We'll go through a thorough process to help guide your search for the perfect home renovation professional.| ELMENS
As a boy, I hated to get my hair cut. There was this barber in our town, and he would get this panel that he would put on top of the barber chair (it has a black cushion on it) and he would sit me down, put a cotton or plastic apron around my neck … Continue reading Sometimes, the most meaningful moments are the simplest ones—shared with those we love and enjoyed in the present moment| Metallicman
I have talked about the dinners that my mother would make for us kids growing up in the 1960’s and into the 1970’s. I have done so in a very general way. One of the most common dinners, perhaps because it was easiest, was to bake a casserole. I haven’t had one of those things … Continue reading Treating others with fairness and kindness is the key to a happy and peaceful life| Metallicman
When I lived in Indiana we owned a ski boat. It was 18 foot long, with a “pass though” front to the bow. And had a nice Bikini top for when it rained. Slick and new. We named it “Going coconuts” We stored it at a lake about an hour drive away. And we would … Continue reading Sometimes, you just have to dance it out| Metallicman
Life is changing so quickly. It’s at all levels. Today, I was musing about this. I listened about some Americans talking about China. And it got me thinking. You ask the average person who is noticing just how advanced China is today. And he / she will tell you their thoughts. Then you ask them … Continue reading Like, totally, man. It’s not about the clothes you wear; it’s about the love you share| Metallicman
When I was a young teenager, I loved building scale plastic models. My favorites were 1/35 scale figurines. I think that I have mentioned this to you all before. Lord only know where they are now. All those well-painted collections are off gone. Gone. Gone. But today, I want to talk about the joys that … Continue reading Don’t let stereotypes define who you are| Metallicman
I drink a lot of water these days. Part of it has to do with my diet, and the other part is that I have noticed changes. By super hydration, I find that many of the bad habits that I used to have … like Flem building up in my throat… has all disappeared. I … Continue reading Just a little help from a film-noir rat…| Metallicman
This post is a little messed up. It was accidentally pre-released on 11 March 2025. I recovered it in it’s broken form, and then fluffed it out. Here it is. Up in it’s corrected manifestation. Intro notes. Note that I have been providing kitchen intel rather than meals as of late. This will change. I … Continue reading If Elvis wants to lay eggs, who am I to stop him?| Metallicman
My brother used to sneak into my kid sisters room and try on her clothing. This constantly stretched her clothing, and they would eventually lose their elasticity. Oh, and my kid sister was always so furious about this. Now, I have no clue as to why he did this. maybe it might be a sexual … Continue reading The friendships you build along the way are the real treasures of life| Metallicman
LAGNAF in College. When I attended university, I used to hang out with various groups of friends. My core group was a group of fellow engineering students that shared many of the same courses that I was taking at the time. In their dorm room (normally festooned with think silk tapestries and other teenage clutter) … Continue reading Being a hench-animal is… kind of fun| Metallicman
People react differently to the death of a loved one. Some handle it really harshly, while others move on and stumble about. But my Step-mother; Karen and her reaction truly takes the cake. Karen, my step-mother, immediately started throwing out all of my father’s belongings within the first week of his death. By day three … Continue reading It’s important to appreciate the world as it is—and maybe leave the abstract interpretations for another day| Metallicman
Here’s some memories of my mother’s, aunties, and grandmother’s sewing machines. They all had them. My Grandmothers machines were made in the 1920’s or so. My Mother’s and my aunties machines were all 1950 – 1960 machines. And I bought a 1980 era machine for my first wife. And that is all I have to … Continue reading Don’t you know that it’s important to think outside the box—and maybe avoid glowing pickles| Metallicman
