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Vernacular Architecture

Vernacular is derived from Latin word vernaculus, which means “domestic, native, and indigenous”. In architecture it means a building that is origin of a specific time or place; it has not been inspired, copied or imported from anywhere. This practice is mostly used for residential buildings.

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The Fabric Showroom

In my mind, this was a shop versus showcase approach. Fabric shops tend to be floral, cluttered and noisy places, where refinement and class take a backseat to lace doilies.  This is not a trope, I have unwillingly been to several and they are all quite similar. Thus when opportunity strikes,

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Arches

Arches have been significant throughout history with their ability to hold tension in the structures as well as providing beauty to the building. They have been dated as far back as 200 A.D and there on wards have been used throughout different times and eras. From wood to stone, arches have graced

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In-Direct Lighting

For each one of us Light has a different effect and holds a completely different meaning, while some prefer big sources of light around them some prefer it mellow. To some sun is the best source to have light and for some staying behind the curtains is. But we all need light like a necessity and wit

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Fireplaces that are Really on Fire

Gone are the days when pits of fire were created to heat up our homes, our food and…ourselves. Now with central heating, global warming and insulation the need for actual fire to heat up the indoors has reduced. Fireplaces have shed their unglamorous past involving soot, smoke and wood chips, to b

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