Category: design
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UA Scottsdale Center Opens as New Campus Embassy by ASG
The University of Arizona Scottsdale Center, by award-winning interdisciplinary design firm Ayers Saint Gross, links the university’s main Tucson campus to a Scottsdale hub for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community leaders. The University of Arizona Foundation purchased the building in 2022 to help the university expand its presence, and the Center’s architecture and design celebrate…
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Nail Every Step: Tips for a Seamless Home Construction Journey
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Constructing a home requires more than money. You need a plan that guides each phase so nothing feels rushed or confusing. Rising costs in Austin, TX, make the process even more demanding, and every choice affects your budget and the final outcome. You want quality, but you also need to stay aware of where every…
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Pool House & Outdoor Kitchen Planning That Works (CT)
Connecticut’s a beautiful place with beautiful summers. That makes homeowners want a pool house in CT to squeeze as much beauty out of their yards as possible. Especially when you include an outdoor kitchen, in CT, your backyard transcends into a hub for hosting, relaxing, and just enjoying time outdoors. All it takes is the…
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Intuit Atlanta Office Sets Bar for Experiential Work
Since opening, the Intuit Atlanta office, home of Mailchimp, continues to set the standard for experiential workplaces. The 360,000-square-foot, amenities-rich office is designed to support over 2,000 employees while accommodating flexible work models and future team expansion. Located in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward, the purpose-built space aims to drive innovation, sustainability, and employee well-being. San…
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Designing Retail Spaces for Today’s Modern Families and Kids
Retail is changing faster than ever, and one of the biggest trends we see in commercial construction and renovation is the absolute necessity of catering to the modern family. Store developers and contractors must recognize that parents are now key decision-makers who value convenience, safety, and a positive shopping environment above all else. When we…
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Why Is The Guest Cottage So Much More Fun To Design Than Any Other House Ever?????
Y’all. I don’t know how to describe it, but the design of this house is FLOWING out of me. My ideas are coming fast, and they are so fun, and I can barely contain my excitement. The other weekend, our kids were gone all day, and Brian was watching college football, so I tucked myself…
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The Internet Has *Feelings* About Pantone’s Color Of The Year… Let’s Discuss
Did you hear about this Pantone color of the year thing?” my non-design-focused husband asked me the other night. His feeds are wildly different than mine, full of photography tutorials, comedy Reels, and nostalgic content; so for Pantone to have made its way into his algorithm tells me all I need to know this year:…
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Daylighting Design Boosts Health for Indoor Americans
Sustainable design and occupant well-being are increasingly intertwined in the built environment. Daylighting – the intentional integration of natural daylight into building interiors as the reliable primary daytime source of illumination – is a key design strategy to meet both requirements. More than just an aesthetic choice, access to daylight has profound implications for human…
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What to Know Before Building Your First Home
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in #budget, #building, #custom, #Home, #planning, #preparation, design, Featured, permitting, Vendor NewsBuilding your first home? It’s easily one of the biggest, and most thrilling, milestones you’ll ever reach. Unlike buying an existing house, constructing from the ground up gives you complete control over every detail, letting you create a space that genuinely reflects your vision and lifestyle. But here’s the thing: the process involves way more…
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Gretchen’s DIY Holiday Decorations And Other Festive Craft Ideas
On a scale of 1-10, I love decorating for the Christmas/holiday season about a 7–generally enthusiastic about the idea of adding a fresh hit of festive decor to my home for a special few months, but often discouraged by the price tag or appearance of in-store offerings (you will simply NEVER catch me with a…