My father never allowed me near guns, and while he had a few pistols and rifles, he kept them locked up and shooed me away from them. So gun culture was not anything that I participated in growing up. Well, one day, my dog (a Siberian Husky that lived in the backyard) mauled up a … Continue reading The wobbliest of mysteries can lead to wisdom if you approach them with a curious mind and an open heart| Metallicman
So, you know those old-school metal bread boxes you sometimes spot in vintage shops or your grandma’s kitchen? Yeah. My folks had one. It was beige and brown and had a floral design on the front. (Kind of matched the hamper with was a light green thing upstairs in the hallway.) Back in the 1960s, … Continue reading True wealth isn’t measured in gold or gadgets, but in the bonds we share with others| Metallicman
Here’s a story about when I cobbled up a flashlight from a bunch of toys during a sudden blackout in the 1960’s. I didn’t think anything of it. Lights went out during a cold Winter storm, and we are stuck in the dark. No candles, or Coleman camping lanterns. So I had some toys, and … Continue reading Our past, no matter how painful, shapes who we are| Metallicman
Lighters. Oh, not the disposable kind. The metal kind. You see, the United States USED to have a “Lighter Culture”. This was at the time when everyone smoked cigarettes. And everyone carried their very on lighter. Perhaps you’ve seen them in smoking or cigarette shops; perhaps in old black and white movies, or in the … Continue reading Ambition is a wonderful thing, but it must be tempered with caution| Metallicman
Here’s a story of my early youth, when we (me and my friends) would play in the dirt displaced during construction in our apartment complex. I must have been around 4, perhaps 5 years old. There was some construction going on outside the apartment complex where we lived in Bridgeport, CT. And they had torn … Continue reading Addressing emotions is the key to harmony| Metallicman
I well remember installing an FM converter to the AM car radio during 1976 / 1977. It was a “thing” back then. Oh sure, I had been listening to FM radio for nearly ten years by then, but when it came to being in a car, we had to deal with AM radio. KDKA was … Continue reading Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. Sometimes, things don’t go as planned—but that’s where the fun begins| Metallicman
Back in the day, my brother stumbled upon a 1920’s “piggy bank”. Only this bank was painted cast iron. It was a pretty unique item. He “found it” inside a locked credenza that was “protected” under a huge oil stained canvas tarp covered with all sorts of misc junk, in a dark alcove in the … Continue reading Even straw brains deserve respect—if only to avoid trouble| Metallicman
I used to take guitar lessons. I was terrible at it. The reason was practice. I simply wasn’t able to practice without a relentless stream of insults and disruptions from my sister.I would try practicing and she would make such a racket of insults, and slamming and turn up television and radios so loudly, all … Continue reading Balance is important—but so is knowing your limits| Metallicman
Wow. Things are changing so fast. We have Geo-political landscapes changing and the demise of the American-led world order. We have massive breakthroughs in technology, and a changing warfare landscape. We have a complete breakdown of WHAT WAS, and the emergence of WHAT WILL BE. It’s all pretty amazing. AI… Artificial Intelligence. Robots. Green energy. … Continue reading Perhaps the shoe was never the problem| Metallicman
Let me tell youse guys how the Chinese eat noodles. Firstly, there are many kinds of noodles in China. As well as so many different ways to make them. And today, I really am just going to talk (write) about “making a quick noodle meal” by Chinese people in China. Oh, and no, I’m not … Continue reading The bamboo was safe, the farm was at peace, and all was right in the world| Metallicman
Maybe you have skimmed though the MM dailies… (Erm. My “daily posts”). And not paid much attention to the nuances of the messages presented. That’s fine. That’s cool. But you should of, by now, noticed my “Sir Whiskerton” stories. This has become an artistic passion of mine and I use this venue, in a comedic … Continue reading The world needs more laughter. And more pigs in comedy| Metallicman
