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Boston Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Continuum Apartments in Allston/Brighton The capital of Massachusetts and one of the nation’s oldest cities, Boston is an iconic destination with a rich history. Home to many large corporations and major universities, the city draws people of all ages for careers and education — and to get a taste of what makes Boston so special.

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Natural Stone Institute inducts new board members

Floor Covering News

He has led the team on many projects including: The Statue of Liberty Museum, The Smithsonian Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum, Columbia University, the Second Division Memorial in President’s Park, DC and 550 Madison in New York City. Petit has worked in all capacities of the Stony Creek Quarry since 1990.

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The Making of a (Transitional) Tile Mosaic in Historic Baltimore

Architectural Ceramics

January 2016 – Baltimore, MD – As a design consultant at Architectural Ceramics in Canton, a neighborhood of Baltimore City, I recently had the privilege of meeting a great couple that allowed me to create a mosaic design for the fireplace in their Bolton-Hill home in downtown Baltimore. Mid-Installation.

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A Random Selection of Favorite Design Books

The Perfect Bath

I simply love books; new and old, design, decoration, architecture, art, craft, fashion, landscape and much more. There is something special about each book — from the texture and design of the book jacket to the choice of material for the end papers, from the selection of font to the cadence of photographs, and of course the content.

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The Finalists – 2017 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition

Life of an Architect

The 2017 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition had its first round of judging last Friday – and it was probably the most difficult process we’ve experienced so far. We had over 1,100 registrations representing 85 different countries – and the overall quality of the designs is also improving.

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I’m Nine Years Old – Middle Age

Life of an Architect

I was on the Board of Directors for the Dallas AIA, Chairman of the Digital Communications Committee for the Texas Society of Architects, on the Advisory Board for 3 magazines, took part of 3 design award juries, and gave 10 presentations at various AIA component events throughout Texas, Florida, Minnesota, and California.

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Pendant Lights for a Kitchen or Bath Refresh

The Perfect Bath

Pendant lights are a great addition to any design. Installing them over an island helps to emphasize that part of the room; over a vanity they not only make a design statement but also take away shadows from overhead lighting. Finishes help define the design, and a mix of complimentary finishes adds a bit of drama.

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