Selasa, 31 Mei 2011

paper sculpture by ryuji nakamura





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Home Office Color Schemes

3rd in a series on Home Office

Home office color schemes play an important role in home office design. Select the palette that will work best for your work environment and your home decor.

You’ve worked hard to plan your home office design, putting much thought into the placement, furnishings and equipment. Now it’s time to pull the space together... what about the color scheme?

Sure, you could paint the walls some shade of off-white and be done with it, but there is so much more at stake here. Whether you spend a couple of hours per week or all day, every day, the mood that is set in this space can certainly affect your outlook and productivity.

There are two main considerations when deciding on home office color schemes;
First, you want this space to be consistent with the rest of your home decor. You’ll want to see at least one or two colors in the office that appear in the rest of your home. 

Second, what type of mood do you want to create? When you answer this question, it is going to be affected by how much time you’ll be spending in the office.

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Senin, 30 Mei 2011

Hotel Swimming Pool Ideas for Safety and Revenue

Hotel swimming pool
Hotel Swimming Pool

Hotels are often some of the best-designed locations we can visit. Sometimes they can be more than the worst. Many hotel and paid accommodation swimming pools cost a lot to maintain, and go under-utilized. A swimming pool can make or break how your customers feel about your hotel. Here are some useful ideas that will put any of your customers in a great mood, and turn your swimming pool area into a cash machine.
?      Areas and Separation. It is always a good idea to separate types of people in your hotel swimming pool to make the most out of it. If you don�t have more than one pool, breaking it up is your solution. Families and other entertainment don�t always mix. Both are very important to your business. Allow different areas for different purposes when necessary.
?      Entertainment Area. Hotels can make great money from holding smaller events. Some of the hotels I have visited in Dubai make huge money from regular �clubbing events�. These hotels are all 5 star, just in case you were wondering. And yes, they make a lot of money from more than weekly �dance� styled parties. Having the features to incorporate a dance floor, stage and lighting, will certainly boost business. Look at sound reduction issues if they are necessary for your hotel. Outdoor pool related parties can be a huge money spinner for any hotel.
?      Food and Beverage. More of an issue than what you will be selling, but consider how you will be selling it. Attractive and safe cutlery and glasses are available. It might look fancy to have classic items, but even a broken teapot can cut someone�s foot. Something that has happened to me, I might add.
?      Lessons. Whether a guest is someone staying at your hotel, or someone who is living nearby, swimming lessons could mean a regular income from your swimming pool. We are all looking for assistance in the gym, and so why not apply this same strategy to your swimming pool?
?      Bookings. Have you thought about booking out the whole pool and venue? This can be a huge money spinner for private and even corporate events.
?      Surface Safety. There is nothing worse than plain old concrete. There are a range of modern options that give you a huge amount of grip, safety and that great look. Sandstone pavers naturally offer grip, longevity and a classic feel. The look of water and sandstone is just right. If you must go with concrete, you should think about the application of anti-slip coatings. You can choose your color, and you know your guests will be safe.
?      Life Guards. Do you really want to risk something going wrong? Many hotels have signs and agreements that guests swim at their own risk. If something goes wrong, your hotel will be stuck with the reputation for years. It may turn a lot of people away from your hotel
Are you making the most out of your hotel�s swimming pool? If it is too much for you to handle internally, consider outsourcing management, and having a financial arrangement that guarantees you a minimum monthly return and additional profit share.

Sabtu, 28 Mei 2011

the shade club. bucharest.







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Home Office Design Ideas

2nd in a series on Home Office

Whether you work at home full time, part time or on an as-needed basis, having the proper design of your home office is essential.

I spend an average of four hours or more per day in my office, and know that a comfortable and efficient work environment is vitally important.

When designing your home office space, consider these three important questions you’ll need to answer. I call them the ‘How Much’ questions:

  How much...
               ...time will I spend here?
                              ...space do I need?
                                               ...privacy do I need?



After you think on those questions and come to some conclusions, you’ll be better able to move forward with good home office design ideas. 

