Jonathan Feldman, the founder of Feldman Architecture, together with Commune Design worked together to decorate a family beach house in Santa Cruz, California. The area is surrounded by a tree called Monterey cypress. Therefore, the 2 firms utilized these trees to construct the house.
The passion for drafting and building this house could be seen on the way how the cypress wood was handled. The material and vibe of the wood were ideal for the clients – a family of 4 who considers Santa Cruz close to their hearts. They want a house that is refined and simple but sturdy. A house that is authentic to the area.
Evan Shively, a …
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Products That Can Help You Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Science has proven that getting at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep can help prolong your lifespan. However, many people struggle to get a good amount and quality of sleep. That said, here are some products that could help solve this problem:
Charging and Wireless Stones from Eggtronic
Many people resort to using their smartphones when they find it hard to sleep. Usually, they are charged next to the bed, so resisting not to use them could be too hard. Eggtronic thought of this problem and came up with a charger that can be placed far away from the bed. The stone-like charger has 4 designs, so it is a great room piece as well…. -
Ingenious Ways Public Places Reopen Safely
The devastating impact of COVID-19 has been overwhelming. Many infrastructures had to be closed and events postponed. However, in June, many establishments begin to reopen as the lockdown is eased. One of the recommendations is to practice social distancing, disinfect, and wear a mask. Here are what some places did to adjust to the new normal.
Gran Teatre del Liceu (Barcelona, Spain)
Holding a performance of the UceLi string quartet with over 2,000 plants as the audience, the famous opera house in Barcelona signaled the end of the lockdown in Spain last week. The performance was streamed online, and the plants that served … -
Beautifully-Designed AD100 Homes for Sale
People who set a real-estate budget of 6 to 8 figures are likely looking for grand homes with various amenities. If you have no time to spare for design or construction, here are some beautifully-designed homes in different states that you can purchase:
San Francisco, California
The bright house from Pacific Heights has a scenic view of the Golden Gate Bridge up to the Oakland Hills. There is also a cerulean dining area. This is the priciest house in San Francisco to date.
Price: $39M
6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 2 small bathrooms
Interior: 1,160 sq ft
Edwards, Colorado
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An Indian Urban Home for All Ages
Home design with a happiness concept may seem challenging. Nevertheless, this is natural for Smaran Mallesh, an architect lead from Cadence Architects. He explained that home is more than just a place for a family in India. It is a statement a family makes in society.
Therefore, when they had a client with a multi-generation household, the architect had to infuse amazement. Their firm’s strategy is to design the home with private areas and parts that blend together. Another strategy is to divide the design into two: fun and practicality.
Located on a 2,400-square-foot urban area, the home had to be well-lit and ventilated …
