This spring the 2010 New Zealand Architectural Awards recognized the country’s most distinguished buildings for their unique architectural designs. The categories that were assessed varied from residential and commercial architecture to interior and sustainable architecture. Every project was assessed and judged on their exemplary design solutions and degree of sophistication and innovation. It was a . . .
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EVOLVER: Cool 720 Degree Continuous Turn Viewing Structure
Home? No. Cool? Yes. This spiral viewing structure built to savour the stunning panorama surrounding lake Stelli, Zermatt, is the joint effort of a group of students from ALICE studio, an architectural institute in Switzerland. Made completely in wood and supported by 24 twisted frames, the EVOLVER was designed to serve as both a destination . . .
Just 4 More Days for Our Facebook Contest To End!
The clock is ticking and if you haven’t participated yet in Home Designing’s Facebook contest yet, now would be a good time! We just have 4 days to go before the competition winds up on June 17th. A reminder again of what is up for grabs. First Prize – $100 + The Book of Inspirational . . .
3 More Cool eBooks Bundled With ‘The Book of Inspirational Interiors’
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better! We are bundling in three additional freebies along with ‘The Book of Inspirational Interiors‘ for a limited time. The books included are: 1. 50 Inspirational Color Palettes 2. 50 Awesome Architecture and Interior Design Websites 3. 50 Design and Decor Tweeters to Follow on Twitter 1. . . .
Interior Photography From Pia Ulin
Swedish photographer Pia Ulin clicks some delightful pictures. Her photos of surreal interiors serve not only as amazing art pieces, but also as inspiration for your own space. Whether you live in a reconverted space, or a tiny city apartment, many of her photos feature urban dwelling in small space. Her use of color contrasts . . .
Participate in Home Designing’s Facebook contest and win prizes!
We are excited to roll out a new contest at Home-Designing where you could win exciting prizes! What You Get to Win 1. At the end of the contest we pick three winners from the participants. First Prize – $100 + The Book of Inspirational Interiors* Second Prize – $50 + The Book of Inspirational . . .
Wickedest. Garage. Ever.
The only reason why this garage did not make it to our list of cool garage designs last year is, well, we didn’t know about it then. Joe Pires’s hangar home in Florida, USA sports one wicked garage that is sure to have a lasting impression on anybody who sees it. What is so special . . .
Concept Hotel Designed On The Iconic Hollywood Sign
Los Angeles’ iconic Hollywood sign is in a spot of bother. Private owners of the land around the sign are considering to sell their spaces to developers who many fear would use these areas commercially to build hotels or board up advertisements that might obscure the sign. To prevent this, the non-profit Public Trust For . . .
Cool Attic Spaces and Ideas
Most attics live and die without ever having an identity of their own. If planned well, they can be put to good use. The attic can be transformed into an office or a lounge. It can either act as your study or just a room where you can chill out. If you are an artist, . . .
Home Gym Design Tips and Pictures
If you are health conscious, having a gym membership can prove to be a worthy investment. But if you are disciplined and self motivated having a home-gym is a decision you will always be proud of. The burning question is where to start from? Here are some quick tips to consider once you are decided . . .
Fantastic City Made from Toothpicks
As a kid, Stan Munro made a toothpick structure that could hold a desk. Since then his natural talent has transcended the toothpick to a serious form of art and design. After putting in years of hardwork and patience Stan came out with his first toothpick city in 2005. It had 50 of the world’s . . .
Last Day To Get The Book of Inspirational Interiors at 50%
Its been an exciting couple of weeks since we launched our first eBook. The sales have been absolutely brilliant and we want to thank everyone who trusted us and decided to go for it! Your responses have been very motivating and we are able to say, at this point, that we are yet to have . . .
A post targeted towards our non-web-savvy audience
A video that I saw recently prompted me to think more deeply as to how we communicate with our non tech-savvy audience and generally people who are quite new to the web. Coming to think about it, I now see that things can appear way too complicated and confusing to them. The explosive growth of . . .
Join Our Fan Page on Facebook!
Facebook fan pages are a great way to connect and share finds with people. Join our Home Designing fan page here at Facebook for more goodies and to connect with fellow interior design fans! And oh, suggest it to your friends too (there is plenty of room :) )!
Home-Designing Presents: The Book Of Inspirational Interiors
A couple of days ago, we had promised a new product that we would soon unfold at Home-Designing. Well, today is the day! We are proud to present to you: The Book of Inspirational Interiors. This is an ebook that provides pictures of inspirational interiors visualized and designed by top designers. We have handpicked a . . .
Coming Soon…
We at Home-Designing are excited to inform our readers about a new product we are just about to roll out. We are sure that you will find this to be a valuable addition to your collection. Stay tuned for more!
Cold War Era Aircraft Converted into Luxury Hotel
Who could guess a war-stricken aircraft could be recycled and recycled so spectacularly well! Even the makers of this 120 seater airplane would be amazed if they now saw whats become of their aircraft. There are no signs of the cold era-war instead the aircraft has been transformed into a plush suite for two. At . . .
White House Interiors
The White House which has been up for a make-over since January of last year now stands transformed reflecting the taste of the First Family of US. We had previously reported that Obama hired LA based designer Michael S Smith to design a new look. The Oval Office has now become Obama’s personal den which . . .
Writing Post: Your applications received.
First of all, a big thank you for the wonderful enthusiasm that our readers have shown in response to our call for writers. It means a lot to us to know that you are willing to offer your time for our website. We have received tons of positive responses and are currently in the processes . . .
Luxury Beach Villa in Seychelles
An island abandoned by mankind for a few years has now become a favorite spot for luxurious holiday seekers! This private island in the Seychelles hosts 11 luxury lodges and treats its visitors to exotic species of flora and fauna. A tranquil retreat for many, this private island villa offers an extensive view of the . . .
Stunning Pictures of Dubai (New)
We can’t but help wonder what Dubai will be like in another 20 years. I mean what more CAN be made possible? The tallest building, the largest shopping mall and various other landmarks of the world have made Dubai their home. The construction feats seem to be ‘out of the world’ to say the least. . . .