Category: House Design

More small-scale, multi-unit homes coming to BC, zoning barriers removed

Mahendra, 08/08/2024

Updated Nov. 1, 2023

Dean Murdock, mayor of Saanich –

“Single-family homes are largely out of reach for many people looking to buy or rent in Saanich. These proposed changes help create more housing choices that meet the needs of individuals and families in the community today, and in the future. This will allow people to put down roots in Saanich — where they can build a life in neighborhoods that are close to schools, parks and shops and feel connected to their community.”

Vickey Brown, mayor of Cumberland –

“The new housing legislation is a significant step forward in

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20 Open-Floor House Plans Built For Entertaining

Mahendra, 07/08/2024

Open-floor house plans are in style and are most likely here to stay. Among its many virtues, the open floor plan instantly makes a home feel bright, airy, and large. Traditional closed-plan designs often waste precious square feet by separating the house with hallways and doors—an open plan minimizes these transitional spaces, instead opting for a layout that flows right through from room to room. This design allows for an enlarged living space where guests in the kitchen, living room, dining room, and even the sunroom can all engage in conversation.

While a closed-floor-plan house does have some benefits (hello,

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BC government to offer off-the-shelf designs for multi-unit homes

Mahendra, 06/08/2024

Standardized Housing Design Project will save time and money in the municipal permitting process, government says

Published November 16, 2023 • Last updated November 17, 2023 • 2 minute read

BC Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon speaks at a press conference on housing in Victoria on April 3, 2023. Photo by Darren Stone /Times Colonist

The BC government will offer homeowners and developers off-the-shelf designs for small, multi-unit homes to help save time

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Naomi Pollock Explores Eight Decades of Japanese Residential Architecture

Mahendra, 05/08/2024

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In her 10th book, RECORD contributing editor Naomi Pollock, FAIA, showcases 98 houses built in Japan since 1945. In addition to acquainting readers with these era-defining dwellings, she draws on her 30-year residence there to explore the social, technological, geographic, and historical factors behind them. Following is an excerpt from the author’s introduction.

The Japanese House Since 1945, by Naomi Pollock. Foreword by Tadao Ando. Thames & Hudson, 400 pages, $85, click to enlarge.

“For Japanese architecture, the history of its modernization has also been a history of westernization,” explains architect Fumihiko Maki. Prior to the war,

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La Tête Media House / caspar.

Mahendra, 29/07/2024

La Tête Media House / caspar. - Exterior Photography, Facade + 17

Architecture thought digital: With La Tête, a future-oriented media house was created, and the Handelsblatt Media Group moved in. The barcode façade with an integrated mega screen does not only represent the digitalization of the media world, it transforms La Tête into a living social media channel and opens up the house to the public. People passing by can see on the outside of the building what the Handelsblatt produces inside.

Visible from the Franklin

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Regional Architecture Awards: Gold Coast houses hitting new design levels

Mahendra, 28/07/2024

The Cottage at Burleigh Waters received a recommendation in the new residential category. Photo: Andy Macpherson.

THE city’s hottest houses have been crowned for their architectural innovation with a luxurious eco-friendly home and renovated cottage among the standouts.

The Gold Coast and Northern Rivers 2023 Australian Institute of Architects’ Regional Architecture Awards highlighted architects willing to think outside the box when it comes to design.

The Cottage. Photo: Andy Macpherson.

The Cottage. Photo: Andy Macpherson.

Justin Humphrey Architects’ The Cottage was crowned the region’s house of the year.

In a cost-of-living crunch, the property at Burleigh Waters demonstrated great architectural

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10 eye-catching glass house designs to take inspiration from

Mahendra, 27/07/2024

Glass has progressed from being a purely functional material to becoming an important structural and aesthetic feature in modern interior design.

Glass house design

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Despite the rapid boom and bust of many house trends, certain components have endured and evolved into timeless classics. One of them is glass, which requires no upkeep and has played a significant role in interior design because of its ability to seem to take no space at all.

Glasshouse designs are an excellent example of contemporary design, and they may range in size from a modest garden hut to a fully-furnished holiday home. True beauty is

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Interior design tips 2024: 6 trendy ways to revamp your home’s nooks and corners

Mahendra, 26/07/2024

Your home is an expression of who you are, and it is the little things that really make it stand out. Although we often focus on the main areas of our homes, it’s easy to ignore the hidden spaces that are just waiting to be explored. These neglected nooks and corners hold a lot of untapped potential; they can be used to create livable rooms or quaint vignettes that enhance the overall design and utility of your home. With a little imagination and an eye for design, you can revitalize the interior of your home by transforming these under-utilized areas

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Updated Nov. 1, 2023

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