Home sweet home.
Today, Portuguese architect Eduardo Souto de Moura was named as the winner of the 2011 Pritzker Architecture Prize. Founded in 1979 by the late Jay A. Pritzker and his wife, Cindy, the Pritzker Architecture Prize recognizes a living architect whose work embodies the talent, commitment, and vision needed to consistently improve the built environment. The laureate receives a $100,000 grant and a Read more
Tour Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux's new rental in Beverly Hills. Go peeking in all the designer windows at Legends in Los Angeles. Time to primp up your patio! All these outdoor furniture finds are $200 or less. See why celebrities love to live in this architect's homes. Try these 6 helpful tips for starting a succulent terrarium. We styled these 13 Ikea pillows with a DIY block Read more
When the clock hand graces 5 p.m. today, we'll be headed to the nearest pub to down a pint of green beer, but until then, let's celebrate St. Patrick's Day the CasaSugar way: by celebrating some of the hottest interior designers and architects from a little European island called Ireland. From Kilkenny to Dublin and beyond, the Irish have proven they have a knack for interiors. Come along and Read more
In his recent article in the Wall Street Journal, designer Vincente Wolf offered some beautiful inspiration and tips on how to give your home a taste of Thai aesthetic. By looking at the amazing home of Jim Thompson, an expat architect who revamped the Thai silk industry, Vincente offers practical advice on how to bring this calming and rich vibe to your home. "Play with height." Vincente says Read more
Though CBS cut some shows from its schedule, the network is lining up its new series to fill up its schedule. Check out the details below to get up to speed on the brand-new shows you'll be seeing on CBS this Fall. COMEDIES Friend Me: This comedy stars Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Nicholas Braun as best friends who move to LA to work at Groupon and struggle to be social when one would rather Read more
The time has finally arrived: the James Beard Awards, or the Oscars of the food world, have just been announced. After months of suspense following the announcement of this year's semifinalists and subsequent finalists, the results were announced at a star-studded gala in New York's Lincoln Center, where a smattering of top talent from Grant Achatz to Top Chef winner Paul Qui walked home with Read more
We love a baby boy's room that's modern, soothing, and, unexpectedly, yellow and gray. Baby Giacomo's nursery, with its chevron-painted wall, stands out from the crowd. The space is filled with thoughtful details and plenty of one-of-a-kind DIY projects, courtesy of creative mom Nadia of Mamemimany. The former architect even created the chevron wall pattern using AutoCAD software, and her husband Read more
What do you do when you want to build your dream home but can't bear to tear up the natural landscape? You find an architect who can help you create that home while maintaining the natural look of the property. That's exactly what Feldman Architecture's clients took into consideration with the design of House Ocho, a modern 3,000-square-foot home situated in central California's Santa Lucia Read more
Here's a post from OnSugar blog House of Anais: Would you be staying in this balancing barn knowing that half of the house is hanging without visible support? Although the drop is small rather than hundreds of feet over a canyon, I still find the idea a bit scary. The house itself is special for sure. Designed by Dutch architect Winy Maas, it is built hanging, like many houses in The Netherlands, Read more
Maybe it's my love of Downton Abbey and numerous other historical costume dramas talking, but I feel as if I'm going back in time when I take a peek at Russian-born fashion mogul Leon Max's English Baroque home, featured in the current issue of Architectural Digest. In the article, Max notes that "the English countryside is one of the most agreeable places in which to put down roots. Guys on Wall Read more
