Mon.Dec 26, 2016

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Wood and Wicker in North London Apartment

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Amin Taha Architects built this gabled apartment complex in the north of London, the UK. The six apartments feature traditional brick facade and distinctive projecting wicker balconies. To build this six story apartment, the architects used a cross-laminated timber (CLT) structure, where layers of laminated wood are used as a skeleton instead of concrete and steel.

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2016 Surface Imports: Not Many an "A" at 3Q

Stone Update

U.S. imports through this September still shaky, although quartz slabs holding their own.

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Small Things That Add Value to Home

Kitchen and Residential Design

Adding value to your home does not mean you have to invest in high-end renovations or expensive things such as artworks, etc. Small and insignificant things can also add value to your home and liven up the ambiance. So if you are looking forward to add some oomph to your home décor without spending too much, here are some tips you can try out: Clean the Clutter This is the first step towards switching up the look of your home interiors.

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Home Organization: How to Declutter your Closets

Stagetecture

Not everybody has the luck to have large rooms to use for storage around the house. But you can get the most out of even the tiniest storage room if you plan ahead and get organized. Here are a few tips on how to make storage home organization easy. Organizing your home shouldn’t be a major challenge when you’re armed with a strategy. Home Organization: How to Declutter your Closets.

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Exhibit: Architecture in Palestine during the British Mandate (1917-1948)

Life of an Architect

While I was in Israel this summer, I was fortunate enough to get a sneak peek into an architectural exhibit that was about to open at the Israel Museum that focused on the architecture of Palestine, before the state of Israel became a state. During the period of the British Mandate (1917 – 1948) a generation of architects, displaced by the Russian Revolution of 1905 and the dislocations following World War 1, immigrated to Palestine with the promise of a new beginning, bringing modernist &

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The Best Year-Around Pet Care Tips

Stagetecture

Is your furry friend in need of essential pet care tips this season? Pets, as most of us pet lovers would agree are an immense source of joy and security. Having one around not only reduces our stress level but also provides loyal company. It is but natural for pet lovers to go to all extents to take care of their furry friends, especially in the harsh summers but also through the rough winters.

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