Tamara Alvarez
Inspiration for a tropical backyard patio fountain remodel in Miami with a gazebo

Inspiration for a modern bathroom remodel in New York

Photo: William Waldron
Trendy rooftop rooftop deck photo in New York with a pergola

A lush summer garden.
Design ideas for a side yard landscaping in Austin for summer.

Jeffrey Erb

Marengo Morton Architects, Inc. in La Jolla, CA, specializes in Coastal Development Permits, Master Planning, Multi-Family, Residential, Commercial, Restaurant, Hospitality, Development, Code Violations, Forensics and Construction Management.

With the mission to create living and working spaces close to nature, Tre Truc Ngoc Duong successfully completed the bamboo construction and decoration project at Vuon Am Thuc Restaurant, Da Ton, Gia Lam, Hanoi, Vietnam. Driven by passion and professionalism, we accomplished a series of tasks, bringing a unique and luxurious space for Mr. Manh, the owner of Vuon Am Thuc Restaurant and the project's investor. We invite you to take a look at the bamboo construction works we have completed here!

The Mazama house is located in the Methow Valley of Washington State, a secluded mountain valley on the eastern edge of the North Cascades, about 200 miles northeast of Seattle. The house has been carefully placed in a copse of trees at the easterly end of a large meadow. Two major building volumes indicate the house organization. A grounded 2-story bedroom wing anchors a raised living pavilion that is lifted off the ground by a series of exposed steel columns. Seen from the access road, the large meadow in front of the house continues right under the main living space, making the living pavilion into a kind of bridge structure spanning over the meadow grass, with the house touching the ground lightly on six steel columns. The raised floor level provides enhanced views as well as keeping the main living level well above the 3-4 feet of winter snow accumulation that is typical for the upper Methow Valley. To further emphasize the idea of lightness, the exposed wood structure of the living pavilion roof changes pitch along its length, so the roof warps upward at each end. The interior exposed wood beams appear like an unfolding fan as the roof pitch changes. The main interior bearing columns are steel with a tapered “V”-shape, recalling the lightness of a dancer. The house reflects the continuing FINNE investigation into the idea of crafted modernism, with cast bronze inserts at the front door, variegated laser-cut steel railing panels, a curvilinear cast-glass kitchen counter, waterjet-cut aluminum light fixtures, and many custom furniture pieces. The house interior has been designed to be completely integral with the exterior. The living pavilion contains more than twelve pieces of custom furniture and lighting, creating a totality of the designed environment that recalls the idea of Gesamtkunstverk, as seen in the work of Josef Hoffman and the Viennese Secessionist movement in the early 20th century. The house has been designed from the start as a sustainable structure, with 40% higher insulation values than required by code, radiant concrete slab heating, efficient natural ventilation, large amounts of natural lighting, water-conserving plumbing fixtures, and locally sourced materials. Windows have high-performance LowE insulated glazing and are equipped with concealed shades. A radiant hydronic heat system with exposed concrete floors allows lower operating temperatures and higher occupant comfort levels. The concrete slabs conserve heat and provide great warmth and comfort for the feet. Deep roof overhangs, built-in shades and high operating clerestory windows are used to reduce heat gain in summer months. During the winter, the lower sun angle is able to penetrate into living spaces and passively warm the exposed concrete floor. Low VOC paints and stains have been used throughout the house. The high level of craft evident in the house reflects another key principle of sustainable design: build it well and make it last for many years! Photo by Benjamin Benschneider

Bamboo House Construction We have harnessed the strength and flexibility of bamboo to create this unique and beautiful bamboo house. From selecting high-quality bamboo to the meticulous construction process, every step in building this bamboo house has been carried out by Ngoc Duong Bamboo with care and dedication.

Building a Bamboo Bar Counter The Bamboo Bar Counter is not just a place for serving drinks but also the center of attention and admiration. By combining craftsmanship and finesse in design, we have created a unique bamboo bar counter, contributing to the creation of an impressive and distinctive space for the Vườn Ẩm Thực Restaurant.

David Duncan Livingston
Cottage painted wood floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in San Francisco with white walls

Don Schulte Photography http://notablegreetings.blogspot.com

Erika Bierman Photography www.erikabiermanphotography.com
Example of a classic eat-in kitchen design in Los Angeles with gray cabinets

Vertical supports keep crops like tomatoes, cucumbers, pole beans, and some squashes off the ground as well as provide visual interest. Cathy Edger, Edger Landscape Design

This NYC Flower box for a townhouse window ledge with mixed annuals by NY Plantings Garden Designers cost about $400.00 delivered with plantings. high quality custom planters built in any style or NY Plantings Garden company can use your existing flower boxes or planter boxes.

Small trendy courtyard patio container garden photo in Denver

Saturday June 27, 4:00 to 5:30pm | Manhattan Pool Farm by David Seiter of Future Green Studio High above Midtown Manhattan, this transformed rooftop pool is now a farm-to-table restaurant, the Press Lounge, offering guests a dazzling view of the New York City skyline. From the 19th floor of Ink Hotel, a beautifully designed edible garden is meticulously cared for to create seasonal food and drink options from ingredients grown onsite. Utilizing themes of material reuse and urban infill, this custom design and fabricated system of wood terraced planters transforms an underutilized rooftop pool into a dynamic private dining experience. The project is inspired by the structure of a sushi mat- with flexibility in one direction and rigidity in the other, the mat rolls fluidly from deck to bench to planter to wall. In an effort to make the project sustainable and cost effective, ipe wood decking was salvaged from a recent renovation and repurposed. The planting palette was selected in consultation with the restaurant’s chef, professional forager and a rooftop farmer in order to orchestrate the edible garden with unique seasonal food and drink menus. A small slice of paradise has been found in Hell’s Kitchen. Photo by K•Taro Hashimura