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Fishing Village Under Aircraft - Gaoqi Village is located at the northernmost point of Xiamen Island. Historically, it served as the nearest ferry terminal for travelers arriving in Xiamen from the mainland by boat. In the 1980s, the urban airport was constructed near the village. Restricted by the height limitations imposed by flight paths, this fishing village under the aircraft managed to avoid demolition and disappearance among the rapid urbanization.

Studio for New Realities shapes the new lakeside playground pavilion for Plaswijckpark in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, as an all-season destination that combines play, learning, and experimentation. It also restores a direct relationship between the park and the waterfront. During the design process, children help shape the project by voting for their favourite play equipment, contributing to a building that supports every kind of activity: playing, creating, eating, concentrating, and experimenting.

As we dig out from snowstorms, turn the heat up against the unrelenting cold, and throw another log onto the fire, I thought perhaps an article about summertime pursuits might be encouraging. As hard as it may be to believe right now, winter will in fact end, and our thoughts will turn to warm-weather fun -parties on the deck, porch, or patio. Don't have an outdoor gathering space? Now is the time to start planning.

Wujiang Wedding Hall is located on the northern side of the Chuihong Scenic Area in Wujiang District, Suzhou. Its cultural roots could be traced back to the Chuihong Bridge, originally built during the Northern Song Dynasty. Over the course of a millennium, the site has accumulated a series of significant cultural landmarks, including the ruins of Chuihong Bridge, Huayan Pagoda, and the Ji Cheng Memorial Hall.

Bringing such a culturally and historically significant building back into public use has been a huge privilege for everyone involved. This restoration has taken years of considered collaboration and care, guided by a shared commitment to do justice to the Town Hall's heritage while giving it a new lease of life and protecting it for future generations to enjoy.

If you're an art deco architecture geek, you'll no doubt know all about Ibex House. The shimmering pale office building, which you'll find on the east side of the Minories in the City, is renowned for its long streamline moderne curves and mesmerising black-framed windows. The vast H-shaped structure is Grade II-listed and one of London's most remarkable surviving art deco buildings.

Great curb appeal starts with a clear vision. Rather than focusing on one standout feature, aim for a cohesive, balanced look. According to Kevin Lenhart, Design Director and Landscape Architect at , curb appeal works best when every element plays its part. "It's about the sum of the parts, not one expensive feature. Instead of splurging on a statement front door that doesn't match your home's style, choose a cohesive aesthetic and execute it thoughtfully throughout your front yard."

I was that person who only changed their HVAC filter when it looked like it had grown its own ecosystem. Richie Drew, Vice President of Operations at One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, puts it bluntly: "Dirty filters can reduce airflow, increase dust in your home and strain your heating system." Think about it this way: your HVAC filter is like the bouncer at an exclusive club, except instead of keeping out people without the right shoes, it's blocking dust particles from circulating through your home.

At first glance, all kitchen layouts may appear the same. But once you peel back the layers of this onion, you'll find that different layouts are designed to subtly support different kinds of cooking behaviors. Do you prefer minimal distractions and interruptions during prep work, or would you rather be a part of the conversation? Are you looking for expansive work surfaces to put together multi-course meals,

Nothing worked. The room felt cluttered no matter what we did, and we were both exhausted from hauling that massive sectional around. "Maybe I need a smaller couch," she sighed, collapsing onto it dramatically. But as I looked around her place, something clicked. The problem wasn't just the size of her furniture-it was how high everything sat. Her couch, bed frame, coffee table, even her bookshelf, all towered at standard Western heights, making the space feel boxed in.

The gloss and color-pop of lacquer is a refreshing alternative - it achieves a playful vibrancy with modern sophistication. There are plenty of perks that come with lacquer finishes, too. For one thing, lacquer can be applied almost anywhere, from an accent kitchen island to your dining table to the material for all of your counters and cabinets. It introduces and strengthens the room's color scheme, also contributes some fresh texture with its sleek, shiny finish.

Thermal modification is not a new invention, but its relevance has increased as expectations around performance, sustainability, and predictability have tightened. Developers, architects, and contractors are no longer just asking whether timber looks good or performs well initially. They want to know how it behaves after ten, twenty, or thirty years, and how much risk it introduces into a project once the scaffolding is gone.

I just got back from a weekend getaway, and the hotel bed was supremely comfortable. The comfy mattress made me realize I should think about replacing my own, and even though the pillows felt fluffier than a marshmallow, they provided just the right amount of support. But truthfully, I prefer my Cozy Earth bamboo sheets over the hotel's cotton linens. They're crisp, smooth, and incredibly soft, and I've been sleeping on them for three years.

The kitchen is the heart of most homes, a warm space where families gather and guests inevitably gravitate during a party. That's why keeping a comfortable and beautiful kitchen is often at the forefront when folks decide to update or remodel their homes. Among the many things to consider when taking on a kitchen remodel is what colors and style to choose.

Diverse zones allow employees to shift from heads-down work to group sessions with ease. An area for guests, which contains a plant-filled bookshelf, is reminiscent of a living room. The social sector at the heart of the workplace includes a casual dining section and bar. Glass blocks let sunlight filter in and complement the tile backsplash. There's even a room dedicated to deep relaxation, complete with cosmic motifs and a recliner.

Called the Shaw House, this Lake Oswego home was designed by Yeon and built in 1951 for Lawrence Shaw, owner of the Modoc Lumber Company. In 1953, it made the cover of House Beautiful magazine, which declared it "the architecture of the next America." Sixty years later, it was in poor shape, with signs of dry rot and water damage. Sitting on a generous 0.61-acre lot, it was also under threat of being torn down in favor of splitting the property in two.

When Desmond Courtney bought The Schoolmaster's House in Ireland's horse heartland in 2002, he turned it into a "bachelor pad". The civil engineer did most of the restoration of the property himself, with some help from friends. After nearly two decades of living there alone, a random reunification with his long-lost love Monica (née Barron) transformed his life and his Kildare home.

Some retro trends, like carpeted bathrooms, truly belong in the past: been there, done that, never again. Others never really disappear. They stick around for generations, coming in and going out of fashion. Terrazzo falls into the second category. They're the bootcut jeans of the interior design universe, the polka dots of tile patterns - they look like they belong in another era, but are always on the brink of a comeback.

I am using one round basket as a picture hanging basket! I love to be efficient with small frequent tasks so this is where I'm keeping all the little supplies I need to hang a plate or frame: it'll hold things like sticky tack, measuring tape, hooks and nails, and soon I'll add a new stack of the plate hangers i love and a small leveler and a new small hammer to replace ones I lost :).