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ASCER Announces Highly Distinguished Jury for the 19th Annual Tile of Spain Awards

Tile of Spain USA

The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER) has announced the six highly distinguished architects and interior designers who will serve on the jury for the 19 th annual Tile of Spain Awards. Kengo Kuma & Associates employs over 150 architects in Tokyo and Paris, who design unique projects worldwide. About the Jury.

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Week of June 22nd, 2020 – Lake Houses & Nautical Vibes

Architectural Ceramics

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Whether it’s a house on a remote lake hours away, the one where the kids seem to never think the car ride will end, or a quick trip to the local waterways for a couple days, there’s something for everyone to get inspired by in this week’s Top 5 Designs of the Week! The Modern Solution to Life on a Lake.

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10 Design Lessons You Can Learn From Scandinavian Interiors

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Scandinavian design is modern and minimalist with plenty of natural views. Image Source: Jeffers Design Group. You may be surprised to hear that the beauty of the Scandinavian design movement wasn’t fully recognized until the 1950′s. What can we learn from these simple, yet unique European designs?

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Steeply Arched Copper-Clad Chapel Design in Finland

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Under an arched framework, this astonishing chapel design in Finland finds new ways of expressing old, powerful feelings like faith. Designed by Helsinki-based Sanaksenaho Architects , the steeply arching chapel design surprises with a curious mix of building materials. Curving pine ribs define the alluring architecture.

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Pyramid House Features Glazed Observatory and Lake Views

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

VOID Architecture completed the development of Pyramid House , a charming residence exhibiting clean, contemporary lines. The project is located in Sysmä, Finland, and comes with a total surface of 125 square meters (1,345 square feet).

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Winter Adventure to Helsinki

Life of an Architect

My destination is Helsinki, Finland- a place that I have never visited before – and I am going in winter … because I’m smart that way. But first … the architecture! Did you know that that the population of Finland is around 5.4 Sometimes all it takes is a 5-year-old kid to point that out to you.

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The Aalto – Life of an Architect Holiday Cocktail

Life of an Architect

I like to think of it as a virtual cocktail between you and me, shared in friendship and a mutual love of architecture … and liquor. I didn’t really come up with this year’s cocktail on my own as I spent the last few weekends reverse engineering a cocktail I had while on my recent trip to Helsinki, Finland.

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