Search Results - space planning

1. Building a Shipping Container Home and Extending its Roof Life
June 19, 2018

Cheap to purchase Shipping containers are readily available. They are straight, crisp, modern in aesthetics, and durable. Allowing openings for penetrations and space planning yet easy to reinforce and cut their monocoque body makes them solid. Required for a home their floor load capacity is far exceeding, extreme. To 6 units (higher if cross braced and empty) they are stackable. You have learned and read much of their promise already if you are here. But for building construction why shipping container really make sense, is that they are a perfect, portable inherently standard mod... (read more)

Author: Mili Bose

2. How Important Is It To Choose A Local Private Functions Venue?
June 04, 2018

How Important Is It To Choose A Local Private Functions Venue? When you are planning a hold a special event of some kind such as a birthday party, graduation party or baby shower, but find that you are unable to accommodate all of the expected guests in your home, you will need to consider hiring a separate Private Functions Venue. There are many such venues out there, and amid all of the other obvious factors – such as whether the suite you are considering has enough space, and what other amenities are immediately available – you might wonder just how important it is for your chos... (read more)

Author: Smith Lara

3. Where light is the hero!
May 18, 2018

A signature concept of form and colour enhancing simplicity and peculiarity, Aesthetics Beauty Clinic allures you to enter out of sheer curiosity… Architect Parth Chitte of Chitte Architects explores a psychological approach to refurbish this 900 sq. ft. salon in Vadodara, with its inherent challenge of a beam-heavy low ceiling, to transform it into a trend setter. Located on the first floor, an attractive glass façade along with bold graphic signage provokes entry into a dynamic space… commanding a glance all around… in this tasteful design drama. Lighting, as a key feature, is exp... (read more)

Author: Team IAnD

4. Survey Reveals Brazil As Top Choice for South America Holidays
May 06, 2018

Colourful Brazil, famed for is Copacabana and Ipanema beaches and many other stunning tourist attractions, has emerged as the top choice of travellers if they were planning a holiday in South America, a new survey shows. The enormous country that takes up around half the continent's space received massive global publicity in 2016 when the Olympic Games were staged in the popular coastal city of Rio de Janeiro — known for its landmark and towering Christ the Redeemer statue. Since then the vast land of over 207 million people has been enjoying record numbers of tourist arrivals, and last ... (read more)

Author: John Doe

5. Build Fancy Building with Help of Architects & Decorators
February 15, 2018

Impeccable infrastructures and outstanding interiors are brainwork of experienced architects in sync with interior decorators. In order to create exceptional and unique living or commercial space, hiring the set architect is important to help with designing of the building. An experienced and professional architect understands the science and art of designing the buildings to bring a vibrant outlook. A professional architect is trained and skilled in planning and designing the infrastructure and layout of the building. It is a tough work and might sound fancy but requires lot of advanced ... (read more)

Author: Suman Dhankhar

6. How to Choose the Perfect Workbench
February 08, 2018

Whether you’ve been woodworking for years or just starting out, the most important tool in your workshop is your workbench. No other item will be used more, and yet many people undervalue it. At your bench you’ll create one-of-a-kind masterpieces that will last for years. It’s important that you show this bench as much love as it will to you. Here are a few things you should consider when mapping out your woodworking bench plans. * Size matters. Consider the space in which you’ll be woodworking. Are you planning on doing woodworking projects for kids? How tall are you? Companies... (read more)

Author: Edmund Brunetti

7. Top Tips for Planning a Family Ski Trip in La Plagne
January 18, 2018

There is a lot of planning that goes into a ski holiday especially when you have little ones in tow. I always recommend the fantastic resort of La Plagne to parents seeking a family-friendly resort. This is because it is car-free, has a variety of skiing opportunities for all abilities, offers all kinds of fun activities and boasts a friendly and welcoming atmosphere throughout La Plagne. Chalets are also excellent and provide you with ample space to feel at home and make your own food. Whilst it is great that the resort is targeted towards families, this also means that you need to be sm... (read more)

Author: Laura Jeeves

8. Experiential lighting
December 12, 2017

Studio Renesa Architecture Design Interior curates a retail experience with a strong aesthetic bent… D’Arclight for DBEL Studio is a gallery that displays top-of-the-line light fittings and fine art! A carefully curated exercise by Studio Renesa Architecture Design Interior, this store for light fittings ingeniously incorporates an art gallery, largely displaying paintings of the owner, artist Dilraj Bhatia; and open to hosting art exhibitions of other artists as well. Overlapping architecture with art, spaces are especially curated with lighting solutions, offering customers hands-... (read more)

