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We are excited to announce our newly designed website at Savelocalnow.com with better user interface ! Our website's fresh new look, user-friendly navigation, mobile friendly and search functionality are some of the features you will enjoy. One of our main goals was to build a simple to navigate site and allow users to share latest happenings and business profile in their social networks. The new design allows the users to quickly find the products and services they are looking for in their U.S. cities, thanks to its new feed structure. Now go more local, shop local and keep saving money with us.

We are excited to announce our newly designed website at Savelocalnow.com with better user interface ! Our website's fresh new look, user-friendly navigation, mobile friendly and search functionality are some of the features you will enjoy. One of our main goals was to build a simple to navigate site and allow users to share latest happenings and business profile in their social networks. The new design allows the users to quickly find the products and services they are looking for in their U.S. cities, thanks to its new feed structure. Now go more local, shop local and keep saving money with us.

Why are more and more old buildings being complimented by modern structures in close proximity? When should one design contextually? Are there any set tenets? Read about Ar. Zaha Hadid's new steel structure at the Oxford University building and leave us your views...

This apartment is located in the ski resort apartment interior Menuires ski resort is small in Menuires, France, which is equipped with a curved wall with built -in storage and Cabin platform beds for kids. It's in 1960s building, it offers three orientations that are not utilized by the original building. to increase the living space without modifying the surface of a structural element or support, to make 2 bathrooms instead of one, to maintain the same amount of cabin platform beds for kids, which says 8 beds to 55 square meters. Designs that maximize the use of space, not to try and make the furniture into the flat, but flat to the furniture. Large wooden curve across the entire flat surface. This piece of furniture is included in the different thickness of its necessary facilities; storage space, the unit was superimposed, reading corner, kitchen and bathroom (back to back). It is part of the furniture itself that the structure of space . A curtain device allows for greater privacy around the unit to sleep in cabin platform beds for kids. Around it gathered all the basic functions of the house allows for a great free space on windows that offer panoramic views of the mountains. read more at contemporist

BluEntCAD uses Revit software to design, develop, draft and 3D model for all types of architectural, structural and MEP projects.

Based on their core purpose - residential or commercial or both, building design demands sensitivity clubbed with pragmatic approach; besides the number game, which is the crux of any estate. A skillful approach to this genre is exhibited by Park Associati architects from Milan in the design of a residential cum commercial building in a hilly wooded area in Azzate, (VA), Italy.

The Haussmannian masterpiece - Les Bains in Paris - is a building design that is firmly stamped by its heritage, whilst it captures the zeitgeist of 21st century Paris. Check it out here...

Jaisim Project - How important is it to be contextual in architecture? Ar. Jaisim's ongoing project is one such embodiment that calls for holistic perception of the structure per se. Read here and comment...

A composition of exposed structure, bare materials, focal elements and natural light - this office by SJK Architects for Synergy Lifestyles is all about honesty in design. Check it out here and leave us your views

Revering the abundant landscape that #LakeGarda offers, the Vision Hotel designed by Studio Apostoli beautifully integrates structure and function - empowering the natural surroundings to work their magic.

Through complex curvatures and seamless surfaces that give rise to a unique form, the Urban Loop by Amit Khanna Design Associates (AKDA) breaks away from utilitarian, unremarkable structures. Check it out here

Inspiration: Contemporary Design Methods in Architecture by Mark Mückenheim and Juliane Demel is a focused piece of writing specifically meant for academicians interested in teaching foundation or first year programs in design and architecture. Ar. Sameep Padora reviews the book…Click on the link to read more…

Respecting old-world architecture without compromising on contemporary needs, Gautam Desai Design flags off the BBlunt salon blueprint in Mumbai, India. Read on to know more about this multi-functional, inspiring and at places, quirky design...

The Cube is a design marvel with the lightness and versatility of an exhibition stand and the design complexity of a building; adapting to its various locales with minimal physical adjustments, whilst the original exterior and interior flavour of the structure is still intact...

Sound Cloud is a symphonic embodiment of music dedicated to Estonian musician par excellence, Avro Pärt. Read here and leave us your views on the surreal structure and its tranquil environs…

Skyward Inc Architects' concrete structure features Vastu principles along with modern aesthetics

FGR Architects employ a layered approach to design a rectangular home predominantly using concrete, glass, and wood; its structure resembles origami folds, heightening intrigue, endorsing materiality, and affecting an experiential environment.

Did the Aston Martin in the recent Skyfall pique your curiosity about a technologically driven future? Well, a structure on the moon will definitely blow you then! Click the link to read more...