Madrona Live and Work Conversion by Tyler Engle Architects

A contemporary building design The Madrona Live/Work Conversion used to be a drug store, soda fountain, and most recently a developers office, and the designed and architect Tyler Engle Architects turned this old school building into a cozy and homey building and converted into a nice residence to live / work for a couple with and extensive art collection. The theme of this house building is Creating the modern equivalent of a traditional courtyard... 

Mona Vale Residence by Choi Ropiha Architects

Mona Vale Residence is one of the best contemporary modern living residence design of Choi Ropiha Architects. This architect designed this Mona Vale Residence located in Sydney, Australia. The challenge for the architect by the client is to design a house that would demonstrate and test a number of active and passive sustainable initiatives whilst accommodating a contemporary coastal lifestyle. Ant the result is a modern contemporary house design... 

The Bow Lamp by Valerio Cometti

Simple yet stunning that’s the beautiful pieces of lamp furniture that designed by Italian designer Valerio Cometti and his studio V12 Design. These architects have created the Bow lamp for the Salzano, Italy based lighting manufacturer Aureliano Toso. the unique arched shape becomes the characteristic of this lamp, The frame completely built in aluminum, it is anchored to the wall in two places, where it becomes a very dynamic and versatile... 

Valentin Apartment by Emmanuel Combarel Dominique Marrec

Great modern contemporary apartment design is designed by Parisian architects Emmanuel Combarel Dominique Marrec. This architect and designer has designed the Valentin Apartment, which features a suspended room within the center of the apartment. This former artist studio caracterised by a difference in height which shares the volume from a simple to a fake double height (3.70 m under ceiling in the main room) had been originally marqued by a awkward... 

Millau Viaduct, French Bridge Design by Foster + Partners, London, UK

Located in southern France, Millau Viaduct was designed in close collaboration with structural engineers. The success of its completion illustrates how architect can play an integral role in the design of bridges. In addition, it contradicts the assumption that bridges are belong to the territory of engineer rather than that of architect. Millau Viaduct connects the landline between France and Spain, opening up a direct route for the two countries.... 

The Vale Modern Living by Will Bruder Architects

This cutting edge project created a unique design sensitive community within the urban fabric of Tempe. A perforated landscape of buildings cluster around a courtyard corridor of gardens, patios and amenities. The Vale was a fresh, innovative and creative approach to Modern Urban Living. One that elevated the experience to new heights as owners will be enveloped in world-class modern architecture and quality construction at truly affordable prices. The... 

New U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados by Sorg Architects

The new U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown is part of a larger New Embassy Compound designed by Sorg Architects for the U.S. Department of State. The new Embassy consists of a renovated existing five-story office building along with a new addition of similar scale, and is located on a dramatic site in Wildey, St. Michael, outside Barbados’ capital city, Bridgetown. In response to the challenging site and Department of State security requirements the design... 

Vico Software and Trimble to Integrate Workflows and Use Building Information Models to Construct Better Buildings

Trimble announced the workflow integration of the Vico 5D Virtual Construction(TM) Suite and Trimble construction layout solutions. Now, contractors can create Building Information Models (BIM) in Vico’s Virtual Construction software, export the data directly to the Trimble field layout solution and use the highly accurate data to lay out and construct complex buildings and structures. Extending the Accuracy of BIM to the Field BIM is transforming...