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Minimalist Style: Living A Simple Life, Or Just Pretending To?
Minimalism’s clean lines and muted colors attract fans who see it as a calming, natural aesthetic. However, some critics say that adopting a minimalist style is just conspicuous consumption by another name, given the steep price tags attached to minimalist clothing and furniture. -
Milwaukee’s Construction Boom Also Marks Cultural Boom
New buildings are rising in Milwaukee’s skyline, and it’s not just the construction business that’s booming, but also Milwaukee’s cultural scene. Apartments, hotels, and a new sports arena are all set to give a boost to this hidden gem of an American city. -
Teachers Village: New Jersey’s Innovative Development With Buildings By Architect Richard Meier
Award-winning American architect Richard Meier is lending his talents to a new development in Newark, New Jersey. Meier has designed three residential buildings and two charter schools for the mixed-use Teachers Village development, which aims to provide affordable housing for educators. -
Island Homes: Enjoy The Seaside In Contemporary Style Or Vintage Luxury
From vintage luxury to a contemporary edge, island homes by the seaside are designed in a wide range of styles. Architect Lydia Xynogala built a home with a contemporary design emphasizing seascape views, while the Jazz Age residents of Palm Beach built luxury resorts like Mar-a-Lago. -
Daniel Libeskind’s Latest Project Is Durham University’s Cosmology Centre
Daniel Libeskind, the internationally-acclaimed architect, has got a new project and it is a university building, the Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics in Durham, England. The building, in Libeskind’s signature angular style, contains both offices and communal spaces for staff and students. -
Doug Aitken Builds House Of Mirrors, Recaptures Snøhetta In Norway 1960
Doug Aitken makes headlines for his latest creation joining houses with endless mirrors. On that note, the American artist was recognized in the “Desert X” art show. -
Ellen Degeneres: Lifestyle Brand & Real Estate Ventures
Ellen Degeneres is said to be taking the same route as the businesswoman and founder of the Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. In the meantime, Degeneres is also considered a big-time real estate investor. -
University Of Texas School of Architecture Elects Former NASA, Harvard Employee As Next Dean
The School of Architecture has a new dean from the Yale School of Architecture. In the meantime, the FSA reopens application for this year.
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