No, this is not the look you get when you take out your frustrations on the walls of your home. Battered is an architectural term for a wall with a receding slope from the ground upwards, narrowing at the top. The same term can be used to describe chimneys and columns that have bases wider than the top. This design term dates all the way back to ancient times, when battered walls were used to deter invaders from breaking down walls. The receding slope added a level of stability against attacks of weapons like battering rams. Today, they are used as interesting...
Olympic Size Architecture
The Olympic Games have been a catalyst for some of the most memorable stadium designs in history, full of innovation and visual interest, each one trying to top the last. The London 2012 Olympic Games begin tomorrow and will kick off with opening ceremonies in the Olympic Stadium that the designers at Populous Architects hope will be a legacy. Will it have the same impact as some of the other stadiums designed in the past? Here is a look at some notable Olympic-size architecture of the Games...London 2012Planning for the Olympic Stadium in Stratford, London began over a decade...
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Blue Magazine: Travel & Adventure issue
Touring islands in the straights, fishing the flats, diving shipwrecks and our tropical lakestyle cottage, Silver Coast, make this Travel & Adventure issue of Michigan Blue Magazine an exciting must read for the summer. Check it o...
Domenico
This stunning Infiniti Custom Homes residence, designed by Visbeen Architects, melds old and new with ease. Terra cotta rooftops and stone archways shade a spacious veranda, hinting at the flavors of Tuscany. This is no simple stone cottage, however. Extreme attention to detail has produced an old world design with state-of-the-art functionality.The main floor of the home fans out from key gathering spaces – the living and dining rooms. The attached kitchen accommodates both chef and guests alike. Adjacent sitting areas are found both inside and on an outdoor covered patio.The upper level features...
Under Stair Storage Ideas
Empty Space under the stairs is often overlooked residents. In fact, the minimal size of the space under the stairs can be utilized. With a sharp look at each corner of your home, the space under the stairs can be handled so as not to waste space.Under Stair Storage Ideas imagesremodeling interior designSpace under the stairs can be transformed into anything. Shoe storage area, one of them. Alternatively, child toy warehouse. Or, it can also be used for bookcase. Perhaps you are interested to close the panel, then hang the TV over there. If so, make sure the panel is designed to be opened and...
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Warren
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If you missed touring this award-winning design in person during the Spring Parade of Homes, do not fret. Your pictorial tour is here! Building a new home in an old neighborhood can present many challenges for an architect. The Warren's design is a beautiful example of an exterior which blends with the surrounding structures, while the floor plan takes advantage of the available space.A traditional façade, combining brick, shakes and wood trim enables the design to fit well in any early 20th century borough. Copper accents and antique-inspired lanterns solidify the home's vintage...
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