8 New Programs for Your Side Yard

I have written previously about turning a side yard into a magnificent backyard area. We all would like at least one (or possibly two) of those, right? Life’s dreamy moments, intimate snuggles or silent conversations require a spot where they could occur. Though I really do recommend that you imagine the mood that you would like to experience before handling a side yard makeover, then there are also more prosaic applications for that slender region. You may require it to…

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Decomposed Granite

Decomposed Granite

Decomposed granite (DG) is the normal result of granite stone’s breaking down into little, loose, powdered gravel. Frequent applications for DG are pathways, gardens, sports courts and nature trails. DG has excellent drainage and doesn’t absorb heat such as asphalt or concrete does. Decomposed granite is usually mixed with a stabilizer, saturated with water and compacted to maintain the majority of the loose dirt dense. Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture The attractiveness of decomposed granite is that it may drain…

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An Architect's Guide to Color

An Architect's Guide to Color

For architects, selecting a colour can be difficult. Fortunately I’ve developed a handy color chart. Pllc, Jody Brown Architecture Pllc, Jody Brown Architecture Pllc, Jody Brown Architecture Pllc, Jody Brown Architecture Pllc, Jody Brown Architecture Pllc, Jody Brown Architecture Pllc, Jody Brown Architecture Pllc, Jody Brown Architecture Pllc, Jody Brown Architecture I painted my office a lovely colour of Ennui. It’s very calming. See related

Hip Roof

Hip Roof

A hip roof slopes on all four sides. It can be pyramid-like and reach one peak, or possess a ridge between two of the slopes. Really sturdy in its structure, it requires less bracing than the roof, but at the cost of losing valuable loft space. A hip roof is a good choice in areas with strong winds and is simpler to attach gutters to, because the roofline stays on peak of the wall. Cathy Schwabe Architecture Hip roofs are…

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21 Patios Ready to Party

21 Patios Ready to Party

By now you ought to be getting prepared for the official start of terrace party time. Kicking off Memorial Day, this season means collecting outside, grilling and simmer for three or more months. Consider different events that could drive how you design, decorate and accessorize your terrace. Molly Wood Garden Design Baby bath tub. A gently upholstered and inviting terrace makes it easier to”ohh” and”ahh” over that umpteenth onesie that the mother-to-be opens. Harold Leidner Landscape Architects Chess club party….

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Fantastic Design Plant: Parry's Agave

Fantastic Design Plant: Parry's Agave

From the desert scene, the agave is reversed when it comes to sculptural character and beauty — and it has a bonus culinary price. Native to the Southwest United States and Mexico, agaves typically thrive in climates like those found there: hot and dry. This poses a problem for many locales. Agave parryi is a problem solver and a landscape gem. Its streamlined spread will not dominate planting beds, and its glaucous green leaves are genus standouts. Cold hardy to…

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Renovation Detail: The Casement Window

Renovation Detail: The Casement Window

Every night as I wash dishes in my kitchen sink I stare from the window that is handiest, dreaming about the day I will throw it into a Dumpster and replace it with a French casement window. Attached for their framework by side hinges, casement windows have been installed singly or in pairs within a common framework (French). They are famous for their capacity to open wide, allowing for optimum ventilation and unobstructed views. What’s best is how readily they…

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Reimagine the Rose Garden

Reimagine the Rose Garden

Long, formal rows of perfectly spaced bushes are not the only way to incorporate roses into your own landscape. Planted among other perennials or even evergreens, or bunched together in no specific pattern, roses are able to look perfect even in lawns that lack a committed “rose garden” space. Mixing roses into your own landscape, in one color or some, is simple with the ideas below as inspiration. Zeterre Landscape Architecture The expression of a country cottage is charming. The…

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