For example, my home office requires enough space for a full size desk and related office equipment, including a large capacity printer. I need room for at least three filing cabinets plus shelving. I also need to have privacy at times for customer phone interaction as well as concentration for writing.

Consequently, I know that taking a corner of the dining room and designing my little home office space will not work for me.I have a room in my home set aside as ‘the office’.

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Jumat, 27 Mei 2011

Kamis, 26 Mei 2011

What About Post Post Post?

WAI featured in the Universidad de la República en Montevideo, Uruguay

Post post post: Nuevas Arquitecturas Iberoamericanas travelling exhibition will be presented in the Architecture Faculty of the Universidad de la República en Montevideo, Uruguay.


The exhibition that includes WAI’s piece “Foam Thinking” will be held from May 26 to June 17, and includes selected practices from Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, España, Guatemala, Honduras, México, Paraguay, Perú, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Uruguay and Venezuela. Between them: A77, Estudio POP Arq (Argentina), Grupo Bijari (Brasil), Supersudaka (Chile), Mesa Editores, Plan b, and JPRCR (Colombia), Estudio A0, and Somadic Collaborative (Ecuador), Fabrica de Paisaje, Monica Galain (Uruguay), Mateo Pinto D’Lacoste & Carolina Cisneros (Venezuela), Tatiana Bilbao (México), Edgar González, elii Agencia de Arquitectura and C+ Arquitectos (España) and Pedro Bandeira (Portugal).

Rabu, 25 Mei 2011

Organizing Inspiration Knick-Pernik Sweeteners Houses


Home accessourisI or home accessories have a role as a filter in interrior. Its presence can turn a dramatic aura in the creation of the interior atmosphere. With proper arrangement, home accessories can be a point of interest in the room. One of them by presenting it as a sweetener trinkets space highlighted by striking color and pattern of the backround and the furniture in the room.

Many unique items of interest to be made trinkets home. But, of course, needed flair and creativity to recognize a knick-knacks and get the proper placement of ideas in the room. To trigger your creativity in recognizing a variety of knick-knacks that can be displayed at home.

Organizing Inspiration Knick-Pernik Sweeteners Houses


Home accessourisI or home accessories have a role as a filter in interrior. Its presence can turn a dramatic aura in the creation of the interior atmosphere. With proper arrangement, home accessories can be a point of interest in the room. One of them by presenting it as a sweetener trinkets space highlighted by striking color and pattern of the backround and the furniture in the room.

Many unique items of interest to be made trinkets home. But, of course, needed flair and creativity to recognize a knick-knacks and get the proper placement of ideas in the room. To trigger your creativity in recognizing a variety of knick-knacks that can be displayed at home.

Fountain, knick knacks our homes


The Fountain is an arrangement of water coming out from a source, fills a basin with a certain shape, and being transferred to another basin. Water fountains can be wall fountains or free standing. Water fountains can be made ​​in various containers such as stone, concrete or metal. Water in a basin can be streamed to other basins and arranged in various levels. Most of the water fountain set in a small pond or basin, or pond in the park, and often they include engraving






Fountain, knick knacks our homes


The Fountain is an arrangement of water coming out from a source, fills a basin with a certain shape, and being transferred to another basin. Water fountains can be wall fountains or free standing. Water fountains can be made ​​in various containers such as stone, concrete or metal. Water in a basin can be streamed to other basins and arranged in various levels. Most of the water fountain set in a small pond or basin, or pond in the park, and often they include engraving






