Architecture

Outstanding modern and contemporary architecture of both residential and commercial designs with a good look at how the furniture and home accessories we review work in these environments.

Sliding Into Home: Four Modern Sliding Doors

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Sliding doors are no less elegant now than they were in the long-ago Asian cultures in which they originated, but new materials have given them a sturdier, more pronounced presence than their predecessors of centuries past. Today’s roundup of modern sliding doors, also called “fusama,” range from glass room dividers to metal sliding wardrobe doors, as well as a heavy slab of wood from Bartels acting as a privacy partition for a master bedroom in

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Welcome Home: 5 Modern Front Doors

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Unless you’re a lucky suburbanite who doesn’t have to deal with the elements when you dash from your car into your house since it’s equipped with a garage, your front door sets a visual tone and makes a subconscious impression every time you return home. And regardless of what your parking situation might be, your guests invariably spend a few moments waiting on your front step for you to greet them; that’s why today’s roundup

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5 Brilliant Outdoor Water Features

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Although the weather outside is frightful (or frightfully chilly, at least), the timing is perfect to start planning a spectacular landscaping project to be completed just in time for spring. Water features are one of the most notable ways to leave an impression on guests and passers-by; the craftsmanship required to complete one is astounding when you consider the blend of science and artistry that’s poured into such a project. From minimal modern water features

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Quite the Climb: Amazing Modern Staircases

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Let’s all be thankful that after eating far more turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes than anyone ever really should, most of us don’t have to climb a never-ending series of steps to crawl into bed for a midwinter’s nap. In homage to the act of burning calories, though — something we’ll all get to… oh, perhaps tomorrow or the next day — we present six amazing modern staircases, each a work of art on its

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The Les Grandes Tables de L’île Is A Modern Parisian Cafe On Seine

Paris, the city of lights is long associated with quaint sidewalk cafes and brasseries. The perfect place to soak in the culture and vibe, the French cafes are knowns to serve famous patrons. The Les Grandes Tables de L’île by 1024 Architecture is a modern take on the archetypal Parisian cafe, as it is made from scaffolding and shipping containers on an island on the Seine. According to the architects, the cafe is an amalgamation

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