Mardi 11 mars 2025 C’est une journée libre aujourd’hui et je mets beaucoup de temps à me décider à partir, même après avoir discuté avec certains autres membres du groupe au petit déjeuner. A vrai dire je ne me sens pas tout à fait à l’aise de me promener seule dans la ville, malgré le […]| suasaday
Lundi 10 mars 2025 Nous quittons Tbilissi pour la journée dans le but d’explorer divers lieux en Kakhétie, la province géorgienne connue pour la viticulture. Mais ce n’est pas le but de…| suasaday
When I first started learning web development, I often came across the terms “stateful” and “stateless” — especially when people talked about backend APIs, frontend apps, or server design. It sounded fancy at first, but once I understood what state actually means, everything made sense. So let’s start from the basics. What Do “Stateful” and “Stateless” Mean? In simple terms, state means remembering something. If a system remembers what happened earlier — it’s stateful....| DEV Community
The global real-time payments market is experiencing significant growth. According to Fortune Business Insights, the market was valued at USD 24.91 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 284.49 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 35.4%. Similarly, Grand View Research reports that the global mobile payment market, valued at USD 88.50 […]| AWS Architecture Blog
With clients spanning Asia and beyond, ONC3D delivers world-class architectural visualisations that drive engagement and investment. The post Inside ONC3D’s Global Vision: Turning Ideas into Immersive Realities appeared first on LUXUO.| LUXUO
Windows show us the world. And not always by what is on the other side. Sometimes it is what’s on the window or the purpose of the window. A few windows which helped me see the world. Window in one of the defensive guard posts along the sea-facing side of Dubrovnik’s old city wall. Existing … More Windows On The World| The New 3 Rs: Retire, Recharge, Reconnect
I have been lucky to have have seen wonderful, strange, and sometimes just odd things, places and people. Some left me in awe of nature or artistic talent or the abilities of the human brain. Others just left me shrugging my shoulders. Mostly below are the inspiring ones. With a couple tossed in for fun. … More Everyone Should See This . . .| The New 3 Rs: Retire, Recharge, Reconnect
Preview of the Sunday 9/28 episode of Photowalks, as we visit Chicago The post Preview: Chicago Photowalk appeared first on PhotowalksTV.| PhotowalksTV
Artisans in Pyrgi, a town on the Greek island of Chios, have become masters of incising elaborate designs into the plasterwork of buildings – but without a new generation to pick up the baton, the art form is itself being chipped away| World Of Interiors
Dear Laurel, My husband and I adore your blog! We especially like the rooms you show with wainscoting, and wonder what you think about rooms with peaked ceilings? We’d love to do wainscoting, but wonder if the top of the walls would look naked! I know you don’t answer individual letter-writers, but I bet it […] The post Wainscoting Done Right (and the One Thing You Must Never Do) appeared first on Laurel Home.| Laurel Home
The residential project is Pininfarina’s first architectural project in Ras Al Khaimah The post Tissoli appoints Pininfarina to design $327mn Palazzo Tissoli on Al Marjan Island appeared first on Middle East Construction News.| Middle East Construction News
It wouldn’t be wrong to say Sam Shoemaker crossed the ocean on a mushroom. This August, the Californian artist launched his 14-foot kayak off Catalina Island and paddled for 12 hours across the 26.5-mile Catalina Channel to San Pedro. He says when he lost strength during the journey, a fin... The post We’re Living in a Mushroom Kingdom appeared first on Reasons to be Cheerful.| Reasons to be Cheerful
From glitzy casinos and futuristic hotels to ancient temples and colonial-era villas, Macaus East-meets-West architectural landscape is as rich as its past.| Fodors Travel Guide
When we think about politics, we often focus on laws, institutions, or debates. But philosopher Crispin Sartwell, in his book Political Aesthetics, invites us to reconsider this narrow view. Politics, he argues, is inseparable from its sensory and visual dimension—the images, styles, symbols, and rituals that shape how power is experienced and understood. Not all … Continue reading The Look of Power: Exploring Political Aesthetics→| Aesthetics Research Lab