Author: Team IAnD

9. Home in the lap of nature!
December 11, 2017

Golany Architects designs a residence in Galilee that takes into consideration the raw landscape that surrounds it. The two-storey residence is situated on a lot at the edge of a village in Galilee, overlooking mountainous terrain and hugged by the Sea of Galilee. Having ascertained the exact level at which the sea first meets the eye, the home is designed to offer unobstructed views into the great wide-open, as it stands sans retaining barriers. The Tel Aviv-based architects adopt a sustainable and environmental approach, throwing open floor-to-ceiling windows to usher in sweeping ... (read more)

Author: Team IAnD

10. The Long House
November 29, 2017

Sunil Patil & Associates designs-and-builds a simple and warm bungalow by connecting two square plots within a bungalow complex on the outskirts of Pune… Contextually rooted, with one of the longer sides (South side) of the plot facing the road, east side overlooking a sugarcane farm and north side - the neighbour’s garden, the planning takes advantage of this green view, carving out a landscaped garden on the same side, visually continuing the schematic as well as providing a large foreground to the bungalow. This three-level program opens out to this garden with the double-height ... (read more)

Author: Team IAnD

11. Why should you prepare your house for real estate listing?
November 13, 2017

Have you been thinking about making a change in your life lately? Are you planning to get a job in a different city, so you might have to find a buyer for your property? Is your family getting bigger and you need a different, larger space for all of you? If the answer to any of these questions is “yes”, then besides listing your home on a real estate page, you might also have to start preparing it for advertising and visits. Even if the house looks good and is comfortable enough for you and your family, once you have it on the market, the realtors and potential buyers who will come to check it... (read more)

Author: Fabiola Groshan

12. Colours of emotion!
October 06, 2017

Ar. Aditya Agrawal unifies individualistic preferences to design twin bungalows that are independent; yet bonded by the underlying familial emotion… When you look at the bungalow, it looks like a single entity. Yet, the twin homes of two brothers are like an umbilical cord, metaphorically tied through an entrance that opens into a common living room and parents’ room. Anointed with all modern amenities, each of the homes is tailored to the individual needs of the respective families. The 16000sq. ft. ground-plus-three-storey residence on a plot area of 4000 sq. ft. is designed by Ind... (read more)

Author: Team IAnD

13. The art of indulgence!
September 25, 2017

Dessert on the beach! What could be better? Step into this vibrant ice-cream parlour designed by Architecture_Interspace in the White town area of Pondicherry. Copy: An ice cream parlour has been renovated with utmost care and unparalleled flair! Sitting on a prime site i.e. the White town area in Pondicherry, Architects Madhini and Goutaman Prathaban of Architecture_Interspace give us a sinfully delightful space true to its setting. A staircase can be any things; a surprise element, the focus or just a backdrop. This compact 900 sq. ft. space seems much larger due to the cascadin... (read more)

Author: Team IAnD

14. Luxury amidst chaos!
September 16, 2017

Group DCA designs a plush 11,889 sq. ft multi-level residence far removed from its chaotic neighbourhood of Pusa Road, New Delhi… Verticality of the three-level bungalow on stilts defines volume rather than the sprawling site on ground. Projecting balconies, extending roofs with wooden undersides, recessed full-height glass windows and a ‘green’ entrance makes for a dynamic landscaped composition. Built for a small family, the façade is contemporary as compared to its more classical interiors. Though the residence is a luxurious abode, it does not come across as over-the-top, showi... (read more)

Author: Marina Correa

15. Ideas formed through life!
September 14, 2017

Architect and designer Saranin Artemy’s home in Perm, Russia takes a cue from a slice of his life! When Saranin Artemy found the perfect abode for his family of spouse plus three children, he decided to connect the two floors - one above the other - via a wooden staircase with open rungs – that would instantaneously recreate the feel of a country house and not that of an apartment. So, taking a cue from the feel of a warm lived-in house, the spacious 25 sq. m. living room, which constitutes the heart of the home, is furnished with a bespoke 7m, deep-seated, sectioned, curvilinear so... (read more)

Author: Savitha Hira

16. The story of materiality
September 12, 2017

Astutely balancing ethnic and contemporary sensibilities, Studio Wood designs a warm and homely residence for a joint family in Surajkund, Haryana… A rich yet understated smorgasbord of textures, colours and patterns defines spaces as well as unify them. The raw sandstone ‘jutting-out’ railings add oodles of ethnic charm, whilst cut-outs in the boundary wall with sandstone planter boxes welcome one to this 11,500 sq. ft. abode. Off-white Katni marble, wood and tiled patterns allude to a varied flooring palette, whilst teak and oak wood with metal insertions and bamboo ply etc. compr... (read more)

Author: Team IAnD

17. Simple and chic
September 08, 2017

Maximum storage with minimum intervention is the priority in this comfortably designed apartment at Nagole, Hyderabad by ThinkDesignerz… The 1200 sq. ft. apartment is chic and understated. Planned according to Vaastu Shastra requirements, the biggest constraint was the profusion of beams throughout the apartment. Addressing the same via false ceilings, the architects have creatively blended the beams into the spaces by utilizing them for fixtures or panelling them to introduce an element of contrast – right through the zoning of spaces flowing from the living area, through the dining space... (read more)

