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This is a concept developed by a young architect called Vahid   Rafie nia, and the reason it appears on archtopia.com, is that we want to start a series of posts, where you, our readers can evaluate, comment and discuss the work of our fellow architects, as well as giving suggestions for improvement.

So here are some insights on the project. You will find more on every image.

Architects: Vahid   Rafie nia
Location: Pasdaran, Tehran, Iran
Date: 2011,january
Materials: Concrete, Glass, steel
Site Area: 12800 m2
Project Area: 5400 m2

Vahid even made a video of the building. You can check it on Archtopia’s facebook page.

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Installing a new kitchen in a home can totally transform the feel of your whole house and can add a hefty sum to the resale value.  Choosing the right kitchen for your home can be an investment that can be turned around quickly if you are thinking of selling your home within the next few years.

Photo courtesy of Stacy M. Bass

Choosing the right kitchen is a blend of a number of considerations.

First, you will need a kitchen unit choice that fits the space available in the room.  If you have an open plan kitchen, then your choices are going to be different from someone who only has a small amount of space to work with.

Secondly, it is good to work in an element of fashion into your new kitchen choice that will appeal to future buyers, as well as your own taste.  This is a somewhat tricky thing to gauge – a kitchen unit that is all the vogue this year will not necessarily be so plush in five years time.

Makita KP0800 Planer

Home owners all over Europe love to remodel and spruce up their homes in order to make them the place of their dreams. Even in tough economic times, DIY home repairs still continue to thrive. But it’s during these tough economic times that we can use all the help we can get in saving a little bit of money.

If you’re a DIY hobbyist, or simply a home owner that needs to get some work done, here are five DIY tips to help you save money in 2011.

1. Invest Some Time in Research

For a lot of people, the whole idea of shopping is a nightmare. So to help you better cope, forget about shopping and do some research instead. The more research you can do, the more likely you are to get a better price. The Internet is especially helpful in finding what different stores have to offer, and you might even save money by ordering materials online.

Loft conversions are a great way to increase the amount of space in your house. They allow you tap into an otherwise wasted area above your ceiling, and if done well can add a significant amount of market value to your home.

Loft Conversion - image courtesy paint_Monkey

There are lots of options available for converting your loft into a usable area. At the most basic end you can install a loft ladder, screw down some flooring, and you’ve got yourself a great new storage area. One step up from here and you would want to be looking at dust-proofing, ventilation, an enlarged storage area, and possibly some structural flooring for those really heavy items. Or alternatively, you can take it as far as your imagination will allow – a new bedroom, bathroom, cinema, or games room? With loft conversions you can go big or you can go small.

Weather you’re a freshman in architecture, or a full grown architect, you should read these quotes because inspiration is something we, human beings just can’t get enough, but on the other hand it is food for the brain. (and quoting dead people makes you look smart and… credible)

Here are 101 famous quotes and quotations in no particular order from some of our “idols”:

#1. A harmonious design requires that nothing be added or taken away.
Marcus Vitruvius Pollio

#2. God is in the details
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

#3. Less is more.
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

#4. The thing always happens that you really believe in; and the belief in a thing makes it happen.
Frank Lloyd Wright

#5. Form follows function – that has been misunderstood. Form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union.
Frank Lloyd Wright