PRESENTATIONS

Transforming the front-yard of an apartment building into an ideal garden

Opsis architects have redesigned the lot of an apartment building in Athens.

Rita Plakia: international distinction InterArtia 2012

Rita Plakia04a

Rita Plakia, creator from Greece, was awarded the second prize at the International Competition, category Visual Art, organized by the International Art Society in 2012 "InterArtia 2012".

An organic faucet by Zaha Hadid

DESIGN

modern faucets

Avilion Triflow Taps

Design: Zaha Hadid

Material: Chrome plated brass

Finish: chrome, mirror image finish

As Good As New Pop-up shop in SPRMRKT by i29

INTERIOR DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

As Good As New

On 20th September 2012 the first batch of brand new second hand furniture is presented in a pop-up　shop during a festive launch party. For this occasion, i29 interior architects designed an installation to present the new AsGoodAsNew furniture label.

Illustrating the walls of a special school

ART

kids wall

A group of students from the Athens School of Fine Arts have illustrated voluntarily the walls of a school for children with autism.

Should I hang curtains only on patio doors or along the entire wall?

My parents’ house is old styled and the living room is 6m X 3m and height 3m. The patio door is 1.35 m wide. The home furnishings are 25 year old. There is a double rail curtain track behind the crown molding 3m long. Could I hang window treatment that extends the full length of the wall instead of...

What curtains to choose if the doors are hung next to each other?

I want to buy curtains for my open plan living room kitchen but I have no idea what to choose. The balcony doors are next to each other. The living room features a variety of color, including black and blue cushion sofa and armchairs, and red cushions. Black and gray furniture, white walls complete the...

What flooring to install in a gym?

“What is the most suitable type of flooring for a gym?”

Should I install grass pavers on the outer garage ramp floor?

According to your experience is it a good solution to install grass pavers on the outer garage ramp floor? We prefer planting grass than installing concrete floor on the yard. However we do not know their resistance and the care that they might need. Would the grass maintain its look? How could I water...