still habitat 67

inside habitat 67 - moshe safdie - modern cube architecture

habitat 67 - modular cube house

montreal was fair, Expo 67. theme of human and community. Habitat 67 in Montreal through a thematic pavilion on top of being a temporary resident by many dignitaries,
from all over the world has been invaded by thousands of visitors to admire.
Habitat 67 was an event in its own time. Still today.

habitat montreal expo 67 - moshe safdie architects

geza architecture



interesting and innovative Italian firm based in Udine specializing in planning, urban design and interior architecture
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Home Decorating Ideas Inspired Flower

An integral part of our lives are flowers, no occasion is considered complete without their presence. Life is the biggest celebration and everyday has its own charm. By adding floral elements to our home we can feel close to nature every day. By making some creative home decoration self inventions we can beautify any space, the article discusses a few of them below.

Home Decorating Ideas Inspired FlowerColours: Colour scheme of a home plays an important role in deciding the ultimate look. Hues for wall paints, furniture and furnishings need to be in sync with each other or you can even try mixing and matching the different elements together to bring out a distinctive look. Your choice of colour scheme would be heavily influenced by the theme you choose. To add the floral touch you can make use of colours like reds and browns, yellow and purple or even pink and white; there are no rules for the colour selection it completely depends upon your love for flowers. You can even take help of a colour chart to know which colour will go with your choice, for instance if you love sunflowers you can look out for the hues that will suit the sunny yellow.

Lights: Lighting completes the look of a home and lets people create the atmosphere they want. Pastels or the flashy colours over your walls, the furniture and furnishings etc need to be highlighted and effective lighting can do this. You can create shadow effects with fixtures or chandeliers; imagine a lotus shaped fixture lighting a room and the beautifully scattered light all around the room or tulip shaped chandelier hanging from the ceiling. There are many other ways in which lights can be the icing on the cake of your home decorating activity.

Patterns: Floral patterns are always in style and go with possibly everything in the home. Table cloth or wall painting or the false ceilings or the window glasses, delicate floral motifs have a charm of their own and can woo anybody. Whether you choose a light colour scheme for an elegant look or make use of bold colours to make a catchy statement; the patterns will bring an altogether different perspective to your home.

Just like nature forever surprises us, flower power can too. So never think you are falling short of ideas to dress up your home, you can always walk around a florist's shop for some inspiration or even smell the fresh flowers to feel the pure and unadulterated essence of nature. All this can be artistically captured in your home decorating exercise.



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  mixed-use development in Whitechapel, east London which comprises an office, gallery space and two residential units." More at Threefold Architects.





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Sports-Themed Home Decor Ideas

Decorating in a sports-theme is appropriate for any room in your house including bedrooms, family rooms, living rooms, hallways and dens. Decorating with a sports-theme in mind comes with many possibilities and allows the fan in you to show off your team or sports spirit and loyalty while providing unique and exciting home décor. A sports-theme is easily adaptable to your unique personality, style and preferences. This décor is widely available now a day and you can use your already collected sports memorabilia to add that special sports touch to any sports-themed room.

Sports-Themed Home Decor IdeasFirst, you need to choose a theme for your room's décor. Sports-themes are endless. You can decorate around a particular College or Professional sports, team or sports in general including décor from different sports. You need to decide first off if you want to decorate around a specific sports or team or around a little bit of everything. This design decision will guide you through the rest of your design process.

If you or your family has a favorite team, decorating around this team should be a natural decision. If not, you can decorate around specific sport(s). You can paint the walls in the bright and bold colors of your team or in a natural bright and bold color like red, blue, orange and/or yellow and decorate the walls with your team's log, mascot or general sports décor. First, stencil the décor on the walls and then paint it. Add wallpaper bordering and wall decals for that special touch. Adding accessories such as throw blankets, pillows, bedding, blankets and rugs with team logos and colors or in shape of baseball, basketballs, footballs or other décor are widely available.

Next, add special accents like pennants and signs for your team or sport(s). These are widely available for a variety of College and Professional teams or generically. They are easy to hang and are a great way to add personality and brightness to a wall. Also, consider adding sports-themed clocks, mirrors and framed jerseys.

For that authentic sporting look and feel, decorate with real sports equipment. You can attach hockey sticks and tennis rackets to the walls. You can display baseballs, footballs, basketballs, and other small sporting goods on shelves and in curio cabinets. Get shoes and skates and hang them from hooks after tying the shoe laces together. Hang a basketball hoop on the wall and fill with foam balls of all types. Place a small soccer goal on one end of a room and place in the goal small sports-themed bean bag chairs or a locker for storage.

Lastly, add sports-themed lighting lamps and accessories to the room. Choose ceiling, wall, or table lamps. Small accent lamps can be used in bathrooms, hallways or in the kitchen. Add light switch covers and night lights for that special touch of your favorite team or sport(s).

Sports-themed decorating is the perfect home décor choice for your entire house. Enjoy.