design - residential
Kitchen extensions should be designed with storage in mind, study suggests
04 March 2010
Homeowners looking into kitchen extensions should make sure that they make best use of the new space and are wary of keeping vitamins where there is any moisture.With growing numbers of consumers looking into the benefits of kitchen...
Brits opting for open plan living
23 October 2009
Brits are increasingly choosing home improvements that add to the open plan nature of their properties, it has been suggested.According to furniture design and joinery firm William Garvey, people are opting to amalgamate their bathroom...
How to keep your lawn "lush"
20 August 2009
Keeping the lawn in good condition and looking "lush" was recently the subject of an article on internet resource Next, which highlighted the benefits of this part of the garden.Whether it is next to your conservatory, separated...
Home improvers urged to utilise software
08 May 2009
Homeowners who watch the TV show Grand Designs and wonder what a bespoke conservatory would look like on their house may be interested to hear the comments of a software expert.Eleco Visualisation Software product manager Tim Bates...
Work finally begins on Shard of Glass
17 December 2008
Eight years after the idea was unveiled, construction work on London's Shard of Glass building is finally underway.The giant glass building will be the tallest in Europe at 1,017 feet and, according to the Times, will have no shortage...
Sheffield glazed tower gets go-ahead
03 December 2008
A huge glazed tower in Sheffield will be completed after all, following the news that the local authority has agreed to alterations to its original design, according to thestar.co.uk.The 32-storey building, called City Lofts, is set...
Shanghai to get new glazed building
01 December 2008
Work has now begun on what will become Shanghai's tallest building - the Shanghai Tower.The glazed building will soar a full 459 feet higher than its closest competitor - the recently completed Shanghai World Financial Centre, according...
Islington to get new glazed-skyscraper
04 November 2008
The north London borough of Islington is set to get a new glass-clad skyscraper in the latest in a string of new buildings in the capital to heavily feature glass.The 39-storey building on City Road will house 250 residential flats...
Glazed Anara Tower to host unique restaurant
31 October 2008
Property developer Tameer has unveiled its latest project in Dubai - the 120-storey glass clad Anara Tower.The building will host a 250-room five star hotel, retail facilities, luxury apartments with views of the Emirate and what could...
Glass buildings rejuvenate rundown Gastown
29 October 2008
A developer in Canada is attempting to use trendy glass buildings to transform a rundown area of Vancouver.Robert Fung is hoping that, by giving buildings in Gastown a modern touch, it will become a more desirable area in which to...
New York apartment building made of sound-proof glass
28 October 2008
A new apartment building in New York's Brooklyn is to feature a cutting-edge technology known as "Visionwall".The 13-storey building will have an all-glass exterior that is energy-efficient through its "tremendous insulation...
Shard of Glass residents will almost be able to see France
09 October 2008
The much publicised 'Shard of Glass' building will offer a unique selling point to any potential tenants.Unlike most London buildings, the 310 metre tower will be able to offer views of the English Channel, despite it being around...
Even taller glazed building set to dwarf all others
06 October 2008
In a time where quality is reaching its pinnacle for architects across the globe, competing projects in the United Arab Emirates are aiming to outdo each other with taking that quality to a massive scale.Following the news that Emaar...
Spiral staircase highlights how far glass has come
22 September 2008
Glass has become a key design tool in modern residential architecture and its use can provide homeowners with all kinds of opportunities.An architectural firm recently developed a design featuring numerous glass plates, cleverly stacked...
Glazed Jenga skyscraper construction begins
16 September 2008
Work has begun on Swiss architects Herzog and de Meuron's first residential tower – a huge glass and steel structure in Manhattan.The Jenga tower at 56 Leonard Street will be a home to New York's rich and famous in the Tribeca...
Futuristic city design unveiled
05 September 2008
A Dubai based design company has patented its vision of the future; a giant pyramid city covered in glass.The 2.3 sq km Ziggurat building will be eco-friendly, with the entire outer shell being made up of solar panels and wind turbines,...
New York room with a view
01 September 2008
Fans of New York architecture may opt for a bronze glass/clear glass combo similar to that of One Madison Park in their conservatory design.The sleek new building overlooking the city will stretch 50 storeys high, despite being one...
Badgers View knocks back Grand Designs
22 August 2008
A jeweller and antiques dealer is to build a unique home in the Chiltern Hills.John Steven Miners home is to be shaped as though a series of misshapen boxes have been piled up and interconnected by glass walkways.The magnificent design...
Slum dwellers to become "uptown girls"
21 July 2008
Glass will feature heavily as one of the world's top architectural firms designs a project to transform one of the world's worst slums, providing new homes for 125,000 people.Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM), responsible for the...
