Incoming freshmen in architecture school? Check out these helpful tips I wish I knew when I was in your position! Here at Girl Boss Architect

I wish I was an architect so like David Guambo I could also build myself a cozy, wooden studio! The architecture student made Kusy Kawsay, a small hut-like housing that rests on stilts in hilly rural Ecuador with a straw roof and wood framing. Kusy Kawsay means 'passionate life' in Kichwa (a dialect of Quechua,

Incoming freshmen in architecture school? Check out these helpful tips I wish I knew when I was in your position! Here at Girl Boss Architect

Explore the essentials of an architecture concept diagram. This seriously helpful guide is a handy tool for students and professionals alike!

Incoming freshmen in architecture school? Check out these helpful tips I wish I knew when I was in your position! Here at Girl Boss Architect

Before the refrigerator there was the larder, a cool space for storing perishables and kitchen essentials. Perhaps it's time to bring back the concept?

I was pondering all the words, both profound and profane, I’ve heard from him in the past 28 years of our relationship. I wish I could relay these but his thought process, passion and humor are hard to describe; you just have to experience them. The best print interview …

-From an Observational Series 'Dream Awakenings' An A4 Print of an observation drawing I had made whilst I was people watching at Oxford Road Station. One of my biggest places where I draw my inspiration from is the people around me. I enjoy talking to people and so after I had done a quick sketch of the man playing the piano at the station, I went over and stated how I wish they had a flute I could pick up and play alongside him and we got talking about how he taught himself to play; with the help from YouTube.

Incoming freshmen in architecture school? Check out these helpful tips I wish I knew when I was in your position! Here at Girl Boss Architect

Incoming freshmen in architecture school? Check out these helpful tips I wish I knew when I was in your position! Here at Girl Boss Architect

This week’s home is a renovated penthouse in my city, Barcelona. I wish we were able to see pictures before the changes, but I imagine this was one of the classic layouts with a long hallway …

The imposing new The Bow skyscraper in downtown Calgary. This shot was taken last December on a gorgeously clear and sunny winter's day as I was heading deeper into downtown for an afternoon appointment, At 58 stories tall, this amazing new structure absolutely dominates our sky line, and it's modern lines and sweeping angles are just inspiring to behold! Hope you are all having an excellent Friday and wishing you all a great weekend! Oh, and is anyone else having big problems with Flickr today? I'm having to do most of this from my phone because the Flickr site on my PC is an absolute mess right now! Cool! I just found out that this got Explored at # 91 on October 11th, 2013! Thanks so much, all who helped it get there!

MVRDV heeft het ontwerp bekend gemaakt van de Peruri 88 voor Jakarta, een vierhonderd meter hoge toren met gemengd programma.

i29 interior architects designed an invisible kitchen that feels more like pieces of furniture as opposed to an entire room devoted to just the kitchen.

Pencil sketch of the UTEC (University of Engineering and Technology) building in Lima, Peru. The building was designed by architects Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara and was completed in 2012. Each piece is hand-drawn in pencil by myself, then reprinted on high quality, 300gsm white paper in A4. I do not offer a framing service, just the print itself so you can frame it as you wish! Each print comes packaged in an envelope with card to prevent any bending or damage when posting. If you have any questions, queries or even a request for a new building for me to draw please get in touch! Thank you for reading, Kat

The Myst Staircase I wish I could have met Gaudi. The only thing I know about him is his art, but I'm guessing he was an interesting guy. I also would have like to own one of his houses, but then I'd be in a pickle. He only designed and built a few of these houses, and I think living inside of them would be amazing. But, since it is such a work of art, I'd feel compelled to share it with the world. You can't live in it AND open it up to the public - so what to do? I'd like to say I'd be noble and open it up to the world, but the wonderfully selfish side of me would want it all to myself. Maybe it's not that different than owning a Renoir. Not that I own one of those either... but it is an interesting decision to think about. - Trey RatcliffClick here to read the rest of this post at the Stuck in Customs blog.

i have always wanted to go to india; a 2 hour wait in the then bombay airport when i was 12 doesn’t count. so when i finally make it i will go to chandigarh and all the other places that ther…

