Backyard solutions to urban planning issues - StumbleUpon The tiny cottage may have a big future, if a recent open house in Berkeley is any indication. Some 500 visitors, including state and local elected officials, environmental leaders, representatives of the buildings trades, academics, neighbors and the just-plain-curious, flocked to a new, 420-square-foot cottage to examine it as a possible wave of the future. Light glows from inside the tiny cottage built by New Avenue Homes in the West Berkeley backyard of Karen Chapple, a UC Berkeley associate professor of city and regional planning who is studying how many such homes could be built around area BART stations and their potential economic impacts. The small, orange-colored home was built in the backyard of Karen Chapple, a University of California, Berkeley, associate professor of city and regional planning and faculty director of the Center for Community Innovation. It was all built for $100,000, in a city where the average home price tops $400,000.
Hanse Colani Rotor House - StumbleUpon Designer Luigi Colani has created a space-saving house with a six square meter cylinder inside that contains a bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. + hanse-haus.de The cylinder rotates left or right bringing the room you want into view of the main living room. There's a separate toilet and a small hallway, and everything is controlled with a remote. View of the cylinder from the living room. The house was designed for young professionals who need minimal space while they focus on career. The bathroom. The bedroom. The kitchen.
Comics This is a comic about the backfire effect. The first big expansion pack of Exploding Kittens is now shipping. It contains 20 game-changing cards, along with a human-sized cone of shame. I made a new thing. Next Page » All artwork and content on this site is Copyright © 2016 Matthew Inman. jun igarashi architects: house o may 30, 2011 jun igarashi architects: house o ‘house o’ by jun igarishi architects in hokkaiodo, japan all images courtesy jun igarishi architects image © iwan baan japanese studio jun igarishi architects has sent us images of ‘house o’, a single-storey residence in a small forestry town of eastern hokkaido, japan. highly contrary to the densely-packed sites that are more common to japanese architecture, the design takes full advantage of the expansive, non-restrictive site to explore a new arrangement of living spaces. in context image © iwan baan exterior view image © iwan baan the ideal ceiling height of each mass was determined for the individual program, establishing an appropriate sense of spaciousness or intimacy. at the center, the living room stands as the tallest volume while the rest of the units become shorter as they sprawl out. depending on the vantage point, the collective exterior visual of this organization is at once dynamic and symmetrical. image © iwan baan site map
Gothic Architecture Pictures - stock photos and fine art prints - StumbleUpon All text and pictures © QT Luong. See conditions for use of pictures. There are 28 pictures on this page out of 228 pictures of Gothic Architecture. Architect Day: Paul McAneary Architects With great international experience, including work in offices in Hong Kong and Japan, several studies with the great architect John Pawson and Paul McAneary features in their projects all the wisdom gained over their careers. paulmcaneary.com McAneary Paul was born in 1973 in Northern Ireland and began his studies at Oxford School of Architecture. During its course Paul won a scholarship to one year in Hong Kong, a city that facilitated its development as an architect and was appointed architect for various projects work for Mike Tonkin. He moved to Japan and worked for the Shin Takamatsu Architect where he completed several projects published. Mint Store, London, England. photo @ paulmcaneary.com After her international experiences, McAneary Paul completed his studies at the Architectural Association in London, which became Honorary Secretary of the Council. TV House, London, England photo @ paulmcaneary.com Chiswick House, London, England Loophouse 1, London, England
Tangga House by Guz Architects | HomeDSGN, a daily source for inspiration and fresh ideas on interior design and home decoration. - StumbleUpon By Eric • Mar 23, 2011 • Selected Work The Tangga House is another Singapore’s dream home designed by Guz Architects. Completed in 2009, the 7,663 square foot residence is located in Holland Village, an elite district of Singapore that is famous amongst the expatriate community. The luxury single-family home gives the owners the opportunity to live in harmony and comfort with nature, in Singapore’s hot tropical climate. Tangga House by Guz Architects: “The house is a contemporary interpretation of a traditional courtyard house, laid out around a central green courtyard with a double height stair and entry area forming the focal point of the project. The L-shaped plan creates open spaces which encourage natural ventilation and offer resident’s views over the courtyard to the veranda, roof gardens and beyond. The large roof above the courtyard creates an indoor and outdoor space leading to the gardens and swimming pool which wraps around two sides of the house. Photos by: Patrick Bingham-Hall
Remarkable Contemporary Home by Mizuishi Architect Atelier & Luxury Furniture, Property, Travel & Interior Design | Adelto - StumbleUpon Remarkable and contemporary home by Mizuishi Architect Atelier Mizuishi Architect Atelier have designed the River Side House in Horinouchi, an incredible, comfortable and contemporary house which stretches the imagination in terms of perception, space and aesthetics. The exterior of the house is purposely underwhelming, which merely adds to the magic of the residence. Built on a tiny, triangle site, the River Side House combines efficiency with luxury living in a way never seen before. The interior of the home is inconceivable – taking into account the exterior – and houses surprisingly spacious, well-organized and comfortable living areas. The efficient use of space by Mizuishi Architect has created a terrific, modern home with excellent techniques. About Assif Majid Assif is a freelance British journalist who spends his time between Leeds, Manchester and London. Assif is the current editor of Adelto Magazine. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram: @journolista. Architect Douglas W.