I started Aesthetics Research Lab (ARL) in 2016 because I sensed that there were people around the world, in unexpected professions and disciplines, who had an affinity toward aesthetics, even if t…| Aesthetics Research Lab
Automate tedious diagramming work in your CI/CD pipelines to maintain always-accurate architecture diagrams.| pulumi
Stop writing giant if-else blocks for data transformation. Build clean, extensible code with the Function Registry pattern instead.| iO tech_hub
The British architect has completed the first phase of a major transformation at the Kulm Hotel in St Moritz.| Latest from Country Life
Architects: Medeza, Querencia Design CenterArea: 100 m²Year: 2024Photography: Cesar BelioLead Architects: Francisco Parra, Querencia Design CenterDesign Team: Mauricio Rios, Gerardo AgueroTechnical Team: Vanessa RamirezGeneral Contractor: Querencia ConstruccionesStructural Engineering: MD EstructuralCity/Location: Cabo San LucasCountry: Mexico The Canyon Entrance Pavilion in Cabo San Lucas, designed by Medeza and Querencia Design Center, redefines the act of arrival within ... Read more| ArchitectureLab
Architects: KA architecture studio (Mohammad Khavarian)Area: 1000 m²Year: 2023Photography: Mohammad Hassan Ettefagh, Athena Taleqani, KA architecture studio (Mohammad Khavarian)Lead Architects: Mohammad KhavarianCategory: Public Space, Metro StationDesign Team: Mehrasa NikookarStructural Engineering: Mohammad PanahiLighting: Meghdad AmiriFaçade Engineers: Behnood Gooharbin, Masoud GooharbinProject Definer: Seyed Saeed MirhosseiniSite Supervisor: Mohammad KhavarianGeneral Constructing: Mehdi...| ArchitectureLab
Architects: Aangan Collaborative LLPArea: 800 ft²Year: 2024Photography: Neesarfotografy – Mr. Tarun Hirapara; Vreidarch Studio – Ar. Shivam VasavaPrincipal Architects: Ar. Vishal Shah, Ar. Vishal DesaiProject Coordinator: Ar. Prakruti DesaiProject Engineer: Er. Harry IcecreamwalaProject Team: Ar. Aesha ShahLandscape: Aangan Collaborative LLPFurniture and Accessories Design: Aangan Collaborative LLPStructural Engineering: S & V Engineers, SuratContractor: Parikshit Lathia, Samarthya ... R...| ArchitectureLab
Architects: ELSEArea: 100 m²Year: 2025Photography: Gustav Willeit, ELSE, Elisa CappellariLead Architects: Zhifei Xu, Zimo ZhangConstruction Team: Zhifei Xu, Zimo Zhang, Qiannan RuanClient: SMACHCity/Location: Rocca PietoreCountry: Italy Created for SMACH 2025, the international open-air art biennale in the Dolomites, Trace of Land by ELSE transforms the humble hay bale into a site-specific landscape intervention. Spanning the ... Read more| ArchitectureLab
Architects: Fuinneamh Workshop ArchitectsArea: 40 m²Year: 2024Photography: Jed Niezgoda, Seán Antóin Ó MuiríLead Architects: Seán Antóin Ó MuiríDesign Team: Caimin Muldoon, Ciara O’ConnellStructural Engineering: Civil and Structural Engineering Advisors LtdServices Engineering: Department of Civil Engineering, Munster Technological University (MTU)Contractor: Wiseman Construction Services, John Barron ThatcherCity/Location: CorkCountry: Ireland Located within Cork’s Tramore Valle...| ArchitectureLab
Architects: Miguel MarcelinoArea: 472 m²Year: 2025Photography: Lourenço T. AbreuCollaborators: Miguel Coutinho, João Neto, Martina Cappellini, Mariana AlmeidaStructural Engineering: Pedro ViegasMEP Engineering: Pensamento SustentávelFire Safety: ETULandscape: Paulo PalmaGeneral Contractor: ABBConstruction Supervision: CofistrongClient: Município de OeirasCity/Location: Porto SalvoCountry: Portugal The Laje Football Field by Miguel Marcelino transforms a steep hillside in Porto Salvo into...| ArchitectureLab
Architects: Bilgin ArchitectsArea: 2,778 m²Year: 2023Photography: Egemen KarakayaLead Architects: Caner Bilgin, Begüm Yılmaz BilginArchitects Team: Serenay Gürkan, Elif Özücağlıyan, Yıldırım ErbazProject Coordinator: Cem KatkatMain Contractor: Kalyon ConstructionInterior Design: Bilgin ArchitectsStructure Engineering: Attec DesignMEP & HVAC Consultant: Okutan EngineeringElectrical Project: ERKE Sustainable Building Design and ConsultancyLandscape Architects: Bilgin Architects + MY ...| ArchitectureLab