Discussing Architecture Minimalist To Design a New Home

If you are looking for a modern house designs specifically designed for style and function, then choose a minimalist house design and plan is right for you. It makes use of a clean, geometric lines to create a sleek appearance. This is great for home design with a limited region of space. You will be able to fully utilize all the space. This simple, stylish and effective. To achieve full minimalist effect, most homes use the dual function element. Heating, for example, can be directly mounted on the floor or wall.
Lighting is also very important when it comes to minimalist architecture. It makes use of only high-quality light, because the idea is to create a simple effect. In addition, black and white is very common. They are usually the basic colors of a minimalist home design. Sometimes, black wood is also used for flooring. The roof is usually flat, not like a regular house. This is to further create a simple effect. He noticed hygiene wall joints as well. This is another reason why a minimalist design makes use of flat roofs.Pops designed to brighten the color of a minimalist home. Bright colors like orange red, yellow and provide an interesting contrast and aesthetically pleasing design with the whole house. They usually take the form of vases, artwork, or a simple piece of furniture display.
If you want to know more about the latest in home design, it is better to consult a new home builder. They can design a house for you in any style you want. They easily could use a minimalist design. You can see the different designs of their homes and plan to see which ones work for you. You also can look at a few house designs and plans, for some inspiration. You can easily find your dream minimalist home and land package with the help of a builder, a good home can rely on.

Discussing Architecture Minimalist To Design a New Home

If you are looking for a modern house designs specifically designed for style and function, then choose a minimalist house design and plan is right for you. It makes use of a clean, geometric lines to create a sleek appearance. This is great for home design with a limited region of space. You will be able to fully utilize all the space. This simple, stylish and effective. To achieve full minimalist effect, most homes use the dual function element. Heating, for example, can be directly mounted on the floor or wall.
Lighting is also very important when it comes to minimalist architecture. It makes use of only high-quality light, because the idea is to create a simple effect. In addition, black and white is very common. They are usually the basic colors of a minimalist home design. Sometimes, black wood is also used for flooring. The roof is usually flat, not like a regular house. This is to further create a simple effect. He noticed hygiene wall joints as well. This is another reason why a minimalist design makes use of flat roofs.Pops designed to brighten the color of a minimalist home. Bright colors like orange red, yellow and provide an interesting contrast and aesthetically pleasing design with the whole house. They usually take the form of vases, artwork, or a simple piece of furniture display.
If you want to know more about the latest in home design, it is better to consult a new home builder. They can design a house for you in any style you want. They easily could use a minimalist design. You can see the different designs of their homes and plan to see which ones work for you. You also can look at a few house designs and plans, for some inspiration. You can easily find your dream minimalist home and land package with the help of a builder, a good home can rely on.

Decorative Lights To Tiny Minimalist Houses


House distinguished petite does not mean you are not comfortable to occupants. To be distinguished tiny house look more spacious and beautifully you can try the following tips!

Lamp
Setting the light from the light effect on the breadth of a minimalist home. Take advantage of two kinds of yellow and white lights. White light provides cool effects and formal. while the yellow light gives the impression of more warm, fresh and romantic.

Paint
Should choose a paint with colors like yellow, pink and orange. These colors give the impression of warmth. Dark colors make the room seem cramped.

Wallpaper
By installing a striped wallpaper in the middle of the wall to make an impression on the spacious room.

Window
Installation of windows and glass nail becomes important. Elected the minimalist window better than who-framed window is too large, because the window frames which are too large will give the impression of narrow in a minimalist home.

Utilizing Room
Take advantage of every empty space to put stuff. For example elbow room left under the stairs can be used as storage. But do not pile up the goods which are not useful, because it will make a minimalist home increasingly narrow.

Decorative Lights To Tiny Minimalist Houses


House distinguished petite does not mean you are not comfortable to occupants. To be distinguished tiny house look more spacious and beautifully you can try the following tips!

Lamp
Setting the light from the light effect on the breadth of a minimalist home. Take advantage of two kinds of yellow and white lights. White light provides cool effects and formal. while the yellow light gives the impression of more warm, fresh and romantic.

Paint
Should choose a paint with colors like yellow, pink and orange. These colors give the impression of warmth. Dark colors make the room seem cramped.

Wallpaper
By installing a striped wallpaper in the middle of the wall to make an impression on the spacious room.

Window
Installation of windows and glass nail becomes important. Elected the minimalist window better than who-framed window is too large, because the window frames which are too large will give the impression of narrow in a minimalist home.

