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TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
Kitchen is an area that’s most likely to get dirty. Therefore, in designing a kitchen, homeowners usually expect a kitchen that don’t get dirty easily and is easy to clean. You can solve that by choosing the right design, material and colour. One of the colours that you can go for is black.
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
Bright and cheerful ambience in a room can be created from colour coordination. One of the examples is by presenting a very contrasting colour like yellow in the room. Shocking yellow makes the room looks lively and reflect positive energy to whoever stays in it. A yellow dominated room will be even more suitable if you are a fan of this vivid colour.
PROJECT
4 YEARS AGO
When talking about accommodation in a holiday destination like Bali, the spotlights are typically on the luxury, the eco-friendliness, or the cultural elements. On the other end however, more hostels and similar accommodation catering adventurers and budget travellers are getting better than just a place to sleep. Moreover, in the era of experiential travel, budget and space limitations are no longer an excuse for hospitality businesses not to provide immersive and local vibes that many travellers seek today.
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
Home is where families stay and gather. Therefore, comfort and aesthetics at home would surely be the dream of many families. Unfortunately, to achieve that dream, we are often constrained by limited budget, but in fact it is not necessarily expensive to make your home cosy and appealing. You can try low budget home decor to have a lovely house interior without having to spend much money. Here are five budget-friendly tips that can adorn your house.
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
When we talk about flooring, one of the most preferred alternatives for flooring is ceramic tiles. Its clean and hygienic look, its affordable price, and its wide varieties are three of the many factors that allow it to remain favourable. Generally, you can choose between glazed or unglazed ceramic tiles.
The followings are five important factors to consider when you are choosing ceramic tiles for your flooring.
HIGHLIGHTS
4 YEARS AGO
Around the world countries are grappling with the COVID-19 outbreak, and in Asia, local governments have put measures in place to curb the spread. Hong Kong was impacted early on and issued a quarantine order on 8 February 2020. Singapore was quick in detecting and responding to the cases and has been thorough in regulating its spatial use since then. Malaysia has issued a Movement Control Order since March 2020. Indonesia has recently followed suit with its Government Regulation Number 21 Year 2020 about Large-Scale Social Distancing to regulate localised movement.
PROJECT
4 YEARS AGO
Bukan Ruang is a multifunctional cafe that is designed to be flexible and compact. Occupying a space formerly used as a gym, this café accommodates events and artworks, aside from operating as a coffeeshop.
PROJECT CASE STUDIES
4 YEARS AGO
The terrace house in Oetwil, Switzerland, doesn’t just have a spectacular view. The building itself is a sight to behold.
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
For most people, bedroom is a private area providing respite from the stress after a whole day of activities. In this room, occupants can do their activities freely. Bedrooms could be a place to ‘escape’ from the hustle, to relax while reading a favourite book, or to talk with family members and close friends. Therefore, a bedroom should be designed to be as comfortable as possible but also functional to cater for the occupants needs.
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
There are plenty of areas in the kitchen that we need to pay more attention to. Besides cabinets and countertops, a backsplash is one that we shouldn’t forget. A backsplash is the wall behind the stove and sink—usually covered with durable material for easy cleaning if liquid falls onto it. Because of its position, a backsplash can get dirty easily. However, it doesn’t mean that we should leave it as it is. Indeed, by designing of your backsplash more attractively, the whole appearance of your kitchen will improve.
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
A minimalist-styled home has become more favourable. Its clean and simple design is the reason. A dining room, where family members gather to start and end the day, is suitable for a minimalist design as it can bring about comfort for the whole family. Designing a minimalist dining room may not be as easy as it looks. There are five important things that need to be considered, let’s check them out!
PROJECT
4 YEARS AGO
In Singapore, it is not unusual to see rows of heritage shophouses transformed into boutique hotels, be it for backpackers or luxury travellers. Most of these hotels, however, were renovated with the approach to restore or uplift the shophouses’ original exterior as well as the interior, resulting in the ubiquitous, predictable impression when staying at one of these properties.
NEWS
4 YEARS AGO
In handling the COVID-19 outbreak, Singapore has come up tops in its whole-government response (Statnews) in acting quickly; rigorous detection and strict quarantines, as well as effective communication (Time). How exactly do the measures play out in terms of space and building use? We take a look at some of the key governmental measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 that have impacted the use of common/public and commercial/private spaces.
PROJECT
4 YEARS AGO
PG Colomadu was established in 1861 during the era of Sultan Mangkunegara IV. In 1998, PTPN-IX as the manager closed the mill and left the non-functioning building. The plant, which is more than 100 years old, is considered to have a vital function when it was still operating. Accounting for its history, it is not surprising that PG Colomadu becomes one of the most important cultural heritage buildings in Karanganyar, Central Java.
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
A living room is often designed to be the most comfortable space in the house where family members gather and interact with each other. It should provide respite for family members when they return home.
PROJECT
4 YEARS AGO
Located at the centre of Surabaya, Pb House by kantorgg is a renovation project of a 100-year-old mansion. The façade of Pb House has the characteristics of colonial architecture as the main feature and historical value of the building that need to be retained. However, considering the homeowner’s needs and lifestyle, the renovation of Pb House has resulted in a contemporary living space while still taking into account the original shape and style.
EDUCATION
4 YEARS AGO
Find out how choosing the right material for the job saves you hours of anguish and gives you better results at a lower cost.
NEWS
4 YEARS AGO
New dimensions for secure and constructive bonds
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
In accordance with its function as an area to rest, a bedroom should bring comfort. After doing tiring daily activities, everyone needs to rest. Of course, for optimum resting experience, the room must also be accommodating. However, what if the available space is limited?
PROJECT
4 YEARS AGO
In the northeastern part of Kuala Lumpur, real estate development with semi-detached houses were the norm for some twenty years ago. Although houses were built with quite a spacious outdoor area for each lot, the division of the outdoor and indoor area were apparent. Eleena Jamil Architect had the chance to renovate one of these units and create better connection of the house interior with its surrounding.
NEWS
4 YEARS AGO
DCA to be the architect for the new Biopolis Phase 6, to be complete in 2022. Image: The Metropolis with view of future site of Biopolis Phase 6
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
Good quality sleep may depend on the quality of mattress and lighting. If not set properly, comfort and sleep quality may be reduced. Then, how do we set the proper lighting for bedrooms? Some studies say that sleep will be of a higher quality if someone sleeps with no lights on; and that dim light is preferable than bright light.
HIGHLIGHTS
4 YEARS AGO
Andra Matin, an Indonesian architect whose work has just been shortlisted in the 2019 Aga Khan Awards, is a prominent figure not only among practitioners in the industry but also among the general public. His works are very diverse and spread in various regions in Indonesia. They are often put in the spotlight by both architectural media and the mass media.
