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Summer Dreaming: Tour Shakira’s Miami Beach Estate for Sale

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Shakira, famous for her songs “Hips Don’t Lie” and “Chantaje,” is selling her six-bedroom Miami Beach home for $11.648 million. Originally built in 1951, it’s located on a half-acre estate on Miami Beach’s Biscayne Bay. Wood decking surrounds the heated pool and ends in a large cabana.

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Here’s Why You’ll Want a Living Green Roof on Your Home

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Image: Feldman Architecture Why a green rooftop is a great idea A landscaped or grass roof has many advantages, if you plan it correctly. Image: Feldman Architecture Colorful-foliage plants are framed by a gravel border to create a living roof that needs little rain or water. This rooftop blends in with its green surroundings.

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Modern Peribere Residence Framing Views of the Downtown Miami Skyline

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Located on a privileged site on Biscayne Bay, South Florida, Peribere Residence by Max Strang Architecture commands views of the downtown Miami skyline and Port Miami. The massive white volumes open up towards the bay through glass walls, generously-sized balconies and a wooden deck. Architecture Peribere Residence'

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Three-Story Spiral Addition Gives Miami Bungalow a Modern Twist

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

A spiral three-story concrete addition designed by Christian Wassmann was added to the 1930’s Sun Path House in Miami Beach, Florida. The addition is separate from the main house and consists of a dining area on the ground level, a second-story master bedroom and a roof deck on the third story.

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Using Cement Tiles Outdoors: The Importance of Using a Top-Coat Sealant with UV Filters

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Their use on building facades and walls creates a work of art that compliments the building architecture and design. Cement tiles are prominently used outdoors in a few hotels such as the SLS Miami and SLS Las Vegas as pool decking.

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Exclusive! The Most Popular Benjamin Moore Colors Across the US

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Nashville also embraces colors from the Benjamin Moore Historical Collection, which was inspired by 18 th – and 19th-century architecture,” Yeo says. “Once you’ve figured out which general color families appeal to you, set your focus on that portion of the display at the store or that section of the fan deck,” she explains.

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Plan on Entertaining Outdoors This Summer? Here’s What You Need to Do It Right

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Cantilevered overhangs provide lots of shade while cooking/lounging outdoors,” according to Miami-based architect Choeff Levy Fischman. For decks, she recommends Duadek outdoor waterproof flooring. When the sun is beaming down, you’ll need to protect your friends and family members from those damaging rays.

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