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Spectrum Center Renovation Renderings Released

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Friday morning, Hornets Sports & Entertainment unveiled the renderings for the renovations that Spectrum Center will undergo over the next two years. To ensure that the renovations will be completed on time, Spectrum Center will be closed from May to September for the next two summers. All renovations are expected to be completed ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season.

“We are thrilled to share initial renovation plans with our guests, who have been top of mind at every stage throughout the reimagining process,” said Hornets Sports & Entertainment Executive Vice President & Spectrum Center General Manager Donna Julian. “We have

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Naomi Pollock Explores Eight Decades of Japanese Residential Architecture

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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.

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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10 eye-catching glass house designs to take inspiration from

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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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The home decor trends set to dominate in 2024

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With a new year comes new possibilities, goals and (what we’re most interested in!) home decor trends. From colours and materials, to shapes and styles, we’ve spoken to the experts to find out which trends will be setting the scene for 2024.

Whether you’re looking to give your home a gentle refresh (new year, new me), you’re finally embarking on a major redecorating project or starting a home or extension from scratch, trends are a great way to get started.

While what’s most important in what speaks to you and what works for your life, a trend can work as

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