If you’re currently in the market for your next home, it can feel like a bit of a minefield. You might have a particular reason for moving, such as your current place doesn’t fit your family needs anymore, or perhaps you’ve come into more money and can afford something bigger. It could be that you need to move for work, or you might be purchasing your first home. No matter the reason, it’s one of the biggest decisions you can make in life, so you want to ensure you do it right. In this article we take a look at some top tips for purchasing your next home to ensure it ticks all the boxes. Keep reading to find out more and get inspired!
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Eye On Design: Nakagin Capsule Tower Commemorative Lamp
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Completed in 1972 by architect Kisho Kurokawa, Tokyo’s Nakagin Capsule Tower was one of the most radical expressions of Japan’s Metabolist movement. Designed as a living, modular organism, the building consisted of prefabricated capsules meant to be replaced over time — an architecture of flexibility, impermanence, and futurist optimism. In reality, the capsules were never updated. Aging infrastructure, rising maintenance costs, and changing safety standards eventually led to the tower’s closure and demolition in 2022, transforming it from visionary landmark to architectural legend.
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Eye On Design: Celebrating the Standout Structures of CANstruction 2025
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During my first decade living in New York City, I worked in a boutique architectural office that carried forward the legacy of the late, great Bauhaus architect Marcel Breuer. After leaving that firm, I spent another ten years in the contract furnishings industry — an experience that sparked my passion for furniture and interior space design. Together, those years shaped a deep appreciation for architecture and interior design that ultimately inspired the creative direction of this website.
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Modern Art Monday Presents: Richard Hawkins, Dilapidarian Tower
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If you’ve ever wandered through the contemporary galleries at the Art Institute of Chicago, you may have stumbled across an unusual architectural structure: Richard Hawkins’ Dilapidarian Tower (2010). Standing over eleven feet tall, this mixed-media sculpture reads at first glance like a dollhouse for ghosts — a miniature skyscraper whose outer shell suggests something haunted and uncanny.
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Designing Comfort: Unexpected Ways Architecture Shapes Indoor Living
The concept of comfort in indoor living is often thought to depend solely on furniture, temperature, and personal décor choices. While these factors undeniably influence the experience, a deeper look reveals that architecture itself is the foundation of comfort. Subtle details in the layout, the choice of materials, and the interplay between space and light determine how a home feels long before a couch or rug is placed.
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