Category: Outdoor Living Spaces

A vision from Habitat '67 Safdie Architects has successfully completed the second phase of Habitat Qinhuangdao, a high-rise development area Reside Bohai Sea Project in Qinhuangdao, China. This expansion will more than double the size of the first construction phase, which opened in 2016, so that the total number of residential units is now over… Continue reading Safdie Architects complete Habitat 1967-inspired project in Qinhuangdao

Offering a paradigm-shifting guest experience, SIRO focuses on combining transformative wellness experiences seamlessly integrated with cutting-edge digital technology and world-class expertise. SIRO Boka Place aims to serve as an oasis of nature, adventure and well-being, ensuring guests can travel without compromise. Underlying every SIRO destination is the philosophy of giving guests the opportunity to reach… Continue reading SIRO Boka Place – Raising the Bar for Destination Wellness • Hotel Designs

Boat docks, private beaches and pools led to another record year for luxury home sales across the Rock Hill region. In York, Lancaster and Chester counties, 185 homes sold for $1 million or more last year. That's 50 more sales than in 2023, the highest on record, representing a 37% increase in such sales. Additionally,… Continue reading The Rock Hill area breaks the record for million-dollar home sales again. Here's what stood out

Australia's largest The Australian Design Centre's prestigious biennial prize for innovation in craft and design, the Make Award, is now open for submissions. This national competition recognizes Australian designers/makers across a wide range of disciplines including ceramics, glass, furniture, woodwork, metalwork, textiles, fibers and jewellery. With a generous cash prize of $35,000 for the winner… Continue reading Eligible for Australia's richest craft and design award

Kisco Senior Living's The Carnegie at Washingtonian Center project focused on two big ideas: enabling residents to live fully while promoting sustainability in the surrounding area. The community is designed to use 40% of its 8-acre urban site for reforestation efforts and amenities such as walking trails, biophilic landscaping and stormwater filtration systems, according to… Continue reading Best CCRC/LPC Lite design of 2024: Live well while being eco-friendly

Green or gray in the landscape! Published on Monday, January 13, 2025, 9:33 p.m Beautify your outdoor space: Adding fire pits and stone work can be a great way to add financial and aesthetic value to your home. (Submitted photo) “If January is the month of change, February is the month of lasting change. January… Continue reading Green or gray in the landscape! -Thomasville Times Enterprise

The San Francisco real estate market has undergone significant changes, influenced by rising interest rates and changing work patterns, which have resulted in changing buyer behavior. Interest rates are a key factor in these market changes. Recent interest rate hikes have cooled the buying frenzy and promoted overall stability rather than signaling a real estate… Continue reading Quick solutions to speed up your home sale in a slow SF market

Considered a “leading global yachting services consultancy,” Ikonic Yachts recently unveiled its ultra-sleek Wally Wallypower58, available for purchase for a whopping $2.8 million. The Wally Wallypower58 is made from high-quality and performance-oriented materials. Its silhouette and functionality are inspired by the legendary Wallypower118. The new creation from Ikonic Yachts features an eye-catching dome made of… Continue reading Sleek design-forward yachts: Ikonic Yachts

AC Future introduced award-winning smart home designs at CES 2024 and received an honorable mention in Fast Company's Design by Innovation Awards and two Good Design Awards in the transportation and graphic design categories. Now the company has returned to CES 2025 with a more grounded vision: In collaboration with Italian design firm Pininfarina, AC… Continue reading CES 2025: Inside the $100,000 Mini Smart House Revolution

CES 2025 was another breakthrough for interesting audio devices. From new applications for innovations like spatial audio, to ever smaller and more powerful devices, to ideas for additional features or ways to leverage existing features, the world of speakers is constantly evolving. After my week in Las Vegas, I'm most impressed with these speakers, which… Continue reading The 5 best speakers at CES 2025