Architects: DL AtelierArea: 800 m²Year: 2025Photography: Yumeng ZhuLead Architects: Liu Yang, Zhang MoweiArtist: ChenzhuoStructure: Jiang JunjieInstallation Fabricator: Baoding Fangzhouyuan Sculpture Arts and Crafts Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Executive Unit: Shanghai Fengyuzhu Culture & Technology Co., Ltd.City: HuizhouCountry: China Situated along the Tiegang River in Huizhou, DL Atelier’s Floral Wander Loop forms part of the Nankunshan–Luofushan Rim Pioneer ... Read more| ArchitectureLab
Architects: RENESA Architecture Design Interiors StudioArea: 1,114 m²Year: 2025Photography: Avesh GaurLead Architects: Sanchit Arora, Tarun TyagiLead Team: Sanjay AroraTechnical Team: Virender SinghDesign Team: Navdisha KukrejaCity: AmritsarCountry: India The Sanctum House in Amritsar, designed by RENESA Architecture Design Interiors Studio, reinterprets the archetype of the Indian home through geometry, materiality, and atmosphere. Anchored by a vast ... Read more| ArchitectureLab
Architects: Intersticial ArquitecturaArea: 245 m²Year: 2024Photography: Ariadna Polo, Diego Vázquez MelladoManufacturers: Ciento.12, Helvex, NanocalLead| Architecture Lab
We had the opportunity to interview Jason hardy, Hitachi Vantara’s CTO for AI, and the conversation started by looking at VSP One and disaggregation and ended up talking about AI agent-infused robots. Physical AI. Read on to see how we got there. Blocks and Files: Hitachi Vantara’s VSP One storage line is a classic controllers-integrated-with-storage-shelves […]| Blocks and Files
In Kyiv’s Obolon district, Aranchii Architects has envisioned a church that feels both celestial and grounded. The luminous, sculptural form rising from the earth like a prayer cast in concrete and steel. The new Holy Trinity Church is shaped by sweeping organic curves and fluid geometry, evoking both protection and ascent. Yet beneath its graceful [...] The post Stunning Church in Kyiv to Double as a Underground Air Raid Shelter appeared first on Moss and Fog.| Moss and Fog
This astounding new bridge sets a number of new height records.| Moss and Fog
The power brokers and visionaries behind the city’s greatest buildings convened to celebrate Elizabeth Diller and Annabelle Selldorf. The post ‘If I Told You, I’d Have to Kill You’: I Went Inside the Biggest Award Ceremony for New York Changemakers appeared first on Cultured Mag.| Cultured Mag
This residence by Condon Scott Architects and Space Studio, located against the dramatic peaks of Gibbston Valley, merges contemporary architecture with the rugged textures of its landscape. The home’s exterior is defined by stone cladding and dark-stained timber, echoing the historic gold-mining cottages of Central Otago while projecting a refined, modern character. Dual gabled forms... The post Stone and Timber Define a Modern Mountain Retreat in New Zealand appeared first on Homedit.| Homedit
Originally built in 1879, this seaside residence in Sorrento, Australia, was brought back to life by Di Bartolo Architects, who skillfully balanced historical preservation with modern comfort. The kitchen island extension features a rounded design that creates an informal dining area, while the combination of natural wood chairs and dark cabinetry makes this kitchen the... The post Loggia Sorrento: A Coastal Home Reimagined with Mediterranean Charm appeared first on Homedit.| Homedit
Designed by Hasan Ayata, Tinx House showcases how smart design can turn a compact A-frame into a luxurious modern hideaway. A black steel spiral staircase leads to the bedroom area, offering both a functional way to save space and a striking design feature within the compact interior. We recommend considering this option when planning your... The post An A-Frame Cabin That Can Be a Good Example for Your Future Project appeared first on Homedit.| Homedit
Tucked into the slopes of Park City, Nest by Sparano + Mooney Architecture reimagines the idea of a modern mountain retreat. Its thermally-modified timber façade and board-formed concrete details blend seamlessly with the surrounding forest, creating a warm contrast to the crisp alpine landscape. The interior design is minimalist with natural oak floors, soft Venetian... The post A Modern Mountain Nest That Redefines Comfort in Park City appeared first on Homedit.| Homedit
