Architecture, Construction

Along the river De Rotte in Rotterdam stands a wooden church from 1930. The church was not in function anymore and was used as a garage for fixing and selling cars. The church was totally coverd with metal plates and looked like a hangar. At the moment of the pitch, the building was in decline. Architecture office Ruud Visser in callaboration with Peter Boer, designed a 'house in the church' for a family with two children.

With a volume of 3000 cube, ...

London based Platform 5 Architects have designed a Shoffice.

Shoffice (shed + office) is a garden pavilion containing a small office alongside garden storage space. Located to the rear of a 1950's terraced house in St John’s Wood, the brief required the shoffice to be conceived of as a sculptural organically object that flowed into the garden space.

The glazed office space nestles into an extruded timber elliptical shell, reminiscent ...

In the construction industry, newtechnology and other developments are implemented on a regular basis.These new trends are eager to swoop in and make the building processmore efficient and cost effective. Many times commercial constructionowners perceive themselves to be exempt from the changes and feelthey only apply in the residential construction field. This is falseas there are many benefits for owners from all aspects ofconstruction to adapt to the industry.

A new piece of equipment ...

When working at a construction site it is important to be aware of a few safety precautions as you work.

While there are many dangerous tools you may be handling around the site, lasers are some of the most intense and should be taken seriously when used.

This will ensure your safety and the safety of those around you.

Here are a few tips to keep in mind next time you use a laser to prevent injury.

1. Never intentionally ...

Imagine a place… where your spirit can fly and the windows are 360° wide. A place where you can work, relax and share life with your friends. Imagine the endless possibilities of thrilling spaces and exceptional panoramas; a treasure of unique moments. An exclusive mobile loft, an extraordinary living space.

Attractive and convenient for temporary or everyday lifestyle. Futuristic architecture, space enough for air and light, individual design ...

From malls to banks, commercial construction firms work on a wide range of projects. If you are a developer, entrepreneur or businessperson who is looking to construct a commercial property, you want to make sure that you find a qualified commercial construction firm for your project.

When you’re looking for a commercial construction firm, you are most likely looking for two things - value and competency. You want a qualified construction firm that can finish your project at a competitive ...