Utilizing Room
Take advantage of every empty space to put stuff. For example elbow room left under the stairs can be used as storage. But do not pile up the goods which are not useful, because it will make a minimalist home increasingly narrow.

Trends in Home Appliances Transparent Minimalist Style

Who said ladder can not be a style that can add a beautiful and unique interiors of our homes. If we are observant, the stairs will not only be connecting the ground floor and floors above it but also be a reflection of the interior occupants.
If you want the wood element, enthusiasts can give a touch of wood on the stairs. Another case if you want the staircase as the support of a strong and sturdy, do not hesitate to make a staircase made of solid cement or bentonan. If you want, it combined the two elements could be an option.
Currently, analysts said interior Husni, a combination of concrete and wood is what is very loved, to connect the ground floor and the upper house of minimalist style.
The stairs are made of concrete stairs that each independently attached to the wall so that the float in the air impressed with the display forms a transparent or penetrate into the other room.Deliberate steps to remove the impression created thin weight of concrete. As for the railing, Husni suggested to combine elements of wood and iron. Iron is used to buffer the bone while wood for the handle. The stairs that use concrete form of two tanjangan suggested that such a board list or space lag time of boarding.
Board list, in addition to functioning to reduce fatigue while climbing the stairs, also aims to make the steepness of the stairs can be adjusted according to taste.
Related material stair cover, Husni said, the minimalist style is usually closed concrete with ceramic tiles that have a light bulb or an opaque color.
Pottery of this type makes the stairs are not slippery. Meanwhile, if using a ceramic light bulb will not slippery and it is definitely dangerous for the users of steps.
For those who prefer wood elements dominate the stairs at his home, Husni recommend using teak wood. However, if you do not have sufficient funds, because of the high price of teak, it never hurts to switch to Samarinda Camphor wood, or wood type Nyaktoh.
Two types of wood, in addition to an affordable price also has a strong resilience to be a ladder. Wooden stairs, according to Husni can be used on any type of house sizes and for different homes.
Meanwhile, to handle the wood can mix and match the wood and iron, or solid wood that is shaped and made as solid as possible so as to make secure users.
The use of iron on wooden stairs, stairs can be placed for safety. Can be shaped contemporary straight only, or can also combine them with wrought iron, which may take the form of flowers or leaves.
For homes that have wide enough, it is advisable to use the stairs made of solid cement or concrete. That's because the concrete stairs are usually impressed heavy, and require larger space than the wooden stairs.
Pure grip can only use concrete, or forge padankannya with other elements, stainless steel, or iron. For the stairs could be used solid wood or ceramic.
Concrete steps should ideally have a width 90 centimeters (cm), with a depth of 30 cm to 32 cm, and height of 15-20 cm. With this measure, the users expected households can feel safe and comfortable.
To be concrete steps are not rigid, Husni suggests lining the owner of the ladder rungs with ceramic or wood. Type of wood for the stairs, there are two kinds, solid wood which can easily be obtained in the market, and wood or wood processing factory parlet strong and scratch resistant.
Solid wood can be attached to rung by gluing each end. To switch the impression there are patches that can disguise the patch list, the list taped elbow between wood and concrete.
Parlet made from processed wood measuring 20 x 10 cm, used with glue each end. The installation is very simple in terms of price though more expensive than solid wood. To note parlet timber is still imported from abroad. For those of you who want to mix and match elements of wood, bnton and iron, for your marriage, do not hesitate. Happy experimenting!

