Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Home / Life in General / Letters from a traveling Architecture Student Letters from a traveling Architecture Student Bob Borson — October 24, 2013 — 38 Comments 23 years ago, as a fourth year architecture student, I spent the Fall semester traveling around Western Europe soaking in all the architectural wonders I could find.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2014

These easy-to-install tiles have a seamless surface with a perfect automatic pattern repeat, and can be painted in any color. The 3DWalldecor pure white mineral wall panels are designed in The Netherlands and made in France to be a green, durable, fire-safe and modern high-end interior product.

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Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

Apavisa isnt shy about letting us know that the inspiration for these tiles comes from the cement tile manufacturing method that was first developed in Southern France during the mid 19th century. hand painted tile. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. MYD | architecture + design. backsplash designs.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 23, 2017

Home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture, Florence has terracotta-tile domed cathedrals, sculptures, and beautiful tiles around every corner. France is known for being a fashion capital and style influencer to the world. Ceramic tiles are made with clay and are painted with a glaze to create the colorful patterns.

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Tile Talk

MAY 28, 2013

Cement tiles are used all over the world in countries such as Cuba, France, Spain, Portugal and more. hand painted tile. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Our Pinterest board featuring Cement Tile: Floors, Walls. bathroom tile.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 6, 2016

This 2012 renovated french farmhouse by Loïc Picquet Architecte blends an old farm structure with modern design ideas in Alsace, France. In contrast to the minimalist and rustic appearance of the farmhouse interior, the bathroom boosts modern designs with colorful paint and tile on the walls and floor.

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Stagetecture

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

With its dramatic architecture and artistic appeal, Paris is arguably one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Travel Destination: Sightseeing in Paris, France. The gallery is home to largest and most diverse collection of paintings, sculpture, and other decorative objects of pre-20 th century. The Louvre Museum.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

This year’s competition saw a record number of entries (408) and in all, over 29 countries were represented – including Japan, France, Australia, UK, South Korea, Russia, Brazil and many more (21 more to be specific.) It’s a huge repository of architectural eye-candy. [

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Time2Design

MAY 8, 2013

The heraldic bearing of the royal family of France. From the architecture to the Saints logo, the Fleur-de-lis is an everlasting testament to the strength and history of the city of New Orleans. architecture. exterior paint. paint color. paint selection. pet painting. pet painting. appliances.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 17, 2016

Named Habiter sous les toits — which literally translates as “living under the roof” — this attic apartment by Prisca Pellerin blends rustic architecture elements and contemporary interior design. Photography by Hugo Hébrard photographe d’architecture ] How well do you think this attic apartment blending rustic with contemporary?

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Trendir Magazine

APRIL 9, 2016

A charming green garden is seen from the sunken tub in this bathroom in France. This house is packed with stunning architectural features, not the least of which is this awesome bathroom. The Arizona desert almost looks like a painting - and the shower of this bathroom is mostly outdoors. Love the light fixture.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

Atelier Wilda transformed the painting studio of the late artist Pierre Lemaire (1920-2007) in Paris, France into a contemporary family apartment. square-foot (45-square-meter) crib features minimalist interiors and charming roof windows, which flood the space in natural light.

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Time2Design

JULY 22, 2009

England and France were leaders in European wallpaper manufacturing. However this trade was seriously disrupted in 1755 by the Seven Years War and later the Napoleonic Wars , and by a heavy level of duty on imports to France. One of this famous so called Papier paints wall paper is still in situ in Ham House, Peabody Massachusetts.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 24, 2014

Architecture. Architecture. Architecture › PRACOWNIA Club&Restaurant Creatively Simulating a Painter’s Studio. Colorful blobs can be spotted throughout, as the entire interior of the dining area has been splashed with paint. By Lavinia in Architecture. Architecture. modern architecture.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 20, 2015

Whether you live in an urban space full-time or commute in from the surrounding suburbs, the architecture of transit is a force to be reckoned with on a daily basis. Whether you live in an urban space full time or commute in from the surrounding suburbs, the architecture of transit is a force to be reckoned with on a daily basis.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 2, 2019

While sites like Travel.com offers suggestions of where to go with their article, the Top 10 Most Searched Summer Destinations , at Architectural Ceramics, we’ve come up with our own 10 cities, as well as tile collections inspired by each popular place. AC’s Legend Collection in the Kuba pattern, image via Architectural Ceramics.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 18, 2017

Color: Wallpaper or paint a wall or the shelf openings in a bold and invigorating color. Image: Frances Herrera A small upstairs loft is converted into a crisp white study area and home office with some essential elements: desk chairs, shelves and cork boards.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Avente Tiles Deer in Moonlight Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile Mural. France: In France, children place their shoes by the fireplace in hopes that le Pere Noe l (Father Christmas) will place gifts for them. Labels: Christmas , Christmas traditions , hand-painted ceramic tile , Merry Christmas , pinterest , tile murals.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Completed by h2o architectes in Paris, France, the Arsenal Flat is an intriguing project displaying clever design solutions. The use of white paint on wood or plaster also contributes to the feeling of space. The family apartment is located on the top floor of a Haussmannian building , in what was formerly servants’ quarters.

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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. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego.

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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. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2017

A couple of stacked pallets, finished off with wheels, add the industrial look to this open loft living room in France. Image: RencontreunArchi Shop a similar look: Chairs | Pillows | Coffee Table Painting a pallet is easy and can transform the look from industrial to polished, like in this Scandinavian-style living room.

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Life of an Architect

JULY 22, 2018

So to that end, we start with some of the up-front bits of traveling – traveling as a young person compared to a more “mature” person, traveling with children, packing, architectural bucket lists, and traveling for work. Distraction tactics commenced. the last two minutes are quite memorable.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 16, 2014

Luckily I have spent a good bit of time in both England and France and have come to love them both. Paul’s is pretty good but so many people do it, the path is not very illuminating from an architectural point of view. Sigh, once upon a time… I should have stayed The architecture you’ve showcased is awesome.

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Trendir Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

House by Adam KalkinArchitect Adam Kalkin is mostly known for his modern shipping container home designs that are so innovative and stylish, they could easily become the poster homes for cargotecture (a term coined for shipping container architecture). Containers of Hope by Benjamin Garcia Saxe Architecture. Aqua Container Home.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 25, 2016

The home Murphy Brothers built, with Crozier Gedney Architects , is a perfect example of the kind of architecture that doesn’t work as well with solar panels: It’s built in a coastal colonial style, with not just one or two planes making up the roof, but at least seven. That could truly influence our architectural vocabulary.”

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