Gradually Unfolding Architecture: Gorki House in Moscow

Gorki House was designed by Atrium and is integrated in a beautiful natural environment atop of a hill west of Moscow.
The architects were commissioned to design a contemporary residence for a young couple and their kid,

Creative Store in New York with a Glacial Cavern Theme

The Richard Chai store is an original installation in the shape of a glacial cavern . The unusual showroom was envisioned by Snarkitecture and designer Richard Chai in New York. According to the architects, “white architectural foam is cut by hand to produce erosions and extensions of the sculpted walls and ceiling to create a varied landscape for the display of Richard Chai’s collection.


The range of shelves, niches, hang bars and other moments embedded within the form encourage the designer’s curatorial eye for display.

How to Choose the Perfect Landscaping Plants for your Outdoors

All of the excuses of the cold weather, too rainy, and imperfect conditions are now gone and it’s time to get serious about your landscaping. While it’s easy to go to a nursery or your local improvement store’s garden center to choose plants, have you ever noticed that all plants aren’t perfect for every home? Whether the sun/shade ratio isn’t proper, or you choose plants that are too large or small for your yard, choosing the perfect landscaping requires guidance! Here are tips to choose the perfect landscaping plants for your home, to enjoy throughout the warmer summer months.
Front yard versus backyard landscaping: One of the best parts about planning and choosing your plants are deciding where they will go. Front yard landscaping requires you to assess the surrounding neighbors homes as well as accentuate the exterior details of your home. While backyard landscaping allows you to be more personalized and unique, due to the privacy of your own home’s personal outdoor qualities. Choose plants that will lend themselves to playing up your natural surroundings, but not overpower your curb appeal on the front of your home.
Accentuate your landscaping on your home: You may not realize it, but accenting your home with flowering landscaping and plant boxes around windows can dramatically change the exterior of your home.