Designers adopt warmth and imperfection in new home trends
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Designers adopt warmth and imperfection in new home trends

Designers are embracing warmth and imperfection in modern home trends, moving away from cold minimalism toward cozy, expressive interiors.

Lauren Hayes • Room Makeovers • 24/09/2026 • 4 min read
Canadian architect Omar Gandhi chases joy through design
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Canadian architect Omar Gandhi chases joy through design

Canadian architect Omar Gandhi chases joy through design. Explore his Halifax and Berlin practice and the material sourcing behind his…

Lauren Hayes • Contractor Watch • 23/09/2026 • 3 min read
Nairobi Hosts Inaugural Pan-African Biennale
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Nairobi Hosts Inaugural Pan-African Biennale

Nairobi's inaugural Pan-African Biennale, a groundbreaking event challenging traditional African architectural representation and fostering resilience.

Lauren Hayes • Room Makeovers • 22/09/2026 • 4 min read
Tulum’s Babel Tower reimagined as a serene community hub
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Tulum’s Babel Tower reimagined as a serene community hub

Tulum’s Babel Tower reimagined as a serene community hub blends Mayan jungle with modern architecture to foster connection, not division.

Lauren Hayes • Budget Renos • 21/09/2026 • 2 min read
Book Challenges Architects to Adopt Collaboration and Collective Design
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Book Challenges Architects to Adopt Collaboration and Collective Design

Book challenges architects to adopt collaboration and collective design for better human relationships and urban networks.

Lauren Hayes • DIY Dispatches • 19/09/2026 • 1 min read
3XN Transforms Industrial Waterfronts into Public Spaces
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3XN Transforms Industrial Waterfronts into Public Spaces

3XN transforms industrial waterfronts into public spaces, blending history with modern design for social and economic impact.

Lauren Hayes • Room Makeovers • 18/09/2026 • 2 min read
HooBA Design Group Reinterprets Tradition Through Light and Materials
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HooBA Design Group Reinterprets Tradition Through Light and Materials

HooBA Design Group reinterprets tradition through light and materials in their modern architecture.

Emily Collins • Room Makeovers • 17/09/2026 • 3 min read
Master Outdoor Living with Retractable Porch Screens
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Master Outdoor Living with Retractable Porch Screens

Installing retractable screens transforms a standard porch into a flexible, multi-season living space instantly. Homeowners often struggle to…

Emily Collins • DIY Dispatches • 17/09/2026 • 3 min read
Mexican Architect Fernanda Canales Gains Recognition
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Mexican Architect Fernanda Canales Gains Recognition

Mexican architect Fernanda Canales gains recognition as a leading figure in the industry with her unique approach to design and…

Emily Collins • Budget Renos • 16/09/2026 • 3 min read
Houston’s Ismaili Center redefines Islamic architecture with modern adaptability
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Houston’s Ismaili Center redefines Islamic architecture with modern adaptability

Houston’s Ismaili Center blends Islamic architecture with modern design, featuring geometric precision and climate-responsive features by Harvard’s Farshid Mous

Emily Collins • Room Makeovers • 15/09/2026 • 3 min read