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12th Casalgrande Padana Grand Prix award open for entries

Ceramics of Italy

With its thirty years of history, eleven past editions and a total of more than 1700 submitted projects from all over the world, the Grand Prix architecture competition organised by Casalgrande Padana is once again open for submissions. www.casalgrandepadana.it. www.casalgrandepadana.it.

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A Day in the Life of an Architectural Intern

Life of an Architect

What is it like to be an architectural intern? Let’s pretend that you’re an architectural intern … highly educated, extremely dedicated and yet – not an architect. In the end it seemed that all parties came to a solution that would allow for an outdoor deck and a proper air supply. Does it suck?

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Create the Perfect Home Office in 8 Steps

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The home office has deep blue wallpaper and cabinets to conceal equipment: Image: Urbanology Designs Avoid paper clutter Do you really need to keep all of those documents? However, greenery can help you bring the outdoors inside. “A Klosky advises readers to go paperless. Kids work on computers in open spaces, not in their rooms.

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How Your Interior Design Is Influencing Your Subconscious

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Believe it or not, the choices that you make when deciding how your home will look have a documented effect on your emotions and perceptions. Green is the perfect choice for a foyer or entryway because it eases the transition from the outdoors. Green: Known for its soothing qualities. Blue: Perpetuates feelings of calm and freshness.

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Outdoor Movie Theater – 2015 Playhouse

Life of an Architect

I made this door the size it is for architectural reasons more so than true cinematic performance reasons. I will concede that while I am typically fond of my own designs, they are not the most popular. Even though it’s not the kids putting raffle tickets into the box, they are the ones that are convincing their parents.

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Architectural Models | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Home / Architects / Architectural Models Architectural Models Bob Borson — September 12, 2013 — 33 Comments One of the biggest changes I have seen since moving over to my new office is that the number of scale models has gone up considerably. Can’t wait to go to architecture school.

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What Home Buyers Really Want | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

4 An Outdoor Kitchen – Now we’re cooking! With the spec homes there is a “Get it now” mentality that sometimes makes the client think that 2 years is way to long to go through the design, documentation and construction process. Be suspicions anytime you see these lists that involve outdoor kitchens.

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