House Design

How to update an historic home for modern living |

04/10/2025Naya

This was an artful redesign on more than one level. First, the house in Westport, CT, was built in 1914 and is on the state’s historic register. Along with such heritage and listing comes a whole raft of challenges and complications to work around, and of course many delights too.

Second, you might say there were some important artistic considerations to take into account. The home was originally the studio of early 20th-century American sculptors James Earl and Laura Gardin Fraser, and their legacy and several examples of their work are still very much part of the fascinating fabric of

Incredible Sydney Opera House design secret wows the internet

03/10/2025Naya

The Sydney Opera House is one of the world’s most famous architectural landmarks, known for its dramatic ‘sails’ that stand out over the foreshore of Sydney Harbour. But the process of creating its iconic shape was fraught with challenges.

As one user has recalled on Reddit, the Sydney Opera House’s shells proved to be impossible to make, until the architect realized that they could be produced as sections of a sphere. (See our pick of the famous buildings you should visit for inspiration).

Curtains that define and blur spaces. Ye Xiao Xiao, Tea space by Aurora Design | The Strength of Architecture

02/10/2025Naya

Project description by Aurora Design

The Baipu, an ancient extinct people from Yunnan province of Southwestern China, were the earliest group to start tea-drinking and engage in tea trade. Tea farming and culture thrived in Yunnan Province thousands of years ago, therefore, Yunnan Province was considered as the birthplace of tea culture. The stories of Tea Horse Road and Waste Water Bowl(Jian Shui) have passed down through the years amist of the hawking and the sound of rolling wheels, which have instilled new vigor and vitality into the spirit of Tea Culture.

As one of the representatives of the

9 ways to transform a historic home with transitional style |

01/10/2025Naya

Here’s the dilemma: you’re trying to update a historic home that’s packed with original features. You respect the unique character and beauty of the house but want to introduce modern styling and comforts.

Here’s the reality: a mansion-scaled limestone townhouse in Brooklyn, NYC, built in 1898. It’s all wood paneled walls, ornate ceiling moldings and polished parquet floors. Enter Jason Saft, founder of Staged to Sell Home, who recently reinvented the house design, adding contemporary, high-end furnishings to broaden its appeal to potential buyers, all the while honoring those special historic details.

There are lessons here for anyone looking to

Finnish Architecture News, Buildings in Finland

30/09/2025Naya

Finnish architecture news 2024, Finland building projects architects, Modern construction design, Property images

Contemporary Finland Building Developments – New Built Environment Updates

post updated 19 March 2024

Finnish Architecture Design – chronological list

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Finnish Architectural News, chronological:

Museum Architectural Competition, Turku, southwest Finland
Museum Architectural Competition Turku

29 May 2023
Huvila K
Design: Saukkonen + Partners
Huvila K Finland northeast Europe
photo © Timo Pyykönen
Huvila K Finland island retreat
The ideal leisure destination is located on a remote island, surrounded by water. The Huvila K retreat, which serves as an escape for the residents, is a linear entity that

Modern two-storey house design ideas and photos 2024

29/09/2025Naya

If you’re seeking inspiration for a modern and stylish two-storey house design, look no further. Whether you’re planning to build a new home or renovate your existing space, exploring innovative design ideas can help you create a stunning and functional living environment. From sleek architectural features to creative interior layouts, check out this curated collection of modern two-storey house designs that are sure to captivate your imagination.

What are the typical features of a two-story modern house design?

A typical two-storey modern design house includes the living room, kitchen, etc) on the ground level and bedrooms on the upstairs.

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Interior Architecture | Bachelor’s Degree

28/09/2025Naya

Katie Vance Named MTSU 2022-2023 Distinguished Alumnus

One of the top designers of Nashville’s booming restaurant and hospitality scene, Vance’s work includes Butcher and Bee, Butchertown Hall, The Green Pheasant, The Russell Hotel, The Cordelle and many more. At Powell Architecture, she runs the interior design department, plus the firm’s marketing and social media endeavors.

Vance founded Porter Flea, a well-known handmade modern craft market, to propel Nashville’s independent craft and design scene. She is a 2021 recipient of the Nashville Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 award. Her work has earned praise from regional and national publications, including Garden &

Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr promises “brilliant designers, exciting locations and eye-popping interior design”

27/09/2025Naya

Published: 5 March 2024

Updated: 5 March 2024

In a new series of Interior Design Masters, Alan Carr welcomes ten novice designers looking for their big break in the world of commercial interior design.

Over eight weeks they will be competing to win a collaboration contract with a global homeware brand to produce their own line of home furnishings. Design expert and former editor of Elle Decoration Michelle Ogundehin returns as the series judge.

The designers come from all walks of life and have very different signature styles, from the ‘Victorian Maximalist’ to the ‘Elegant Brutalist’ to the ‘Colourful Traditionalist’.