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Architect Insights into Designing Mixed-Use Buildings

  In the past mixed-use building designs were the most common way to build in most urban areas. However, modern civilizations evolved into a new direction of urban planning. Commercial and residential architecture designs depended on separating different areas uses to offer the maximum usability of space. For owners and developers, creating connectivity with mixed-use spaces is the driving force in today’s growing urban development. You want a pedestrian-feel mixed-use building with urban access and the latest luxury amenities. Something that invites commercial business, residents, and organizations looking to lease mixed-use space with an ideal location. More than ever, owners and developers are also looking for the best mixed-use developments to achieve better building performance and cost-effective maintenance. Something we know a thing or two about. Mixed-use property design guidelines A building that has more than two usages is referred to as a complex building. Although the w...

Interior Design Trends to Consider for Your Home Remodel

  2019 interior was marked by midcentury to Memphis-inspired trends. However, 2020 has, much needed, changes in store. Curves are now a thing, and we are talking about anything from patterns made with free-form shapes, furniture, or doorway to natural materials (like wood, textiles, and cane) Read more here to see what is trending in 2020 from our home remodel architect. 1. Concrete kitchen countertops 2020 will give prominence to the kitchen. Kitchens remains to be the center of household activities. It has evolved over the years to be the focus of the home. One way to redesign your kitchen is to look at your countertop, while concrete is the trend, concrete itself isn’t an ideal option. When you think of concrete, you think o the beautiful grey texture, but the actual material is not as great. Concrete can create some long-term issues for your cabinets because of the nature of how the product is made. However, if you like the look, you can go for quartz. This product is man-made ...