Bates Masi Architects - Portfolio - StumbleUpon Profile Bates Masi + Architects LLC, a full-service architectural firm with roots in New York City and the East End of Long Island for over 50 years, responds to each project with extensive research in related architectural fields, material, craft and environment for unique solutions as varied as the individuals or groups for whom they are designed. The focus is neither the size nor the type of project but the opportunity to enrich lives and enhance the environment. The attention to all elements of design has been a constant in the firm’s philosophy. Projects include urban and suburban residences, schools, offices, hotels, restaurants, retail and furniture in the United States, Central America and the Caribbean. Paul Masi spent childhood summers in Montauk and currently resides in Amagansett. Harry Bates, a resident of East Hampton, received a Bachelor of Architecture from North Carolina State University.
12 Most Amazing Shopping Malls - Oddee.com (cool shopping malls, amazing malls) Mall of America (Minnesota, USA) This massive mall has a theme park and a wedding chapel, where more than 5,000 couples have been married since its opening. Mall of America opened in 1992 and is the third largest mall in North America. The mall has a gross area of 4,200,000 sq ft available as retail space. Mall of the Emirates (Dubai) Mall of the Emirates is an entertainment and shopping resort. This shopping center is home to over 450 retailers and also features a complete range of entertainment options including Ski Dubai, the first indoor ski destination in the Middle East, a two-level Magic Planet, the largest indoor family entertainment centre in the country, a 14-screen Cinestar Cinemas and the Dubai Community Arts and Theatre with a 500 seat-theatre and art gallery. This mixed use development will incorporate two hotels, including a 5-star Kempinski, which will offer over 900 rooms combined, a host of licensed restaurants, tennis court, swimming pools and spas. Wafi Mall (Dubai)
The 360 House in Madrid by Subarquitectura & Yanko Design - StumbleUpon Loopy Home This stunning architectural piece called the 360 House in Madrid, Spain eschews standard conformity by looping in on itself. The roof is at once protective and accessible as a walkway. Of course this means that almost no wall inside is flat but I suspect interior designers are up for a new challenge nowadays. Congrats to Andrés Silanes, Fernando Valderrama and Carlos Bañón. Designer: Subarquitectura Grand Canal Shoppes The mall was opened along with the Venetian in 1999. The mall has indoor canals, where gondolas take people around the mall. The mall is anchored by a flagship, high-fashion Barneys New York store and contains many designer and upscale boutiques. Live performances can be found throughout the mall. As of 2008, the mall had 20 million visitors a year,[1] among the highest in the country. History[edit] General Growth Properties acquired the 400,000 sq ft (37,000 m2) mall from Las Vegas Sands in 2004 for $776 million.[2] On May 16, 2013, General Growth Properties Inc. sold half its interest in the Grand Canal Shoppes, including the Shoppes at the Palazzo, in Las Vegas for net proceeds of $410 million as part of a new joint venture with TIAA-CREF. Anchors[edit] Barneys New York (85,000 sq ft.) Venetian Macao[edit] A replica of the Grand Canal Shoppes is built at The Venetian Macao in Macau SAR, China. Gallery[edit] Gondola ride in the VenetianStatue in The Grande Canal Shoppes References[edit]
Online | Skill Set: Making A Butterfly Spline (Or "Arikata") For our Woodworking Skill Set theme, we asked MAKE contributor Len Cullum to contribute some pieces on understanding basic tools and techniques. Here, he presses into service some of the tools covered in previous articles. — Gareth Now that we’ve skimmed the surface of woodworking tools, perhaps we should put some of them to work. Below, we’ll outline the process for making the butterfly spline, known in Japanese as “arikata.” When working with wider, thicker slabs of wood, it is not uncommon to have checking (cracks) in the surface, particularly at the ends. What We’ll Be Using: Cracked piece – Port Orford CedarSpline piece – 1″ x 2″ x 3/8″ cherrySharp chisels – 1/2″ and 1″Marking knifeSharp PencilRouter with 1/4″ straight bitAdjustable squareAngle gaugeHammerGlue and brush The first thing you will want to determine is how many splines you need. Start with making the spline. Once the spline is cut, determine its position along the check. If the fit is good, carefully pull it out. Related
The Prayer Chapel - debartolo architects Proyecto: Prayer Chapel Arquitecto: debartolo architects ltd. Jack DeBartolo Jr FAIA, Jack DeBartolo 3 AIA, J. Eric Huffman, Aaron Taylor, Tim Smith, Kent McClure Localizacion: Arizona, EE UU Ingeniero estructural: rudow + berry Ingeniero mecánico: kunka engineering Ingeniero eléctrico: associated engineering Superficie Construccion: 578 m² Proyecto: 2003-2006 Construcción: 2007 The Prayer Chapel es parte de un campus de 240 mil m² de la iglesia en Phoenix, Arizona, US. Situado a lo largo del borde de un desierto, se conforma con una serie de planos inclinados que a modo de incisiones ajardinadas de unos 200 metros crean un camino procesional, que poco a poco revela la capilla y el jardín de la entrada. Al llegar a la exposición total de la plaza, se invita a un bosque generado para recrear la vegetación del desierto, y que permite ver más allá el horizonte del desierto.