MU Architecture designed a multilevel house in the Laurentians, Quebec, anchored to a rocky slope overlooking forest and lake. Excavated boulders were reused on site, forming retaining walls, terraced gardens, and stone steps that integrate the structure with its rugged landscape. The exterior combines pale stone, warm cedar, and a dark cedar cube that projects... The post Boulders, Terraces, and Wood Define a Laurentians Residence appeared first on Homedit.| Homedit
The red brick facade anchors this Melbourne residence in tradition, recalling the heritage-listed 1920s structure that defines the site. The brickwork presents a sense of permanence and continuity, tying the new extensions to the home’s history. Behind this robust frontage, FMD Architects reveal a series of interlocking roof forms clad in prefabricated metal. These stepped... The post Red Brick Facade Blends Heritage and Modern Design appeared first on Homedit.| Homedit
When I was in my first job after leaving school – I left at 16 – I coupled working all day with studying at night on what in those days was called a correspondence course. Once the June exams were completed, I suddenly had a bucketful of free time, but was ambushed by a sense of guilt.. a kind of guilty feeling that I should – ought – to be doing something. It was like a guilty conscience forever tapping my shoulder. I’ve got that same feeling right now, after taking a pause from ...| The Hungry Travellers
A practical way to parse and route universal links using enums and type-safe navigation.| iOS development by tanaschita.com
© Paula Marvelly, All Saints' Tudeley Apertures to the soul The post The Spirituality of Marc Chagall appeared first on The Culturium.| The Culturium
In the brilliant dark comedy “In Bruges,” a mobster sends his two hitmen to Bruges to cool their heels after a …Continue reading →| Deborah J. Brasket, Author
Few houses have suffered a fate as protracted and violent as Belhus in Essex.| Latest from Country Life
Belmont House in Kent is a Georgian creation rich in military associations, now run by a trust. Steven Brindle looks at its history and the remarkable architect responsible for its design; photographs by Will Pryce for Country Life.| Latest from Country Life
InfoQ has published the latest AI, ML and Data Engineering Report for 2025, and Alex reacts to the parts that affect software development.| Mozaic Works
Sarah @ Travel with me is the host for this week’s Monochrome Madness. There is something about old ruins of houses and castles that look better in monochrome. The first photos of these buildings would have been in black and white anyway! I’ve put together a small gallery for the theme this week. My feature … Continue reading "~ Monochrome Madness: Capturing the Essence of Old Ruins ~"| Travels with Ali
Britain’s oldest brick tower windmill which sits in the middle of a housing development is still operating, more than 250 years after it was first built. Located in Holgate, a suburb of York, the walled city in northeast England, the Holgate Windmill has been working since 1770 after being built by George Waud, from Selby, […] The post Britain’s Oldest Working Brick Windmill Still Spinning After 250 Years–Grinding Grain Into Flour appeared first on Good News Network.| Good News Network
Berlin holds a unique title: the city with the largest number of backyards in all of Germany. They call these backyards Hinterhöfe in German. For many visitors, these historic pockets of urban life remain undiscovered, tucked away behind grand facades and vibrant streets. To truly understand the capital’s soul, you must venture off the beaten track and explore the intricate network of what we call Berlin Hidden Backyards. And this is what I'm here to help you out with. The post Uncovering ...| FRAME TRAVEL ROAM CAPTURE
When deploying microservices on Kubernetes, how many replicas should I run? Intuition suggests that two replicas is enough to give you high availability; if one pod dies, the other keeps the service online. Industry standard, however, suggests running three replicas. Why is this the case? In this post, I will explain reasons to choose three replicas over two, and some best practices based on the realities specific to Kubernetes. The Math Behind Preferring Three Replicas The suggestion to run ...| Kevin Sookocheff
