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Feng Shui Demystified

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Have you been feeling listless, low in spirits of just generally don't have the drive to get up and do things at the moment? It could be because your Feng Shui is a little off balance. If you haven't heard of Feng Shui, don't worry though it seems complicated there are some fairly easy principles to … [Read more...]

Most Common Household Accidents

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The UK has its fair share of accidents over 750,000 per year occur in the home. This is broke down as follows:-     500,000 people injured colliding with household objects     235,000 injured using their stairs Some of the more bizarre facts are that over 50,000 people a year are injured by … [Read more...]

The Most Mysterious Buildings on the Globe

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There are all sorts of building on the face of the earth – the tallest ones, the most expensive, the weirdest, etc. All of them were built with the intention of being the TOP in the list. To be 'more' than their competitors. However, there are no building that intended to be the most mysterious … [Read more...]

Decoding Architectural Styles

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You know those moments, when someone terms like, “Victorian-style bungalow” or “Edwardian gables” or “art deco patterns” or “art nouveau designs”? When people use that on me, I feel as if the world is conspiring against me, by secretly taking ‘Hieroglyphic’ lessons. It’s embarrassing, frustrating, … [Read more...]

Kelowna House – David Tyrell

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We know for a fact that you're into modern architecture, and this is only natural since this is the moving trend nowadays, and also for a fact we know that you will like this house. The Kelowna House wears the signature of the Canadian architect David Tyrell. The home is a unique residential … [Read more...]

Ninety7 @ Siglap | Aamer Architects

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While I know some of you love Singapore architecture, this specifically house will make your jaw drop because  Aamer Architects created a design that is nothing less than amazing. But like all great things, it's best to show them than to describe them, so here are some images. Here's a brief … [Read more...]

Domplatz Linz – Hohensinn Architektur

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Domplatz Linz – project description from the architects The impressive neo-gothic Mariendom cathedral of Linz is clearly opposed by the unfinished Domplatz square, that had never been completed in accordance to the original idea to free up the entire quadrangle between the surrounding streets. This … [Read more...]

Architecture Inspiration – Studio Aiko

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You might be student, or a senior architect, but I'm sure you want your projects to have the best presentation. Probably you have the skills, probably not. We all learn as we go, but every now and then I stumble upon amazing presentation teams like Studio Aiko. "Amazing, astonishing, beautiful, … [Read more...]

The 8 Architect Wonders of the World

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Structure: Cartier Foundation, Paris Architect: Jean Nouvel Year Finished: 1994 This museum created by the french architect JeanNouvel, displays some of the best art on planet Earth, and has exhibits of both contemporary and international artists. It contains over one thousand works by three … [Read more...]

LOVE archi­tec­ture & urban­ism | The new Gerngross

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Austrian architectural practice LOVE architecture & urbanism has completed the refurbishment project – the new Gerngross! located in Austria/Vienna Styria. 1. Restructuring the Existing Centre The layout of the store was not intuitive. Walkways were complex and confusing, and it was … [Read more...]

002 Architectural Concept – Architecture University

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Since the response for this initiative has been tremendous, here we are with a new design concept developed by Hossain Abassi. Architect: Hossein Abbasi Location : Pasdaran, Tehran, Iran sheet Design : Vahid Rafie nia Date: 2010 Site Area: 14000 m2 Project Area: 6150 m2 The training … [Read more...]

Florence Institute of Design International Course

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Set against a scenic and historic backdrop, the Florence Institute of Design International will again offer a unique  four-week architectural learning experience for aspiring and professional architects. The course, which will run from June 1 to 30, will usher students though different architectural … [Read more...]

001 Architectural Concept – Architecture University

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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 … [Read more...]

101 Inspirational Quotes from Famous Architects and Artists

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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 … [Read more...]

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