Architecture Trend: Domes
Domes, domes, domes. They’re everywhere, and so we really can’t say that this is a new architectural trend because it definitely isn’t – they’ve been around for hundreds and hundreds of years. We all know what a dome is, but do you know why people have been incorporating them into buildings for so many years? Some reasons include more space, amplify sounds (mostly in mosques), and help with keeping the heat/cold in. Continue reading
Architecture Trends: Prefabricated Buildings
Architecture-lovers know this trend quite well, but for those who are unfamiliar with prefabricated buildings, worry less; we’ll fill you in! Basically, when you hear the term “pre-fabricated building,” think of it as several factory-built units or components that are then built on the site to complete the building.
The pieces are already made and then usually shipped to another location to be assembled into one building. Pretty cool, right? The building is almost fully constructed before it even gets to the site and becomes a building. Many prefer it because it cuts construction time down dramatically. Continue reading
The World’s Waviest Architecture
This week, we once again take a look at cool buildings from all around the world. We’ve written about interesting features in tall buildings, wooden buildings and unusual treehouses, and now we’re looking at buildings that have incorporated the design of a wave in their exterior.
Not sure what we mean? Read on. Continue reading
Amazing Work Spaces from Around the World
If you think about it, it makes sense to design work spaces with cool gadgets and amenities. After all, you are spending one third of your time there – for some of us even more. This week on the blog, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite work spaces that will have you green with envy! Continue reading
Amazing Features in the World’s Tallest Buildings
We’ve given our recent obsession with travel homes and vacation hotspots a rest because we have another cool architecture-focused post we’ve been itching to share with you. Tall, looming skyscrapers are kind of our thing. We love building developments that make a statement, like our 1 Yorkville or our E Condos, but we also like admiring other awesome buildings.
These buildings are not only super tall, but they also have some pretty cool features. Continue reading
The Travel Bug: Dinner with a View
It must be because we have the September blues that come every single year after a great summer, but we’ve still got that travel bug! You can probably tell because we’ve written about cool treehouses from all around the world, and amazing vacation homes all in a span of a month. It won’t stop – we recently came across some really unique restaurants in the most unusual places and thought we’d share with you our favourites. Continue reading
Incredible Treehouses That Bring Out Our Inner-Child
Do you remember the story of the Swiss Family Robinson? How they were stranded on an island after they were shipwrecked in the East Indies? Well, we loved the film adaptation of the book because the treehouse they made was so cool. It was definitely far more impressive than the ones we had as children! Over the years, creative individuals have sought out to create super impressive treehouses, here are some of the ones we’d live in: Continue reading
Amazing Vacation Homes From Around The World
We’ve got vacations on the mind after the whirlwind weather we’ve been having in Toronto lately. Augtober isn’t really our cup of tea! Though we’ve got nothing planned, a little browsing never hurt anyone and so we found some of the best vacation homes, ever.
Take a look: Continue reading
5 Pieces of Really Cool Outdoor Furniture
We have an eye for design, there’s no doubt about it! We love building condominiums that push the limits of design and are unique and different in their own ways. But we also love looking at great pieces of architecture, especially homes and big institutions from all around the world. Lately however, we’ve been coveting cool pieces of outdoor furniture.
Check out some of our favourite pieces at the moment: Continue reading