Grand Designs couple selling up
10 July 2008
A couple whose house was featured on TV's Grand Designs are selling their renovated home… to build an even bigger one.Tim and Zoe Bawtree used the benefits of glass to help brighten up their partially underground home in Cheltenham,...
Waste from a night on the tiles turned into actual tiles
09 July 2008
A Norwegian PHD student chosen to decorate the interior of a Swansea waterfront development has come up with an interesting concept.Tyra Oseng used recycled beer bottles from local pubs and her student union to fashion the tiles and...
It's time to celebrate glass again
09 July 2008
Stourbridge's glass quarter will play host to two top glass festivals once again next month, according to reports.The International Festival of Glass and the British Glass Biennale exhibition will both come back to the area for the...
Your loft could be your room with a view
07 July 2008
Loft conversions are becoming more and more popular, not to mention more inventive.London-based Loftspace Specialists say that orders have doubled year-on-year since 2002, while Econoloft says demand is growing at an annual five to...
Bamboo flooring 'excellent' for green design
23 June 2008
Bamboo could be a choice for homeowners looking to install wood flooring.The wood represents a green alternative to other products because it regenerates and is usually harvested every three and five years.According to reports from...
Cabinets 'can unify' kitchen design
23 June 2008
Consumers purchasing a new kitchen will purchase a number of items, ranging from flooring and counter tops to cabinets, and it is these cabinets that can make a kitchen look complete.While a country kitchen style would require wooden...
Experimental home 'reaches for the Skye'
16 June 2008
Architect Mary Arnold-Foster has spoken of the seemingly fun time she spent creating an experimental home on the Isle of Skye.Speaking to Caroline Ednie from the Times Online, she explains that the development of the Shed - so named...
Glazed wall provides passionate view
05 June 2008
A glass wall provides an unusual view in a car enthusiast's property, it has been reported.Writing in the online pages of the Telegraph, sector commentator Mary Wilson notes that when Jason Barron and his partner Satu Macdonald refurbished...
'Inform insurers' prior to home enhancements
05 June 2008
Homeowners planning to enhance their property - potentially through the installation of a bespoke conservatory - should make their home insurance provider aware of the situation before doing so, according to Endsleigh. Rhiannon Harris,...
'Use glass to maximum effect' in home enhancements
29 May 2008
Whether planning to refurbish, enhance or upgrade a property, consumers should take glazing into consideration, an online resource has asserted.News resource the Sunday Mirror suggests that people should make the very most of their...
Glass "a light well for an entire house"
08 May 2008
Glazed features - which could well include a bespoke conservatory - can provide a home with a great deal of natural light and also be a signifier of openness, it has been asserted.Industry commentator Elaine Louie makes her comments...
Floods lead to adoption of modern design
07 May 2008
An entrepreneur has adopted a modern, glass-rich design in his home after his property was destroyed by the remnants of Hurricane Ivan in 2004, it has been reported.Greg Nicholson tells online resource the Atlanta Journal-Constitution...
Window films 'cause concern'
09 April 2008
Many homeowners are concerned that adding protective films to their windows could void the manufacturer's warranty, it has been claimed.Bekaert Specialty Films is a developer and manufacturer of such treatments, which it notes can...
'Increasing demand' for green homes
31 March 2008
The demand for energy efficient properties is on the rise, according to Right House.According to the real estate advisory firm, energy efficient features such as ecologically-aware glazing and solar water heating now enjoy frequent...
Innovative colour palette 'creates space'
28 March 2008
In order to make a smaller space feel larger and brighter a 1970s aficionado has gone to great lengths, it has been asserted.John McClachlan tells the Guardian that in order to make the most of his tiny basement flat he created a streamlined...
Notting Hill grand designs
14 March 2008
An interior designer created her home from a structure that "was truly a wreck" into a luxurious villa.Online resource the Independent explains that Tricia Guild's Notting Hill home mirrors her style and use of colour at...
Curved glass 'the peak of modern design'
12 March 2008
Curved glass is "the ultimate in contemporary design", according to Kudos Showers.David Gannon, sales and marketing director of the firm makes his comments following a report stating that arced shower enclosures are outselling...
Differing illumination 'the best way to light up a space'
11 March 2008
A combination of different lighting is the best way to illuminate a space, according to the British Interior Design Association (Bida).Dean Keyworth, former chairman of the organisation, explains that a variety of lighting arrangements...
Glass illuminates subterranean home
10 March 2008
A barely-perceptible riverfront building which makes extensive use of glass in its design has been completed in south Devon.The Telegraph explains that in order to maximise the amount of light it receives, the subterranean River House's...
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