Las Vegas, Nevada, USA With minimal clean lines, sharp edges, and an emphasis on natural light, Daniel Joseph Chenin’s M20 Residence is a true architectural marvel that blends functionality with a minimalist aesthetic. The design for this private residence seeks to create sculptural and experiential spaces without compromising orthogonal efficiency. Experimenting with […]
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This Danish Church Is a Beacon for How to Protect Wildlife From Artificial Light | Innovation
The adaptive lighting cooked up by Camilla Rathsach and Mette Hvass would automatically adjust to the availability of moonlight, tweaking this church’s lighting automatically to balance visibility and darkness. This mock-up shows how the church would be lit under a full moon. Illustrations courtesy of Camilla Rathsach Camilla Rathsach walked […]
This curvy + stumpy outdoor lighting design aims to reduce light pollution on a Danish island
The Island of Møn in Southern Denmark is a certified Dark Sky Community. Now, what is a Dark Sky Community? A Dark Sky Community is a town, city, or community that is exceptionally dedicated to preserving the night sky through various means – such as quality outdoor lighting ordinance, dark […]
Sponsor spotlight: Want a modern home design? Try creating dark and light spaces
With careful planning, modern home designs are within reach. One common approach is to use light and dark color combinations throughout your home, from paint colors to light and dark wood choices (usually on cabinets or floors), furniture, and even carpets or other décor items. If you’re interested in creating […]
Letting in more light and opening up spaces, Robert M. Gurney’s design transforms this traditional Georgetown rowhouse into a modern dwelling
Washington, D.C., USA Together with Campion Hruby Landscape Architects, Robert M. Gurney harmonizes historical with modern for Renovation 1662, a transformation of a home in the historic Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. For its harmonious design, Renovation 1662 has recently been awarded a 2022 American Architecture Award by The Chicago […]
My Favorite Airbnb: A Downtown Boston Loft With Unbelievable Natural Light
A decade ago, I visited Boston with my family for the very first time. I fell in love with the city’s charm—the history, the great restaurants, and how it somehow felt homey, while still offering all the perks of a big city. I’ve been longing to return to Boston since […]
GE Lighting, a Savant company Introduces their First-Ever Decorative Light Fixtures
The leaders in lighting launch an assortment of decorative fixtures and industrial light pendants featuring a wide range of on-trend styles with an integrated LED option CLEVELAND, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — GE Lighting, a Savant company, pioneers in the lighting category and leaders in the LED lighting and smart home […]
19 Hanukkah Decorations to Light up 8 Nights of Celebration
Hanukkah, also known as the “Festival of Lights,” is more than the Jewish equivalent of Christmas. The holiday, which occurs every year during the Winter Solstice, celebrates the Jews freedom from the Syrian-Greeks and, at a more spirtual level, creating light in the darkest times. Many parts of the festivities […]
London Interior Designers Say Light is Key to Creating Calming Spaces
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This year marks the 10th anniversary of London-based design and architecture firm Millier. The company’s founders, Alexandra Nord and Helen Westlake, have worked on a number of impressive projects, including London’s only Grade-I listed new-build Regent’s Crescent; the superprime development The Bryanston in London’s Marble Arch neighborhood; and Islay House, […]
35 Light And Stylish Scandinavian Living Room Designs
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It’s very easy to recognize a Scandinavian interior design. But there isn’t just one Scandinavian style but several and they all have certain elements in common. For example, all Scandinavian interiors have wooden floors, most often light and they can be seen in all the rooms apart from the bathroom. […]