It has seemed to me lately that the tiny house/apartment movement is just taking over. With real estate prices constantly on the rise, more and more home owners are choosing to live differently in order to live within their means. I have included a collection of some creative and efficient spaces that...
I find designing for specific user groups with a detailed list of needs fascinating. Whether its for a company that has an alternative work flow or some other highly specialized requirement it forces us as designers to get inside the heads of our clients and see how they live or...
I’m certain most employers wouldn’t want their new office design described as a playground for their employees but for these select companies the term suits them just fine. Whether it’s a slide used to get from one floor to another or swings used to sit and meet, these playful twists...
I certainly hope that the office of the future is like the one described in this article. From the possibilities of walls that raise and lower on request to furniture that expands and contracts with the touch of a button. The office buildings of the future too will have to...
I was drawn to this article for several reasons. As some of you may know our own Greg Quinn visited Nepal with his family a few years ago and even before this disaster conditions were not optimal for many citizens. Also, I was involved in a competition with IDC four...
It is no secret that climate change has affected so many lives throughout the world. Many areas of the Netherlands are below sea level and due to increased rain and higher river water levels flooding is becoming more and more common. One of the solutions that is being implemented are water...
Though these designs could be applied in a residential setting, I’m focusing on office kitchens and serveries. Corporate office kitchens are a fun opportunity to continue the concept and branding of the office into the counter, backsplash and cabinets. The millwork needs to hold the typical dishes and glasses but also might...
The reception area is certainly an important part of any office. Its where guests are greeted, deliveries are received and where all staff pass through at least once a day. Due to all that traffic the finishes need to be able to stand up to anything and look good doing...
Have an old shipping container lying around and just not sure what to do with it? Well, I’ve got some great ideas for you! If you have a large yard, you could make a beautiful studio with a roof garden. If your humungous yard is still not full then add...
Frequently our designs follow a fairly neutral palette with accents of colour throughout. Though it’s easy to make your feature wall just a different paint colour than the others, the opportunities for creative solutions are abundant. Here are a few ideas. an all over graphic: a localized graphic: ...
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