See The Sites in Seattle As Dwell Goes On a Tour

Seeing the city that we love so much, Seattle, through the eyes of others who have an eye for design is a wonderful thing indeed.  Last year, Dwell took a little tour in the city when they were writing about a home in the area. We love the various snap shots they included in a report that …

A New Style of Pool House

We’ve told you a great deal about accessory buildings over the summer, but we’re guessing none of you thought to build your own little second home in your backyard. Interestingly enough, that’s exactly what a couple in Litchfield County, Connecticut decided to do. This couple lived in an extremely authentic 18th century home with low ceilings and …

On the Boards with Gelotte Hommas: The Bellevue Residence

Gelotte Hommas consistently has great projects in the works, and the Bellevue Residence, currently on our “On the Boards” stage, is no exception. This residential space is being designed to house a wonderful and casual lifestyle for an active family that will need space to enjoy life and to grow throughout the years. The home is …

Summer Holiday Inspirations for Your Home

Summer holidays are now in full swing as the Fourth of July weekend is upon us. Many of you are probably preparing to entertain, whether it be a cook out, a pool party, or just a dinner with family and friends. Whatever events you have planned, chances are that this weekend you will notice both …

Green Build 2011

The Greenbuild International Conference and Expo is coming up, and it’s time for you to register. This event discusses the future of green building, with expert speakers, open forums, and much more. Green Build 2011 will be held in Toronto, where speakers (set to be announced on a rolling basis) will discuss the future of …

Architecture’s Ability to Alter Perspective

While venturing onto Design Milk, a comment in an article particularly caught our eye. In the  posting on Qi Wellness Center, the writer stated the following: “I am drawn to this wellness center lobby design created by Manadaº Architecture Studio, mostly because it already makes me feel better.” We can see why, as the beautifully designed space …

Tree Inspired Restaurant Design

While exploring some of the other innovations in green design on the Contemporist, we found this wonderful design for a restaurant in Sydney from Koichi Takada Architects. The center of the restaurant is designed to look like a giant tree, inspired by the cherry trees that the architects are so familiar with. The space has a …