Category: Facade Innovations

British studio Squire and Partners has renovated and vertically expanded Space House in London, two mid-century modern office buildings originally designed by architects George Marsh and Richard Seifert. Squire and Partners' aim was to celebrate the buildings while modernizing the facilities to include a restaurant, clubhouse, roof terrace, bike storage, outdoor plaza and event spaces.… Continue reading Squire and Partners unveils renovation of brutalist offices in London

From jewel tones to soothing pastels, discover how these unique furniture colors combine with Mocha Mousse, the Pantone Color of the Year, to create a space that reflects your personality Following Pantone's announcement that Mocha Mousse had been named the Color of the Year for 2025, many were intrigued by the choice. This lush, calming… Continue reading Refresh your home by combining mocha mousse furniture with these 5 unique colors

NEW YORK, NY – The historic facade of a New York City landmark has been meticulously restored in a project that combines modern construction expertise with a deep respect for its architectural heritage. Central to this effort was a meticulous process of inspection, documentation and repair work, led quietly but diligently by Cherry (Xinyi) Qu,… Continue reading Historic Preservation Project restores New York

Have you ever thought about decorating with emerald green? The rich shade is the most luxurious, bold, but perhaps the most difficult shade of green to use. But that doesn't have to be the case. It's true that jewel tone requires careful consideration before bringing it into your home, but when done right, decorating with… Continue reading Decorating with emerald green – the 6 top tips from a color expert

The facade often serves as a building's primary civic presence in a city. When AEC professionals design, develop and deliver buildings, they are serving a customer. However, the design of the external facade also has an impact on the general public. Therefore, façade design is crucial to larger conversations about the design of the space… Continue reading The Architect's Newspaper introduces a new awards program to celebrate facade design

This post may contain affiliate links, which will not change your price but will share a commission. As an Amazon influencer I earn from qualifying purchases. Some products may be from brands. You may be wondering what color the year is and who chooses it. Pantone chooses the color of the year and this year… Continue reading This is how you wear the color of the year

Construction recently completed on the $78 million, five-story University Gateway Building at Arizona State University, a 128,000-square-foot structure nestled around the Mill Avenue parking garage in Tempe. Completed in late 2023, the university's parking garage and new building are located east of Mill Avenue between Ninth and 10th streets, a news release said. The University… Continue reading Construction completes new ASU building in Tempe

Maria Korneeva/Getty Images Since the pandemic, there has been a greater push to make our homes more inviting and relaxing. Instead of spending most of our time outside the home, we now want to experience the same feeling of fun, socializing and relaxation in our homes. Because of this, there have been changes… Continue reading Should you incorporate the bathroom lounge trend into your home?

The science fiction film “2001: A Space Odyssey” influenced the design of this cafe in the Miami Design District, created by NBA star Jimmy Butler and design agency DE-YAN. The first physical Bigface store opened in December 2024 ahead of the annual Art Basel and parallel events in the city. There is a pill-shaped service… Continue reading DE-YAN designs Jimmy Butler's big-face cafe in Miami

“Sleeping uterus” isn't a word we thought we'd share with you anytime soon, but according to a design psychologist, the smaller your sleep space, the better if you want to feel cozy, safe, and ready for sleep every night. Small bedrooms, called “sleeping wombs” by Diana Trushell, are the key to good sleep: “Did you… Continue reading A design psychologist explains why a cozy bedroom is best