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Why Some Rooms Feel Right the Moment You Walk In
By Fabina Sherin · 3 weeks ago
Have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt at ease, without quite knowing why? Nothing dramatic stands out, yet the space feels balanced, comfortable, and welcoming. This quiet sense of “rightness” is not ...
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Trends and Their Impact on Nigeria's Real Estate Market
By Daniel Yamah · 3 weeks ago
The main argument of this analysis is that increasing FDI, rapid urbanization with over 4% annual growth, and substantial housing demand are transforming Nigeria’s real estate sector and economy. These factors present both opportunities and ...
Smart Cities and Digital Infrastructure: Prospects for Real Estate Development in Nigeria
By Daniel Yamah · 4 weeks ago
Nigeria's cities are on the verge of a radical change where the fast-growing human population will be accompanied by technological development. It is projected that by 2050, urban areas will hold 70% of Nigeria's population, ...
Land Use Act and Its Influence on Real Estate Development Efficiency in Nigeria
By Daniel Yamah · 4 weeks ago
The real estate market in Nigeria remains under the influence of the Land Use Act of 1978, a law that redefined property rights and land management. The law's enactment involved the state government in the ...
The Line, Saudi Arabia: Engineering Paradigms and Sustainability Challenges in Linear Urbanism
By Daniel Yamah · 4 weeks ago
Urbanistic design practice of urban sprawl has a significantly negative impact on the environment, and in such a scenario, transportation systems played a big role, mostly, if not solely. The latter, in fact, are responsible ...
Eudeon: Architecting Symbiotic Urbanism Through Bio-Digital Integration
By Daniel Yamah · 4 weeks ago
Urban areas that the city of today occupies have encountered indescribable problems throughout their existence. Before facing the results of the increase in carbon in the atmosphere—which has already surpassed 420 ppm in the last ...
Stillness in Form: Zen Gardens, Antique Indian Doors, and the Poetry of Rustic Wood
By Era Chandok · 1 month ago
There is a quiet language spoken by spaces that are meant to soothe. It is found in shadow and curve, in weathered grain and softened edges, in moments where the home asks nothing more than ...
Bosco Verticale: A Paradigm for Climate-Responsive Urban Architecture in the Anthropocene
By Daniel Yamah · 1 month ago
The rapid escalation of the climate crisis alongside the urban sprawl has resulted in the adoption of architectural solutions that go beyond standard sustainability criteria. Vertical Forest, which is a residential project by Milanese office ...
Cabin Fever, Vintage Carved Biophilic Doors: A Quiet Luxury Statement
By Era Chandok · 1 month ago
Laid back luxury interiors where instead of glossy finishes and perfect symmetry, there is a growing appreciation for spaces that feel lived-in, grounded, and calm. What was once called “cabin fever” has taken on a ...
Impact of Inflation and Interest Rate Volatility on Housing Affordability in Nigeria
By Daniel Yamah · 1 month ago
Nigeria's housing industry is going through a major transformation. The situation has developed to the point where the rising inflation and subsequently increasing interest rates have collectively pushed families of middle- and lower-income categories out ...
Urban Housing Deficit and the Effectiveness of Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Nigeria
By Daniel Yamah · 1 month ago
The principal research question is whether Nigeria's public-private partnership (PPP) housing projects are alleviating the national housing shortage. The ICRC Framework and state-level PPP housing schemes, which started in 2010, have not attracted enough private ...
Curating the Transformative Entry: A Layered Narrative
By Era Chandok · 1 month ago
The entryway is where we choreograph first impressions and daily rituals—it demands pieces that speak to each other while establishing spatial intention. I recently completed an entry sequence that demonstrates how antique carved elements can ...
The Architectural Presence of Sculptural Antique Armoires
By Era Chandok · 1 month ago
As designers, we're constantly seeking pieces that function as spatial anchors—furniture that commands a room without overwhelming it. Antique carved armoires, particularly those with deliberate patina and metalwork detailing, offer exactly this calibrated drama.
I ...
Why London Still Loves the Chesterfield
By Climax Furniture · 1 month ago
Living in London means getting creative with your home. Between compact layouts and ever-evolving design tastes, finding the right furniture can feel like a puzzle. The Chesterfield Sofa might seem too traditional or bulky at ...
Artisan Edit: The Timeless Allure of Vintage Carved Furniture
By Era Chandok · 2 months ago
Vintage carved furniture carries a soul that modern, mass-produced pieces simply can't replicate. Each groove, motif, and textured surface tells a story—of the artisan who crafted it, the cultural influences of the era, and the ...
A World Through Doors: Antique, French, Spanish, and Colonial-Influenced Indian Designs
By Era Chandok · 2 months ago
Doors are more than architectural necessities—they are storytellers. Across cultures, the artistry of doormaking reflects history, craftsmanship, and identity. Antique doors, French and Spanish styles, and the unique colonial influences on Indian carved doors each ...
Bringing Nature Indoors: Feature Walls and Artisan Doors as Healing Elements
By Era Chandok · 2 months ago
In modern interior design, the movement toward biophilic spaces—those that intentionally connect people with nature—continues to grow. Among the most compelling expressions of this trend are feature walls, Tree of Life carved doors, artisan-carved entryways, ...
Planning Advice in Essex: What You Need to Know Before You Apply
By Richard Khamar · 2 months ago
Getting planning permission is a crucial legal requirement in any building project and most renovation projects. The purpose of planning permission in Essex is to ensure that the needs of the project owner are balanced ...
Homes for Sale in Cornersville, TN: Why Finding Treasure is so Much Fun!
By Andrew Romines · 2 months ago
Why is digging around the internet to find a home so much fun? It’s because you uncover Middle Tennessee treasures like Cornersville. Originally settled in 1807, Cornersville was originally plotted and surveyed as “Marathon” in ...
Choosing the Right HVAC for Your Florida Home: A Guide to Beat the Heat and Humidity
By Tina Wells · 1 month ago
Florida's unique climate—defined by blazing heat, relentless humidity, and the corrosive effects of salt air—places immense stress on home heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Choosing the right system is not just about staying ...