The Centaurus Complex, Islamabad Pakistan

By Long Nguyen   The Centaurus is a multinational constructional project which is purely a compact version of interior design and interactive architecture. This is a huge project based on a large territorial area up to seven acres lies in the center of the federal capital of Pakistan. Atkins Architectures construct this skyline complex who is involved in the constructional work of Burj Al Arab in Dubai and world trade center in Bahrain.  The Pak Gulf Construction private limited was the main stakeholders in this mega construction who have shared in both Pakistan and KSA and universally known asreputable builders. The very interactive part...

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New Port Theatre, Corona Del Mar

By Tina Thongsarn If you find yourself tired of Netflix but not too keen on the local gigantic cineplex, perhaps you are in need of an entirely different movie watching experience. Consider the beautifully restored Port Theater in off Coast Highway in Corona del Mar, CA. Rich historical significance? Check. Equal parts new and old? Check. Cushy leather seats and bar? Check and check!   The Port first opened in 1951. The theater served its early days as a Landmark Theater, offering the locals a healthy dose of art house cinema, foreign films, and even doubling as a church on Sundays. Lassie even paid a visit when...

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Trader Sam’s Tikki Bar

By Tatyana Saba My boyfriend and I became regular guests at the Tikki bar lounge. It is located at the Disneyland hotel resort right next to downtown Disney. He and I both fell in love the decorative themed choices in the adornments used interior and exterior. Little did I know that the Tikki bar has had a face lift in 2011…no wonder it’s so inviting! Every time we go, there is always a crowd we have to fight for a seating area, it’s that popular!   The people that were in charge of decorating the bar are the Disneyland designers themselves! The whole theme the designers were working towards accomplishing was the characters, and...

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RA SUSHI, CHINO HILLS

By Mila Peterson The design used for one of the newest sushi bars in the Chino Hills area, uses color, lines and materials to bring a modern, clean, sophisticated and warm ambience to the restaurant. From the exterior to the interior, from the architectural look to the textures used in details, the restaurant designers have accomplished a work well done when it comes to aesthetics and the well-thought use of materials. Without a doubt, the entrance of this restaurant gives you an idea of the design you might expect when walking in. The straight lines and very clean structure are some of the first things you might notice when looking...

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Silver Lake's Library Branch

By Hong Hoa Nguyen The library is located at Silver Lake in Los Angeles, California. The building was built about 5-10 years ago with eco friendly materials and new technologies. It is easy and convenient for people to use and feel comfortable with it. Out side the entry of the library, there were many trees and plants which created more fresh air and provide enough shades for people from the sun's exposure. Chairs and table were provided for people to sit, communicate, and rest. The front wall of the building looked very strong with stone surface.   Inside the building,...

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