Matcha Green Everywhere

A Fresh and Coulorful Character

Matcha, a Japanese green tea that’s in powder form and is whisked into hot water or milk, is becoming a trendy new staple in pretty much any coffee shop you go to.

And it’s not just for drinks. Trendy hotspots in New York City like Victory Garden, Juice Generation, and Lafayette love adding matcha to desserts, brunch menus and macarons.

An expressive green, that is attracting more and more attention in interior design and architecture.

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Striking Historical Building Renovation In Portugal

The Three Cusps Chalet Architecture

The Three Cusps Chalet charmingly renovated by Tiago do Vale Architects is a clear example of the Brazilian influence over Portuguese architecture during the 19th century. Sitting at the heart of both the Roman and medieval walls of Braga, a stone’s throw away from Braga’s Cathedral (one of the most historically significant of the Iberian Peninsula) this is a particularly sunny building with two fronts, one facing the street at West and another one, facing a delightful, qualified block interior plaza at East, enjoying natural light all day long.
The design team took as their mission the recovery of the building’s identity, which had been lost in 120 years of small unqualified interventions. The intention was to clarify the building’s spaces and functions while simultaneously making it fit for today’s way of living.

Fitting with the strategy of maximizing light and the explicitness of the spaces, the material and finish choices used in this project were intentionally limited. White color was used for the walls, ceilings and carpentry due to its spacial qualities and lightness. Wood in its natural color is used for the hardwood floors and clothing room due to its warmth and comfort.



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Awesome Family House That Brings Outdoors Inside

Expanding an existing home to meet the growing needs of a young family, this Awesome Family House That Brings Outdoors Inside turns to the tried and tested method of blurring the lines between the interior and the inviting backyard.

This is a home design trend that is on the up and up, with most homeowners wanting an extension that acts as a transition zone between the existing main structure and the open courtyard or patio.

The extensive use of glass doors for the new addition means that the parents can always keep an eye on the kids from almost every room in the house and even when they are out on the deck. Functionality and comfort are the two key aspects that defined the transformation, with form taking a backseat at times.

The wooden deck outside visually becomes a part of the living room and kitchen and adds textural contrast along with a stone fireplace that sits next to the glossy, all-white contemporary kitchen. A household that is pragmatic and cozy to its core!

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