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10 Color Theory Basics Everyone Should Know

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

It’ll come in handy next time you’re not quite sure whether you’ve chosen the right paint color. Many artists recommend experimenting with color by mixing paints until you have a feel for how drastically neutrals will affect a color. The analogous color scheme refers to using three colors in a row on the color wheel.

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Documenting Architecture with Photos

Life of an Architect

This picture was taken to record the gap between the vertical sheathing on the exterior wall, and the horizontal decking that makes up the roof. This is more of the G90 metal I frequently reference here on site – as far as metal siding goes, it’s clearly one of my favorites. No paint on these walls either.

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Life of an Architect – Movie Theater Playhouse

Life of an Architect

… Ask and ye shall receiveth : For all of my playhouses, it starts with the deck. I can, that’s why I start with the deck. You can also paint in over and over again should you want to introduce some color in to the interior. See how the teeny-tiny base plate is recessed into the deck boards?

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Washington D.C. Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

A neighborhood known for the independent art galleries, Bethesda Art Walk features painting, sculpture, photography and more on the free, self-guided gallery walk held the second Friday of every month. And even if sightseeing isn’t on the agenda, the sight from the rooftop deck is not one to be missed. Future Outlook Known to be D.C.’s