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Nov 4, 2024 | 
archpaper.com | Lauren Jones
In Austin, the Blanton Museum of Art’s renovation has been on the minds of art and architecture enthusiasts since it was first announced that Snøhetta would spearhead the multiyear, $35 million grounds renovation—and for good reason. The 200,000-square-foot overhaul centers around 12 otherworldly petal-shaped sculptures, which rise 40 feet in the air and offer a clever landing place for visitors.
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Oct 21, 2024 | 
gbdmagazine.com | Lauren Jones
Story at a glance:Weald House is a contemporary revision of the region’s traditional black agricultural barns. The low-lying L-shaped home blends into the site and includes passive ventilation, rainwater collection systems, and solar panels. The project, a collaboration between MailenDesign and Peter Bradford Architects, carefully balances a connection with nature and desire for privacy.
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Mar 28, 2024 | 
thespruce.com | Lauren Jones
When it comes to building out livable square footage in your home, there are plenty of ways to do it. One of our favorite options is a stylish three-season porch, a room typically enclosed with glass and without insulation, making it an ideal spot to enjoy some solo relaxation or time with family most seasons of the year. Three-season rooms are typically less expensive to build than an addition because of their lack of heating and cooling.
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Mar 1, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | Lauren Jones
When it comes to getting a solid night of sleep, there are plenty of considerations from your mattress to bedding and more. But if you're struggling to fall and stay asleep, you may want to take another look at your sheets. With so many options, as well as materials, thread, count, ply, and weave to choose from, we're here to share some expert advice and the eight best materials to make getting a restful night's slumber that much easier.
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Dec 21, 2023 | 
thespruce.com | Lauren Jones
Midcentury modern design is loved by designers, homeowners, and more. The architectural style became popular post-World War II and drew inspiration from the Bauhaus, and later Modernist, movements. Works by Florence Knoll, Le Corbusier, Isamu Noguchi, and Arne Jacobsen inspired American architects and designers like Frank Lloyd Wright, Charles and Ray Eames, and George Nelson, who crafted works featuring organic materials, indoor/outdoor connections, and more.
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Oct 30, 2023 | 
estliving.com | Holly Beadle |Lauren Jones |Karine Monié |Lidia Boniwell Lombardero
Throughout 2023, the profound importance of responding to nature and integrating it into design has become even more apparent. We dedicated an entire issue of est magazine – Force of Nature – to how our homes support our intrinsic connection to nature and launched a series of interviews with landscape architects and designers to explore the myriad ways they design to live in harmony with the outdoors.
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Oct 23, 2023 | 
archpaper.com | Lauren Jones
A double-height expanse, rich color palette, and industrial feel are just some of the special details in Rosso Verde, a new residential project from Carter Williamson Architects. Located in Camperdown, a suburb of Sydney, the brief included a modern update to the space, a “warehouse conversion that had been completed quickly without sensitivity to the original building or its context,” Julie Niass, Carter Williamson’s senior associate of interiors, told AN Interior.
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Sep 6, 2023 | 
aninteriormag.com | Lauren Jones
A double-height expanse, rich color palette, and industrial feel are just some of the special details in Rosso Verde, a new residential project from Carter Williamson Architects. Located in Camperdown, a suburb of Sydney, the brief included a modern update to the space, a “warehouse conversion that had been completed quickly without sensitivity to the original building or its context,” Julie Niass, Carter Williamson’s senior associate of interiors, told AN Interior.
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Jul 23, 2023 | 
msn.com | Lauren Jones
The workstation sink might be the upgrade your kitchen needsFarmhouse sinks have been a favorite of interior designers and homeowners alike for years. When renovating a kitchen, one of the most important features is the sink, and the classic aesthetic, depth, and variation of materials that farmhouse sinks offer often make them a winning choice. But is the reign of farmhouse sinks over? Some designers think so. Porcelain sinks can stain, plus their deepness can lead to cracked dishes.
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Jun 29, 2023 | 
tribeza.com | Lauren Jones
For Francisco Uzcategui, principal and founder of Houston- and Austin-based residential design-build firm Unicus Developments, deciding to preserve centuries-old trees during the planning of his latest project was a no-brainer. Not only does one of the trees, which stands nearly 40 feet tall, grace the adjacent home with dappled light, a tranquil view and treehouse-esque atmosphere, but Uzcategui feels it’s his due diligence to the land.
