Tag: Design
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Aluminum Fencing: Balancing Security, Strength & Design
By Adam Sanford, Florida State Fence General Manager A Smarter Approach to Perimeter Design In today’s commercial construction environment, every design and material choice must deliver on multiple fronts, functionality, aesthetics, and long-term value. One area often overlooked in strategic planning is perimeter fencing. More than just a physical barrier, it is an architectural feature…
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Granny Flat ANC/DAD Design Ideas for Modern Living
Modern families are rethinking how they use space. With rising property prices and changing family dynamics, adding a granny flat or ancillary dwelling (ANC/DAD) has become a smart way to create more room without moving. These compact homes aren’t just for elderly parents anymore. They’ve evolved into stylish, versatile spaces that can serve as guest…
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Granny Flat ANC/DAD Design Ideas for Modern Living
Modern families are rethinking how they use space. With rising property prices and changing family dynamics, adding a granny flat or ancillary dwelling (ANC/DAD) has become a smart way to create more room without moving. These compact homes aren’t just for elderly parents anymore. They’ve evolved into stylish, versatile spaces that can serve as guest…
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How Conveyor Design Transforms Mining and Processing Ops
Efficient material movement forms the backbone of successful quarry, mine, and processing operations, where every ton of material counts toward productivity and profitability. Conveyor systems are central to keeping operations moving smoothly, handling large volumes with consistency and precision. When conveyors are poorly designed, operations can face costly downtime, excessive wear on equipment, and increased…
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The Rise of Hardware-Free Cabinetry in Modern Design
Cabinetry design has always balanced form and function, but in 2025, that balance is leaning decisively toward minimalist solutions. Influenced heavily by European trends, designers in North America are embracing sleek, handle-free drawers and doors that create uninterrupted visual planes in kitchens, bathrooms, and office environments. The aesthetic appeal is clear: fewer protrusions, cleaner lines,…
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Emiliana Design Expands Vergés Care Line with New Upholstery
Emiliana Design Studio has unveiled its latest creations for the firm Vergés at the Hábitat Valencia 2025 fair: the Soca and Nela stool collections, along with an update of its inclusive furniture line Care, now available with the new Downtown and Uptown upholsteries from the Danish textile brand Gabriel. These textile proposals, which mark the…
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CIRCLE Design Studio Marks 20 Years of Inspired Design
CIRCLE Design Studio, the award-winning architecture and design firm founded by John and Theresa Dorlini, marked its 20th anniversary this August with a celebration at the Taubman Museum of Art. More than 120 guests gathered to honor two decades of innovation, community engagement, and the bold design philosophy that has shaped the studio’s work since…
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Temporary works: new guidance highlights early engagement benefits
Recent work by Mott MacDonald used this method to construct a new underbridge below an existing railway during a track possession, delivering a £1.2m saving on a conventional approach. The use of temporary works, combined with the observational method, gave the project team more certainty about how long the work would take, so there was…
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Design and Construction Ideas for a Dog Café
Starting a dog cafe can be an exciting project that combines good coffee and tasty treats with the company of dogs. Picture a cozy space where people can relax with their pets while enjoying great food and drinks. This special atmosphere brings together dog lovers, making it a great place to connect and share stories.…
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A Genius New Design Product: Introducing Quilt Mini Split
Every few years, a product explodes into the marketplace, and you can only say “finally” with equal parts relief and enthusiasm. Quilt is that for me this year. Mini-splits are famously huge and bulky, look like plastic, and are such an eyesore (and impossible to disguise, especially in an older style home!). Quilt not only…