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What do you Think of the New US Embassy Design for London?

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The architectural firm Kieran Timberlake based in Philadelphia was just allowed to release their new design for the new $1 billion dollar US Embassy slated to be built in London to replace the existing embassy in the ritzy Mayfair area of London. The new embassy was designed to use the landscape as a very important security feature. The use of moats, hills a[...]

Using Nature in Bedroom Designs

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The use of nature in designs can be a common theme, but one place we feel it is really appropriate is in the bedroom. While camping or "glamping" is fun, what better way to feel like you are part of nature every day than to use nature based elements in your bedroom. Here are a few ways we suggest you can use nature in your decor: Bedding: There are s[...]

Eco-Innovations: Uncompromising Style & Functionality

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As more and more consumers embrace lifestyle changes that minimize their carbon footprint, companies are taking notice and designing familiar things in a different way. Eco-chic is “in” and innovative manufacturers are creating products that maximize style while incorporating key green attributes, such as sustainability, water conservation, and recycled mate[...]

Beautiful Home on Bainbridge Island

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This amazing 4 bedroom, 4,000 square foot house has recently gone on the market and is a beautiful example of the mix of modern architecture in a natural environment. The house was recently built by the architectural firm BUILD llc and is located on Washington state's beautiful Bainbridge Island.  The home was designed to be both modern and beautiful, but t[...]

Montauk New York Project by Pentagram Architects

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This residential project in Montauk New York was done by the team at Pentagram Architects with the help of Hastings Tile & Bath.  The tile designs are all custom creations by Gio Ponti that are produced by the Italian supplier Ceramica Bardelli, which is distributed exclusively by Hastings Tile & Bath in the United States. This design is being enter[...]

Arts & Crafts Conference in Ashville NC

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One of the largest Arts & Crafts conferences in the country starts in Ashville, NC next week. The 23rd Annual Arts & Crafts Conference will be held from February 19-21, 2010. The conference will have more than 2000 Arts & Crafts collectors from across the country, all looking for their next piece or pieces of amazing furniture. The conference is [...]

Great Man Cave Designs

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Spring is right around the corner and we know a lot of people will be looking to take on a new renovation project this spring, and what better project to do this year than a new man cave space! Here are a few designs and ideas that we've found that we think are just great. Pool Table Designs: This is one of the nicest designs we've seen that includes a [...]

New Monopoly Game Design - Does it Deliver or Disappoint?

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We don't normally blog about the designs of board games, but since Monopoly is the most famous board game of all time and has somewhat its root in different real estate "properties" we thought we would use it as a perfect way to start the weekend. This new version of Monopoly is a special 75th anniversary version of the game and includes a number of interes[...]

Designer Fireplaces Just in Time for Epic Snowstorm

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As the Eastern US braces for what some news outlets are calling "Snowmageddon" and a "Snowpocalypse" people are going to be looking for ways to enjoy their dwellings, while staying warm. We thought what better way to stay cozy during this weekend's snowstorm than enjoying one of these amazing fireplaces?!?! Click any image to view a larger version. - The Z[...]

Swiss Engineering with Italian Style

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Widely recognized as the most innovative structural designers in the world, the Swiss revolutionized the engineering field by creating new forms that integrated technology and aesthetics. The art of Swiss engineering lies in seamless precision: combining the methodical, the understated and the efficient, to create functional, cutting-edge designs. Fuse the a[...]