Bath Shower Home Design

From a crowd- funded smart shovel to a why-didn’t-someone-do-this-sooner scheme for managing traffic in public restroom s, these ideas are noteworthy for creative problem -solving. Here are some of the most intriguing innovations the BD+C community has brought to our attention this year.   1. TRUSS SYSTEM UNDERGIRDS MONUMENTAL STAIR Structure becomes art at a Massachusetts college library To invite exploration of its new academic library, Salem (Mass.) State University selected a light-filled and airy design. The site and program called for deep floor plates , so the Building Team devised a dramatic open staircase as a central feature to help break up the density. The engineering solution consists of a truss that supports the whole stair, with each step created from a triangular box beam that hangs off the truss. Stairs are stringer-free and accented with eye- catching red paint . Glass panels protect users while showcasing the design. The prominent feature is also visible from...

SMART phones, smart tellies, there’s even a virtual assistant that will feed the dog if you’re short of time. And not wishing to be left behind, it seems our homes are also becoming smarter by the minute. Take this stunner in Deighton which boasts a fully integrated multimedia and telephone system which can supply TV, music, all your pictures and telephone to any room in the house. The theme continues further with central heating and hot water which is also digitally controlled . But that doesn’t mean the basics have been forgotten. Gable House is impeccably appointed and has recently benefitted from a substantial renovation programme . That said, not everything can be improved by modern technology, as the architect realised when he designed this place, which is why the Dutch gabling at Gable House could have been built in Amsterdam at any time over the last 400 years. This English version is a large, purpose built six bedroom family home of approximately 4,500 sq ft. Entered...

Further Information St Leonard's Place is Yorkshire's Regency gem – an imposing, grade II* listed crescent of national architectural importance . Once a prestigious address for York's well-born and influential, this meticulous restoration will return these magnificent properties back to their former glory. Located in York's beautiful cultural heart , St Leonard's Place is entwined in a rich tapestry of history. Inspired by its position, heritage and bearing, and respecting the vision of its original creators, the ambition of the development is exceptionally high . The quality of design and execution will certainly surpass anything yet seen in the Region. The opportunity to own such a prestigious residence, in this treasured area, is simply unique. St Leonard's Place will provide 40 unique private homes in one of the country's finest Regency crescents . As the pinnacle of city-centre living, it will elevate York's residential offering to an unprecedente...