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TIPS & IDEAS
3 YEARS AGO
When you live in an apartment, the only space that comes as close as a private outdoor space is your balcony. However, an apartment balcony often comes only in a small size that it gets overlooked. If designed properly, even a small balcony can be a versatile space where you can do anything from getting fresh air and daily intake of morning sun to hosting a barbeque party and outdoor dining. Follow these small balcony ideas to get the most out of your available balcony space.
PROJECT
4 YEARS AGO
Of a few places one could safely retreat and relax in this pandemic time is one’s own abode. Many has since reconsidered and rethought their perspective of what an ideal home should be. Among many criteria of an ideal home expected by many homeowners today, having an inner garden or courtyard is on the top list. Completed in 2020, the Raffles House by eben is an ideal example of house with courtyards that promotes the dwellers’ well-being in this current situation.
TIPS
4 YEARS AGO
A smart home revolution is sweeping the globe, with millions of people adopting clever tech that can make daily life a little simpler. Recommend following 12 smart home appliances that can enhance your quality of life.
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
If you live in a small apartment, there must be times when you want a change of scenery. The common way to achieve that is surely through renovation. The word “renovation” sometimes scares people as it may cost a lot of money. But to enhance or change the ambiance only, renovation can be affordable. Here are some tips you can use as a starting point.
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
A good balance between natural and artificial lighting can certainly give you a few benefits. First, it is a way to save energy as a small but meaningful contribution to mitigate climate change. If you have enough daylight in your home interior, you don’t need to use artificial lights during the day. Effective use of lighting such as this will certainly reduce your electricity bill.
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
Partitions in a home interior are used to separate one rooms and to create some sense of privacy. A well-designed partition made of the right material will for sure make your room look beautiful and functional. Here are several choices of room partition based on its main material.
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
Studio apartment is a popular choice for urban dwellers who want to have a practical residential space with complete facilities. Although it is not as spacious as a typical landed house, a studio apartment can be designed in a way to keep it comfortable for the occupants.
PROJECT
4 YEARS AGO
Located in suburban area of South Jakarta, Rumah Sisik Batu—translated as a house with stone scale (or skin)—is a recently finished renovation project by ArMS. Prominent use of basalt as the building envelope is evident even at the house’s parking space and a security post located at the front. Muhammad Sagitha of ArMS pointed out that the inspiration behind the project’s name was from the angled and layered arrangement of basalt pieces that resembles animal scales.
NEWS
4 YEARS AGO
Smart technology and the induction of smart controls has been around for a while now, but there still is a big gap to integrate it rightfully for our most immediate environment – into the network, equipment, and devices we use on a day-to-day basis.
PROJECT
4 YEARS AGO
Normally, within an apartment unit or a house, there should be at least an enclosed room with a door separated from the rest of the unit’s interior. In a project named after the sole owner, Alex, Spacedge Designs challenges the need of a door, even the need of a separated room in the first place. “In a space for one, there is technically no need for doors within the flat,” says William Chan of Spacedge Designs.
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
During the pandemic, most people choose to work from home (WFH) and this may be extended as a part of the new normal. To work comfortably and productively from home, it is important to set up a proper environment that support productivity.
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
For those of you who live in an urban area, apartment must be one of the best choices of residence. However, because of its limited space, apartments often feel too small for those who are used to living in a house. But there is no need to worry, as with the right interior design, a small apartment can also be a super comfortable place to live in. Check out these five inspirations to transform the interior of your apartment to keep it comfortable despite the small size.
EVENTS
4 YEARS AGO
The Exterpark team participated in Hannover’s Domotex, the world’s leading trade fair for floor coverings.
NEWS
4 YEARS AGO
中冶新加坡应邀参加国际建筑环境周展会
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
Small-sized dwellings mean smaller rooms, including the kitchen. For those who live in an apartment, space limitation is even more problematic because there is no more space to expand. We may often see kitchens that look spacious, but building a convenient, functional, and visually pleasing kitchen does not always need a big space. Kitchen design could be made minimal, down to its essential elements, yet still versatile and looks nice.
PROJECT CASE STUDIES
4 YEARS AGO
In urban cities, a spot of green goes a long way in enhancing the lives of its inhabitants. Green facades, in particular, are aesthetic features that will make a significant difference in a rapidly urbanising city filled with buildings and skyscraper
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
Minimalist is one of the most favourite interior design styles, especially among urban citizens. However, given the sizes of apartment that are usually smaller than landed houses in general, the interior design needs to be evaluated so that residents’ comfort is maintained. Choosing the right colour for the interior elements is an important to achieve the desired outcomes.
TIPS & IDEAS
4 YEARS AGO
A house is a place to rest and gather with family. A house usually has rooms for each family member that are private and semi-private. The semi-private spaces are often the center of communal activities, and sometimes, could give first impressions to your guests when they are invited to your home.
NEWS
5 YEARS AGO
David Nelson of Foster+Partners Addressed the Importance of Reusing Buildings in SIA Conference 2019
This year, the theme for the festival was Craft. Working alongside artisans, architects develop an understanding of materiality and techniques that often reflect the genius loci. While it is easy to focus on the role of craft in the discourse of architecture, the theme had the potential to encompass far more.
PROJECT
5 YEARS AGO
Two years ago, when MRT Jakarta and many of the now-opened public spaces in the city had not yet existed, the idea of hanging out and strolling in some parks were deemed peculiar. With most of the public parks in Jakarta being gated, rarely maintained and poorly lit in the evening, parks were not the place of choice for people to spend their time. Parks, like those surrounding Monumen Nasional, were only popular on weekends or holidays, and people preferred to be in an air-conditioned mall, whiling their time away.
PROJECT
5 YEARS AGO
Area Senopati di Jakarta saat ini adalah lokasi berkumpulnya berbagai restoran, kafe, dan bar yang berlomba-lomba tampil menarik lewat fasad bangunannya. Menelusuri salah satu ruas jalan di area tersebut seakan berada dalam mall dengan berbagai etalase yang berusaha menjadi sorotan. Di tengah ramainya berbagai jenis fasad bangunan, Lei Lo Restaurant karya arti design menampilkan fasad sederhana yang didominasi elemen material semen bertekstur.
NEWS
5 YEARS AGO
The 2019 edition of [d]arc night and the [d]arc awards
