The architecture of a space is as significant to its function as it is to its form, despite how often that detail may be overlooked. For example, in places that tend to receive a lot of snow, slanted roofs are utilized in order to keep the snow from building up. Otherwise, it could result in…
In its purest interpretation, a bunkie designates a small wooden structure, independent of all surrounding facilities, which one installs on a yard to accommodate various needs. At first unattractive and strictly functional, it used to only serve as a small storage cabin or a tool room in the corner of one’s courtyard. Nonetheless, the bunkie…
It’s well known that today many architects work solely in the development area of architecture. However, it’s also known that architecture is not a very big expense in terms of development expenses, so the architects are not coming very high on the totem pole of expenses put forth by developers. Architects are receiving proportionally low…
Although often under-appreciated, your home’s garage door is used thousands of times each year – no matter the weather or the time of year. Homeowners are responsible for maintaining this largest moving part in their home through regular, preventive care. By following a few essential tips for the upkeep of your garage doors, you can…
Over time and especially with harsh weather conditions, the outside of your home can take a battering, leaving it looking tired and old. If this is the case with your home, you may wish to consider updating the cladding on your home, which will leave it looking like new in practically no time at all….
Travelling for me is not only sightseeing or recreation…
We’ve been living in Latvia for about three months now… Bad news: – People rarely smile on the streets. -It is cold and windy 265 days out of 365. – The delicacies of the Latvian cuisine are herring with curd, patties with lard and marinated lamprey (aaaaaargh!)… Good news: – Despite they rarely smile, people…
Busy busy packing my suitcases as already next week we move from Armenia to Latvia. We’ve spent some amazing time here and I am really grateful for the warm hospitality of this wonderful country in the South of Caucasus that welcomed us with hot summer sun, delicious fruits and very friendly people. But, it’s time…
Have you been to Barcelona? No? Then, you definitely should go! I will give you now five good reasons why: 1) Sensational architecture of Antoni Gaudí. Barcelona is the birthplace of several masterpieces of the legendary Catalan – the Sagrada Família, the Casa Batlló, the Casa Milà and the Park Güell. All of them were granted the World…
Loire Valley in France is one of those dreamlike places you should definitely see at least once in your life. Our trip was a bit spontaneous though I dreamed about it for many years. One of the things which surprised me most of all is that every, literally EVERY little village in the valley had…
Mascarons are perhaps the most enigmatic, appealing and whimsical elements of Art Nouveau architecture. Mascaron is a type of sculptural decoration in architecture usually in the shape of human or animal head. They can have romantic, horrifying, comical or neutral look. Originally the purpose of mascarons was to scare away evil spirits from homes and…
Latvia is an amazing country for vacation. Whether you want to explore magnificent Art Nouveau architecture of Riga or enjoy aristocratic leisure in the old manor house, you will be surprised and delighted by the amount of attractions this beautiful country has to offer. One thing you definitely shouldn’t miss is the spectacular Rundāle Palace,…