Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2014

SAOTA , Antoni Associates & OKHA completed the design and development of Silver Bay Residence , an impressive holiday retreat for a young family. The site is positioned at Shelley Point and faces East over the bay looking towards the mountains behind the small Swartland town of Aurora, South Africa.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

With their Moorish and Spanish influences, Arabesque designs and patterns have remained timeless and always in fashion (think Boho chic and the California missions). In addition to their flexibility to adapt to any design need, Avente Tile’s Arabesque Spanish Cement Tiles are also good for the environment. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Using the Majolica technique of glazing, our Hand-Painted Spanish Ceramic Tile designs include colorful patterns from the different regions of Spain, or the traditional blue and white found in the New Iberica border tiles and liners. Use the 3"x6" tiles to create a border, or make a bold design statement using the 2" dots in a row.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 11, 2012

The geometrically inclined Arabesque pattern, part of our cement tile collection, pays homage the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used in Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. There are 8 designs within the collection. are into, such as travel, architecture, design, nature, and so on.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

We also took in some suitably ceramic-heavy heritage sites, from mosaic murals and former brick factories, right through to the architectural gem that is Leixoes Cruise Terminal in Porto: one of the most impressive ceramic-clad buildings Tile Addict has ever seen. They also have the benefit of access to gas from North Africa.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

We also took in some suitably ceramic-heavy heritage sites, from mosaic murals and former brick factories, right through to the architectural gem that is Leixoes Cruise Terminal in Porto: one of the most impressive ceramic-clad buildings Tile Addict has ever seen. They also have the benefit of access to gas from North Africa.

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Tile Talk

JULY 2, 2013

Our handmade cement tiles offer a range of design possibilities. With their interlaced geometric patterns, these hand-crafted tiles are designed and made in the USA. Our rustic pavers have the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used in Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

They have the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used in Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. It can be used on wall and floor applications for both indoor and outdoor applications. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Macy’s executive training program in New York and left after two years to go to work for his father-in-law, and eventual business partner, Tom Carmichael of Stitt and Howell, a major floor covering distributor. Harbinger quickly became the darling of the professional architecture and design communities.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Charming and mysterious at the same time, stone facades continue to be a widespread exterior design choice at a time when new construction materials are being developed at a fast pace. We decided to remind you of 20 architecture projects we have featured throughout the years, all presenting inspiring stone facades.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Designed by Metropole Architects , the philosophy driving this house design is to create a lasting impression of movement. Located off of Dolphin Coast, South Africa, the architects carefully integrated the surrounding environment when crafting their design. It portrays both sturdiness and dynamic energy.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 30, 2019

Also known as an energy assessment, these audits are designed to take stock of how much energy your home is currently using, to identify problem areas where energy might be being wasted and to offer suggestions on how to solve those issues. Here, they especially recommend insulating attics , crawl spaces and floors.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

Kloof Road House in Johannesburg, South Africa is a result of the design collaboration between Nico van der Meulen Architects and M Square Lifestyle Design. “Sustainable features of the residence include a water-based under floor heating system and solar panels.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 21, 2017

The creative team at Malan Vorster Architecture Interior Design was challenged to design a nature hideaway in Cape Town, South Africa. The second floor accommodates the bedroom, while the third features a rooftop terrace with built-in seating units.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 10, 2019

We asked six interior design pros to share their best living room storage tricks. Image: New Africa/Shutterstock. Emilie Baltorinic, Interior Designer, Living Spaces. This strategy still makes all items accessible but makes it easier to also design a functional space with storage in mind!” Image: Photographee.eu/Shutterstock.

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Trendir Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2021

You’ll find one fire pit design that will suit your patio or outdoor setting. Whether you are a purist or you prefer a more dramatic style, some of these coolest design ideas will certainly inspire you. 48-inch tall (about 120 cm), this impressive cone-shaped design will catch everyone’s eye. Metal Fire Pit Design.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 25, 2019

They are a good way to section off and organize small spaces, which often have more of an open floor plan. And open-design dividers mean that you can get a more organized space visually without closing areas off from each other completely. Room dividers are also a budget design addition to a room. Image: New Africa/Shutterstock.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 29, 2019

The way you design your home office can help you stay distraction and stress-free so you get your best work done in your home sweet home. Image: Africa Studio/Shutterstock. Your feet should be flat on the floor, your elbows should be at a 90-degree angle and the top of your monitor should be at or just below eye level.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Clifton 2A Residence is an imposing contemporary project recently completed by studio SAOTA in Clifton, an affluent suburb of Cape Town in South Africa. The First and Second Floors were then set back, fragmented and rotated to create a central but sheltered external terrace.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2019

New Paneling and Flooring. The textured wood flooring gives the same feel. That means cement floors and exposed concrete block walls. So new flooring and wall paneling could be an easy way to comprehensively update the space. You can also look into designs where the laundry room itself becomes a mixed-use space.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 28, 2019

When designing a home office, it’s common to get completely focused on what you’ll put in it and where everything should go. If you want one of those home offices that looks like an executive suite, consider going with wood textures in the flooring, paneling and furniture. Image: Africa Studio/Shutterstock. Bright and Colorful.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 19, 2019

Image: Africa Studio/Shutterstock. Okay, so you’re not going to paint the walls or refinish the floors. Image: Africa Studio/Shutterstock. Make anywhere feel like home with a few genius tips. A corkboard quickly brightens up a room and keeps it organized. Utilize Removable Decor. Use everyday items as home decor.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Image: Africa Studio/ Shutterstock. Help yourself keep shoes off the floor by adding proper storage for them. If you have open floor space, we love a rack like the 4-Tier Shoe Rack from Target for its versatility. Plus, its walnut-finish top is ideal for stashing items that usually end up on your closet floor.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 11, 2014

Because we like to help eliminate the movement issues that come along with expansive soil, we like designing with a pier and beam foundation. In this project, we are installing our air-handling units below the floor and this is where they will go. Since we don’t design frost walls, I can’t do a comparison.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

Bob Borson — February 10, 2014 — 49 Comments The last several years have been hard on the architectural profession. This could be almost anything within the field of architecture – it doesn’t necessarily stick to one thing. Get yourself an architectural blog and that number will grow to 10 Million times.

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