Tag: Design
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The art of the cosy corner – 5 design steps that always work
Creating a cosy corner at home is a bit like giving yourself a built-in pause button. It doesn’t take a whole renovation either – often, it’s the small, considered touches that make a space feel genuinely inviting. And if you’ve been scrolling through snug room ideas and feeling overwhelmed by perfectly styled inspiration, take this…
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What 2025 Design Trends Did We Get Right (& Which Ones We Didn’t…)
Predicting design trends is something that is extremely fun, so we really love doing it. But just because it’s fun doesn’t mean we don’t take it seriously. There’s not a secret magic ball; instead, simply a total love/obsession with design, constantly looking and examining A LOT of spaces on every platform. Does every single trend…
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Daylighting Design Boosts Fitness Spaces at Record Use
Using UniQuad® polycarbonate wall systems to tie in school district colors, Purple hues and a unique design element help the new Cal Community Center shine Written by Neall Digert, Ph.D., MIES, vice president of Innovation and Market Development at Kingspan Light + Air BACKGROUND: Advancing its mission to cultivate a better community through a commitment…
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Daylighting Design Boosts Fitness Spaces at Record Use
Using UniQuad® polycarbonate wall systems to tie in school district colors, Purple hues and a unique design element help the new Cal Community Center shine Written by Neall Digert, Ph.D., MIES, vice president of Innovation and Market Development at Kingspan Light + Air BACKGROUND: Advancing its mission to cultivate a better community through a commitment…
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Product Design Truths They Don’t Teach in Design School/title
The Day We Redesigned Something That Wasn’t Broken CEO walked in with screenshots from a competitor. “Our app looks old. We need to modernize.” Translation: they saw something shiny and assumed shiny equals better. We tried explaining that their current design worked well—users could navigate efficiently, complete tasks quickly, find features easily. Didn’t matter. Perception…
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Design Tips to Have a Kitchen for Entertaining Holiday Guests
The holiday season is one of the best times to bring friends and family into your home. When everyone gathers in the kitchen, prep space, smart storage, and a clear serving path create a room that feels easy and open, as seen in many Sweeten renovations. Our guide covers layout, appliances, finishes, and lighting so…
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Maximum Façade Design Freedom With Kalzip Flexform
The design of the façade plays a central role in architecture, as it not only shapes the external appearance of a building but also fulfils functional, cultural, and communicative roles. With the Kalzip FlexForm® façade, Kalzip is launching a new generation of meander façades that offer architects and planners maximum creative freedom. This innovative system…
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How Roof Design Shapes the Character of a Building
Roof design is often underestimated, yet it plays a central role in defining how a building looks, feels, and functions. Beyond basic protection from the elements, a roof influences architectural style, visual balance, and even emotional response. Whether traditional or contemporary, the right roof design gives a building its distinctive character. Roof Design and Architectural…
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Beyond the Surface: How Decorative Concrete Is Redefining Design in 2026
Decorative concrete has come a long way. What was once viewed as just a decorative overlay or backyard patio upgrade is now a key player in modern construction. Today, it’s not only about adding visual interest — it’s about combining aesthetics, performance and sustainability in one versatile material that’s showing up everywhere from retail interiors…
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SGH Welcomes Structural Design Expert Han Xu
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is pleased to welcome Han Xu to the firm as a Principal, bolstering our structural engineering and consulting expertise. He joins SGH’s New Structural Design Division in the Boston, MA, area, where he will partner closely with SGH peers and clients throughout New England. Han brings more than twenty-five years of…