The building depicted in the image is the Finnish Clock and Jewelry Museum, Kruunu, located in Espoo. The museum showcases the history and art of clocks and jewelry. Museo Leikki is a museum specializing in the history of toys, play, and childhood. The museum opened in May 2022. Café Lyrica, which is likely situated in […]| Ritva Sillanmäki Photography
Le Théâtre municipal du Pirée, monument emblématique et symbolique de la ville du Pirée fête cette année ses 130 ans. Avec une histoire longue et remarquable liée à celle du Pirée, le Théâtre, qui a ouvert ses portes le 19 avril 1895, reflète la vie économique, sociale et politique du premier port de la Grèce […] The post Le Théâtre municipal du Pirée fête ses 130 ans appeared first on Grèce Hebdo.| Grèce Hebdo
Looking for an eco deck or dock for your ecological floating home or houseboat? The elevated structure was designed by Dutch architect Koen Olthuis and the Waterstudio team. Image via Ocean Builders Decks & Docks in Nashville, Tennessee, is a trusted source for premium marine construction materials, offering a wide range of products for homeowners, […] The post Top-Quality Building Supplies in Nashville at Decks & Docks appeared first on Green Prophet.| Green Prophet
It’s not often necessary to begin a review describing the book’s design, but in the case of Bharat Sikka’s AND THEN, knowing that every spread has a generous red margin becomes critical, as this influences our perception of the pictures. I believe it’s impossible, in other words, to remain unaffected by this redness, a high-stakes […]| c4 journal
Budget-Friendly Restaurant Booths Without Compromising on Quality Explore the benefits of restaurant booths as an investment in comfort and efficiency for your dining establishment. The post Budget-Friendly Restaurant Booths Without Compromising on Quality appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.| ConstructionPlacements
After a vibrant start to the season, we’re delighted to turn the page and share our next selection of releases. This month’s lineup spans interior design and architecture, fashion, art, gardens and landscapes, travel, and more—each title a reflection of the extraordinary creativity and vision of...| Rizzoli New York
All of your thermal roofing inspection questions answered. Learn how drones can inspect your roof.| FlyGuys
Why is choosing the right metal railings important? Staircases are not just functional structures; they are architectural elements that shape the character of an interior. The railings that accompany them play a vital role in both safety and style. When thoughtfully chosen, metal railings become an integral part of the home’s aesthetic language, balancing strength ... Read More| Woblogger
Every single detail is important in the process of house designing or home renovations. Quite often, floors, wall colors, lighting, and furniture are at the forefront of the action. Nevertheless, there are other features that silently dictate not only the appearance of your place but also its practicality. One such feature is the low-profile handrail. ... Read More| Woblogger
Learn what roof trusses are, how they show signs of wear, and why they matter during a home inspection in Naperville and beyond.| Prospective Home Inspections
"Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still." ~Dorothea Lange| Jane's Lens
“It’s an odd thing but anyone who disappears is said to be in San Francisco.” ~Oscar Wilde| Jane's Lens
[Image: View larger! From “Celestial Detector,” 2025 Lisbon Architecture Triennale; all text by Geoff Manaugh, all images by John Becker/WROT Studio.] I had a new piece of short fiction commissioned by the 2025 Lisbon Architecture Triennale that was just published last week over at e-flux. The theme of the Triennale this year is “How Heavy … Continue reading "Celestial Detector"| BLDGBLOG
A pedestrian renovation in the 1990s obscured the essential nature of this 1912 Colonial Revival house.| Fine Homebuilding
2 October 2025 – I’m over at St. George & East 6th, hunkered down for the view south along this stretch of the St. George Rainway. Then I pay serious attention to the map — to the lost small-c creek and to the lost big-c False Creek as well, lost when (1915 onward) they filled […]| WALKING WOMAN