Author: Team IAnD

18. How to Choose a Residential Moving Company
September 08, 2017

When you’re planning a move, selecting a company to transport your precious belongings may feel like a daunting task. Taking the time to conduct thorough research can help you to find a credible moving services company in Alpharetta, GA that can safely and seamlessly transfer your possessions into your new living space. Do the Research Look into local companies and consult family, friends, coworkers, realtors and the phone book to compile an initial list and validate reputations. Are the companies on your list insured, bonded and licensed? Do they have years of experience? Have they ... (read more)

Author: Kevin Smith

19. Spatial experience!
September 01, 2017

i29 interior architects chisel a simple, understated home with a minimalist palette, building the entire home around a single centrally-positioned element… A simple two-storeyed home in Amsterdam stands out for its unusual treatment. i29 interior architects, known for their sagacity in design and their expertise in juxtaposing simplicity with contradiction, have just endorsed this very skill in designing this abode. Endowed with many rooms but scarce daylight, the rented apartment lacked character. Working on the simple principle of letting in plenty of natural light, the architects ... (read more)

Author: Team IAnD

20. 4 Reasons Why Wall Art Plays a Vital Role in Interior Decoration
September 01, 2017

Are you planning your home interior decor? Or are you thinking of revamping your commercial space? Whichever the case maybe, it is necessary for you to think about the walls too when you focus on the interior decor. When someone is coming to your place, the first thing that they will notice is the wall. So, it is obvious that your wall plays a pivotal role in creating an impression. If you are a homeowner, your wall decor should exude a warm, welcoming feeling. If you are decking up your office, your wall should give away the impression of professionalism as well as your sophisticated taste. H... (read more)

Author: Mattis Bailey

21. Sorted whites for the dentist
August 29, 2017

Mahesh Punjabi Associates turns the tables on the proprietary dental clinic, stripping it off its barrenness, optimising on both – hygiene and aesthetics! A recently opened 900 sq. ft. state-of-the-art dental facility in suburban Mumbai welcomes visitors with its simplistic charm and grandeur; its white interior envelope and graphic placards being the only giveaways to its identity. With a chic reception area and working space for three dentists, in addition to perfunctory areas, the clinic uses modern, automated, sensor-operated equipment. Full-height glass partitions distinguish t... (read more)

Author: Team IAnD

22. Goodwill Central Coast Moves from Santa Cruz to Expanded New Headquarters in Salinas to Better Fulf
August 01, 2017

Goodwill Central Coast has completed a more than a year long process of planning, renovating, and moving their headquarters from Santa Cruz to Salinas. Salinas, CA, July 31, 2017 — Goodwill Central Coast has completed a more than a year long process of planning, renovating, and moving their headquarters from Santa Cruz to Salinas. The move will increase its operating space, improve efficiency and better fulfill its mission to help people find employment. Since Goodwill Central Coast covers Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Luis Obispo counties, moving to Salinas centralizes its headquarte... (read more)

Author: John Paul

23. The new old!
July 17, 2017

A typical Victorian-era home in London by Thompson + Baroni Architects with bursts of colour in a neutral palette and unending spaciousness is a prime example of new old architecture. Using their signature minimal style, the architects completely transform a tired old space in South West London into a warm, open-plan space complete with large seamless openings to the outdoors, bringing in mesmerizing views of the surrounding landscape. As was the case with most homes from that era, this home too had numerous cross walls and structural members that interrupted the open plan. Where s... (read more)

Author: Team IAnD

24. A timeless tale of contrasts
July 13, 2017

A recently refurbished residence by ZZ Architects unfolds the timeless essence of contrasts between bold blacks and stark whites, and eclectic layers of materials and furnishings… Copy: Working on the premise of long-lasting interiors, and the ubiquitous need to maximise space, has led to clean, simple and seamless spaces in this suburban Mumbai apartment. The planning diligently takes maximum advantage of the complex structural grid and natural massing of the spaces. As one enters, the living room first impresses with its stark white Greek Thassos marble flooring contrasted agains... (read more)

Author: Team IAnD

25. Let there be light!
July 06, 2017

Designed by Boytorun Architects, this office exploits concepts of transparency and openness to successfully create a spacious work environment. Relaxing within the office was almost taboo until employers started changing work environment and company policies to be more progressive and inclusive. To match the change in thinking, architectural and interior trends matched forces, and dynamic offices came into existence. The era of collaborative workplaces or work playgrounds is here and is probably here to stay! The Turkish head office of international pharmaceutical group Recordati i... (read more)

Author: Team IAnD