Trends in Home Appliances Transparent Minimalist Style

Who said ladder can not be a style that can add a beautiful and unique interiors of our homes. If we are observant, the stairs will not only be connecting the ground floor and floors above it but also be a reflection of the interior occupants.
If you want the wood element, enthusiasts can give a touch of wood on the stairs. Another case if you want the staircase as the support of a strong and sturdy, do not hesitate to make a staircase made of solid cement or bentonan. If you want, it combined the two elements could be an option.
Currently, analysts said interior Husni, a combination of concrete and wood is what is very loved, to connect the ground floor and the upper house of minimalist style.
The stairs are made of concrete stairs that each independently attached to the wall so that the float in the air impressed with the display forms a transparent or penetrate into the other room.Deliberate steps to remove the impression created thin weight of concrete. As for the railing, Husni suggested to combine elements of wood and iron. Iron is used to buffer the bone while wood for the handle. The stairs that use concrete form of two tanjangan suggested that such a board list or space lag time of boarding.
Board list, in addition to functioning to reduce fatigue while climbing the stairs, also aims to make the steepness of the stairs can be adjusted according to taste.
Related material stair cover, Husni said, the minimalist style is usually closed concrete with ceramic tiles that have a light bulb or an opaque color.
Pottery of this type makes the stairs are not slippery. Meanwhile, if using a ceramic light bulb will not slippery and it is definitely dangerous for the users of steps.
For those who prefer wood elements dominate the stairs at his home, Husni recommend using teak wood. However, if you do not have sufficient funds, because of the high price of teak, it never hurts to switch to Samarinda Camphor wood, or wood type Nyaktoh.
Two types of wood, in addition to an affordable price also has a strong resilience to be a ladder. Wooden stairs, according to Husni can be used on any type of house sizes and for different homes.
Meanwhile, to handle the wood can mix and match the wood and iron, or solid wood that is shaped and made as solid as possible so as to make secure users.
The use of iron on wooden stairs, stairs can be placed for safety. Can be shaped contemporary straight only, or can also combine them with wrought iron, which may take the form of flowers or leaves.
For homes that have wide enough, it is advisable to use the stairs made of solid cement or concrete. That's because the concrete stairs are usually impressed heavy, and require larger space than the wooden stairs.
Pure grip can only use concrete, or forge padankannya with other elements, stainless steel, or iron. For the stairs could be used solid wood or ceramic.
Concrete steps should ideally have a width 90 centimeters (cm), with a depth of 30 cm to 32 cm, and height of 15-20 cm. With this measure, the users expected households can feel safe and comfortable.
To be concrete steps are not rigid, Husni suggests lining the owner of the ladder rungs with ceramic or wood. Type of wood for the stairs, there are two kinds, solid wood which can easily be obtained in the market, and wood or wood processing factory parlet strong and scratch resistant.
Solid wood can be attached to rung by gluing each end. To switch the impression there are patches that can disguise the patch list, the list taped elbow between wood and concrete.
Parlet made from processed wood measuring 20 x 10 cm, used with glue each end. The installation is very simple in terms of price though more expensive than solid wood. To note parlet timber is still imported from abroad. For those of you who want to mix and match elements of wood, bnton and iron, for your marriage, do not hesitate. Happy experimenting!

Minimalist Home Decor

Currently minimalist house more attractive by society. The style was chosen because it seemed like a simple and elegant. For those who are concerned with things that are essential and functional, it will tend to select it.

The concept of a minimalist home aims to increase the value of an entire room for the exterior and interior to reduce the excess of everything in the room. In the case of home decor is minimalist, not necessarily in order. But the value of the beauty of a minimalist home is no longer rely on ornaments and artificial objects, but more meaningful to an honesty of form, function and inspiration of simplicity in the space created.
Furniture or furnishings that are used in addition to likely less, in terms of bentukpun relatively simple, not toothed or engraved. The selection of wall clocks, light angles, wood cabinets, picture frames and motifs into the main sofa in a minimalist home decor. Many of the singles or young couples who prefer the minimalist style of the house without a couch. They use the rugs and big pillows on their TV room.

Minimalist style is also widely applied in the apartment. In addition to it because the area is not spacious, minimalist style makes easy occupants need not even frequently cleaning the interior.

For those who like minimalist style, usually also do not want to bother with large plants, must be watered and moved out to the sun. But greening the home can also add the essence of the life of the room, so that they apply the instant plant. This plant is unique, it is in a simple ceramic and drenched with water which is quite a few drops. Hair man plant is suitable in a minimalist home or apartment. There was also a display of cactus that only need watering once a week. No fuss, but still beautiful.