A home is more than just a place where we reside. It’s a place where memories are made, where special moments take place, where we should have a sense of well-being. A place where, when we walk through the front door we sigh and say, “It’s good to be home.”   ...

It’s true that there’s no place like home, in particular when your home is custom built or when a part of it has been customized. Engaging in a home renovation project, such as installing hardwood floors, can be exciting for the satisfaction that comes from improving...

Restrictions often ignite innovation, and this couldn’t be more true for some of the trends that we are seeing for 2022. With a greater awareness for the environment, a desire for quality products, changing work habits, and the quarantine behind us, our needs are...

Stone is one of the oldest building materials in existence as well as the most durable. Yet with the rise of the industrial revolution and the need for a high volume of materials, architects and builders began to turn toward less expensive options such as steel and...

The choice of windows and doors is crucial for architects and designers not only in terms of functionality and aesthetics but also for insulation, temperature control, and more. Choosing the right material, therefore, is about more than cost; it is also about making...

Architecture comes in many forms, with designs based on the needs of the client, the environment, the community, etc. Visuvius famously wrote 2,000 years ago that one of the three foundations of architecture is functionality and must include utilitas - usability,...

Tradition and innovation. One couldn’t seem more different from the other. And yet, these contradicting terms are increasingly being used as allies in contemporary architecture. While tradition may evoke images of closed, unwavering ideas, innovation instead brings to...

Our previous post covered  the initial steps to take to realize your building or -renovation project. (If you missed it, you can check out From Concept to Conception, part 1 here.) You now have a clearer idea of what you want, how and where to make it happen, and what...

Architects and interior designers are well aware of the various stages involved in making their designs a reality. It is also important to know where to turn when wanting to use innovative, sustainable, luxury building products - especially from foreign vendors. So,...

The climate is changing, there’s no doubt about that, so awareness of our ecological footprint is on the forefront of everyone’s minds. This is especially true for the building sector, where sustainable building practices are not only ethically responsible but are...