The Eleish van Breems design studio in Fairfield,CT as filmed on This Old House. Big news here at Eleish van Breems! Rhonda and I are so excited to welcome Kevin O'Connor and the crew of This Old House to our design studio in Connecticut to talk about the origins of Scandinavian design! If you have not been watching this season, This Old House features a wonderful old Queen Anne style home in Cambridge, MA that is being totally remodeled in Modern Scandinavian style. It is an exciting project and when This Old House's producer, Deb Hood asked us to weigh in as experts as to what elements the homeowners should make sure to incorporate for an authentic Scandinavian feel, we were thrilled. We appear in the middle of this week's episode and, if you tune in, you will see Rhonda and I talking about the history of what makes up a great Scandinavian style room - light, functionalism, reverence for natural materials, bringing the outdoors in and bold color injections, to name but a few. The episode is airing this week on Thursday, October 25th on PBS and WGBH. You can check local listings HERE. if you want to tune in and watch with us. Just enter your zip code and your local air dates will show! Friends in the Tri-State area we are on Episode 4 airing on: 10/27 7:00 PM Cambridge Project, Part 4 of 15more [CC] [Stereo] WEDW, Channel 12 10/28 5:30 PM Cambridge Project, Part 4 of 15more [CC] [Stereo] WEDW, Channel 10 11/04 7:00 PM Cambridge Project, Part 4 of 15more [CC] [Stereo] WLIW, Channel 21 A rare Swedish painted trunk in the Keeping Room at Eleish van Breems. To celebrate our appearance on This Old House, Rhonda and I are also on Dering Hall this week with our special picks on how to pull a Scandinavian feeling library together. Dering Hall really is a fantastic place with such an eclectic group of designers and artisans and we were pleased to find lots of almost sculptural pieces for our Dering Hall library room - elevating wood, leather and glass to new levels of chic. We imagine all these beautiful pieces gathered around a roaring fire this crisp October night! Here are our selections and thoughts: Clear Band Pendant – John Pomp Studio Glass is revered as an art form in Scandinavia. Made by a true artisan workshop, these hand blown Glass Pendants by John Pomp are stunning and a must have! Gudinna Barrel Tall Wing Chair – Bjork Studio Gudinna means goddess and that is how you would feel sitting in this glamorous wing chair. Rug N10210 – Doris Leslie Blau The browns and greens of this rug bring a bit of the outside in and make you feel as if you are walking on a forest floor. The pattern is classic mid-century Swedish. Bookcase – Lars Bolander Shelving in Swedish homes is practical and out in the open. This double size bookcase is a collector’s dream whether housing books or a pottery collection. Historic Canvas by Stockholm Artist Eva Badenhorst The words we think of for these canvases are romance and whimsy. The essence of period Swedish wall canvases is captured here and the antique sailcloth used for the canvas adds a special dimension and connection to another time. Swedish Antique Dropleaf Table – Eleish van Breems The Swedish “slagbord” or drop leaf table is famous among those familiar with Scandinavian furniture for its versatility and good looks. Folding down to often under a foot in width, the table may be pulled out and extended to make a work desk. Totally functional and the soulful worn patina on this example is amazing. We would get it out of the kitchen and into the library. Sugar Press Stool/ Side table – Tucker Robbins We love this stool by Tucker Robbins to bring the experience of raw wood into a room. Repurposing is important and this is a great example of materials and function being celebrated and transformed into something far from its agrarian roots. Frasier Chair – Giannetti Home Inspired by a mid-century Swedish chair, the Frasier has the simple lines we look for and a rich waxed brown leather upholstery that is practical as well as handsome. El Monte Lamp – Lawson- Fenning This walnut lamp is like a sleek sculpture. We are very attracted to the almost organic form and the melding of Scandinavian and mid-century Californian influences. The Dyrham chimneypiece – Jamb Limited Swedes are the first to acknowledge that the element of fire feeds the soul and the body. This 18th c. English mantle is the perfect fire alter - it incorporates many of the elements found in Classical Gustavian form, from the greek key to the garland of oak and acorns tied with ribbons. The Klismos Bench – Jamb Limited The Greek Klismos form has been revered in Scandinavia as well as all of Europe for centuries. The Klismos definitely reaches a new level of chic in this window bench made of teak and woven leather. Sunburst Mirror – Eleish van Breems Light & Reflection. Gilding and Mirrors. The need for more light is why mirrors are used so much in traditional Swedish design. Our handcrafted 32 ray mirror in verre eglomise white gold is handcrafted and inspired by the northern sun as it hangs in a winter sky. To read more about our selections on the Dering Hall magazine, called DH Guide, go to HERE.Or SHOP a few of our Eleish van Breems products and visit our website at www.evbantiques.com. The dining room with Fortuny fabric covered Eleish van Breems Collection Gustavian style chairs. We will be checking up on the Cambridge project at This Old House as it progresses over the next month or so and look forward to seeing it being injected with lots of Scandinavian style. All Interiors Images by Neil Landino.

Loving the stylish laid back boho vibes at the Casa Cook boutique hotels with interiors designed by Annabell Kutucu, one of my favourite interior designers.

House in Asaka The House in Asaka is the first detached house for a family of four who have long been living in a rental apartment. “We would love to have peace and quiet and a cozy feeling in our new home, and yet, we would also like to have a garden which brings an open feeling to the house.

"I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately." - Henry David Thoreau From his beloved book, Walden—a record of his communion with nature, confrontation with the "essential facts of life," and quest for enlightenment. Thoreau exalted nature and eschewed formal religion, and his pursuit of simplicity was at once practical and spiritual.  To visually capture the spirit of Thoreau's words, we reimagined the dense crossing branches in the deep woods as pointed Gothic arches. Gothic architecture—characterized by soaring spaces and elegant symmetry—was structured to inspire awe, to draw one’s attention up and to create a sense of weightlessness. Spend some time alone in the woods, and it becomes clear from where the architects drew their inspiration. Interested in the book? Check out our illustrated version here. • 11x14 inch art print with white border  • Premium, fine art paper made in New York  • Elegant eggshell finish • Ships in a a rigid, flat mailer. No need to unroll!  • Fits into standard 11x14 frames (or a 16x20 frame matted to 11x14)  Special Offer: 3 Prints for 2!  Use code: 3PRINTS at checkout. See all prints here  Custom sizes available HERE