By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Tucked beside the greenery of Beirut’s Horsh Park, the Khashokji Mosque is easy to miss at first glance. Modest in size and stripped of the ornamental flourish that defines many traditional mosques, it instead attracts attention through its simple refinements. Designed by Lebanese architect Assem Salam … Continued The post The Khashokji Mosque of Beirut – Where East Meets West appeared first on Arab America.| Arab America
Vienna, 24 September 2025 My wife and I have just finished a long weekend in the little town of Waidhofen an der Ybbs. We were actually using it as a base from which to carry out a number of very p…| the heart thrills
One of our most important goals at Heroku is to be boring . Don’t get us wrong, we certainly hope that you’re excited about the Heroku developer experience — as heavy users of Heroku ourselves, we certainly are! But, even more so, we hope that you don’t have to spend all that much time thinking about Heroku. We want you to be able to spend your time thinking about the awesome, mission-critical things you’re building with Heroku, rather than worrying about the security, reliability, ...| Heroku
Architect Daniel Parolek and Opticos Design answered with Culdesac Tempe, the nation’s first purpose-built, car-free community. With shade-rich design, missing middle housing, and a self-sustaining mix of homes and businesses, it’s a climate-conscious model now scaling to nearby Mesa.| The Builder's Daily
If done right, floor plans can remove uncertainty for homebuyers and help builders close the sale. My top advice: Keep things simple, and make sure your teams understand how to read plans.| The Builder's Daily
In a market defined by hesitation, speed and certainty separate survivors from stragglers. Tim O’Brien Homes shows how technology can deliver both.| The Builder's Daily
To see fuller versions of the photos, click on any image and swipe right or left. The post Rocks of Ages – Granite Architecture around Metro Atlanta appeared first on SaportaReport.| SaportaReport
We’re back to this old chestnut. In one of the exercises on my Code Craft course called “The CD Warehouse”, one of the use cases is that customers can buy a CD from the warehouse. The most common design solution is to add something like a buyCD(artist, title, card) method to a Warehouse class. And, … Continue reading "What Are The “Objects” in “Object-Oriented Programming”?"| Codemanship's Blog
It’s time for a STEM storytime and I love that building can be included in the STEM field (think engineering) because kids of all ages love to build and this storytime celebrates the fun of building (and throws in some learning too)! Building helps kids with hand-eye coordination and fine and gross motor skills, but it also helps kid with problem solving skills, spatial awareness and basic math and science concepts. That’s right, building with blocks has math and science benefits! Measure...| Literacious
Who is like the LORD, our God, who is enthroned on high and looks upon the heavens and the earth below? Last Sunday’s psalm asked, Who is like the Lord? Through the centuries, that question had been on the lips of engineers, architects, and artists as they constructed magnificent buildings that glorified God. In glorifying ... Read more| Catholic Exchange
Architects: TOMO DESIGN, TO ACCArea: 350 m²Year: 2025Photography: Free Will PhotographyVideography: Y3 StudioLead Architects: Uno Chan, Xiao FeiArchitects| Architecture Lab
The Benaki Museum, in collaboration with the Cultural Association 'Skiathos', is organizing an exhibition titled “Dimitris Pikionis: Shape and Form” at the Holy Monastery of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary on Skiathos island (on view until October 15). The exhibition offers a concise overview of the work and personality of Dimitris Pikionis, whose archive was donated to the Benaki Museum by the Pikionis family in 2001. A distinctive figure of Greek Modernism, Pikionis profoundly influ...| Greek News Agenda
Adorn, a home filled with earthen design and the laughter of a family of four, nestles in the peaceful neighborhood of Selvapuram, Coimbatore. “On one side, it shares boundaries with cozy family homes; meanwhile, the other side opens to expansive fields dotted with tall trees.” The fresh air scented with greenery sets a calming atmosphere […] The post This Home With An Earthen Design Opens Out To Lush Farms Outside And Cosy Interiors Inside | Bhutha Earthen Architecture Studio appeared ...| The Architects Diary