Play hard, then rest hard. That's the motto of this family whose home provides thoughtful places of activity and quiet. But it wasn't always this way for this little "house in the hollow" in Laguna Beach. Nestled down into a small, unusually shaped site, it was dark, choppy, and lacking the kinds of space a young power-couple needs to raise their precocious girls.

Connoisseurs would call it brutalist. For being a work where concrete is one of the main raw materials. For creating simple forms and for its functionality, as practicality is one of the characteristics of brutalism. We have chosen to call it a block house. You only have to look at its appearance to know that it is a house with a different appearance, simple on the outside and, who knows, with a surprise on the inside.

The modern luxury beach house is located on a beautiful stretch of coastline in Costa Rica, with panoramic views of the ocean from every room. And it's a true oasis of relaxation and luxury. The exterior of the house is clad in sleek, modern materials such as concrete and glass, which reflect the natural surroundings and allow for maximum natural light to enter the interior. The clean lines of the architecture are accented by tropical modern materials, which add warmth and texture to the design.

Exchanges between sculpture and architecture are always challenging and productive. The Berned House in Madrid, property of the sculptor Arturo Berned and designed by himself and his near collaborator the architect Ignacio Rejano, confirms this assumption.

The LIT Lighting Design Awards is now accepting submissions for its annual event, recognizing and celebrating the best in lighting design from around the world.

Currently under construction, the Chengdu Science Fiction Museum will be the main venue of the 81st annual World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) and Hugo Awards later this year.

The project is a projection of the ambitious requirements of Syrian youth in various fields of work, by securing a business climate. It is a non-governmental entity related to the business sector in Syria and works to network with all parties that in turn provide good opportunities at various levels (in the field of engineering, medicine, economics, pharmacy ,etc..)

There are so many curtain options available on the market today, from blackout curtains to sheer curtains, it can be overwhelming to decide which one is best for your home.