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Archives for February 2014
The Formula Behind Every Perfect Pop Song
February 7, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Video – Social Network
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Backyard Dreaming: 13 Ideas to Spark Your Imagination
February 6, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Transform your yard or patio this spring by turning your thoughts to outdoor flights of fancy now
Winter, at least for those in chilly climates, is a time when the garden lies dormant … which also means it’s the perfect time to sit in the cozy house and plan. Would you like to add edibles, a water feature, a flower garden, a new deck or an entire series of outdoor rooms? Take some time dreaming up a new garden plan this winter, steaming mug of tea in hand, and you’ll be ready to go when spring arrives.
11 Ways to Update Your Kitchen Without a Sledgehammer
February 5, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Give your kitchen a new look without a full renovation, with these less involved improvements
OK, so you have a perfectly good kitchen. The layout works; the cabinetry is solid; but it just needs a little uplift. There are plenty of relatively minor changes you can make that don’t involve restructuring your life and house. Here are a few.
1. Repaint your cabinets. A fresh coat of paint can transform a kitchen from dark and dingy to light and airy. If you are a few years away from that big kitchen reno, this is a great time to have some fun with color.
Automated Musical Instruments
February 4, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Musical instrument makers have always been fascinated by pushing the boundaries of their craft, and several creative individuals have created automated musical instruments that play without the need of a human performer.
Belgian composer, performer, and instrument maker Godfried-Willem Raes has invented a huge number of bizarre and offbeat instruments during his career. Many of them are unusual instrument/robot hybrids capable of being controlled by computers.
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Secret Garden House: Private Courtyard
February 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Fusing modern function and aesthetics with traditional Korean style, this stunning residence in Gangnam features a vast interior courtyard partially covered by a cantilevered roof. The secret garden feel satisfies the needs of an owner who wanted fresh air and an open feel while maintaining privacy, making use of land reclaimed from a demolished structure. Meandering through the home is like getting lost on a wooded path, with interior spaces leading to the outside and back again.
Ga on Jai Jouse by Iroje KHM Architects was built about twenty years ago for a housing expo in the city, and incorporates four traditional Korean architectural elements: the use of ‘ru’ pillars, the ‘madang’ inner court, the ‘cheoma’ cantilevered roof and the ‘doldam’ stone masonry wall.
The pillars raise part of that cantilevered black roof to provide scenic views of the mountains without sacrificing the sense of disconnectedness from the outside world. Both the interior and exterior spaces of the home are arranged on various levels, including half-levels, creating rooftop gardens and tucked-away spaces.
Each of the interior rooms has direct access to the outside, whether through terraces or glass walls that open to the air. Connection to the garden and all of its greenery is always maintained and emphasized. White stucco, exposed concrete and black steel provide a neutral palette against which the rich greens, pinks and purples of the garden can bloom.
Read more: http://dornob.com/modern-secret-garden-house-features-vast-private-courtyard/#ixzz2rcSuJeqz
