The concept of aesthetic grass plays an integral part in modern landscaping. Stipped grasses or well-maintained lawns blend beauty, functionality, and environmental consciousness. Grass, in its various forms, including natural and artificial turf, contributes significantly to the overall aesthetics of outdoor spaces. From the lush green carpets of lawns to the low maintenance convenience of artificial grass, the choices are diverse and...
The long, cold months could be dreadful without a promise of warmth. Many families rely on different tools- the wood-burning stove is one of the reliable options. However, the challenge most users face is optimizing the distribution of warmth throughout their homes. It's not about keeping the vent door open or closed. The solution lies in understanding how to duct heat from a wood-burning stove, which enhances efficiency while ensuring every...
We've arrived at the greatest residences in Houston, and what follows is possibly the ultimate form of permitted voyeurism. Not every item on this list is worth a million dollars. Some are occupied; others are for sale; together, they provide a remarkable collage of this huge city of differences we call home. Menil House John and Dominique de Menil bought several acres of property on San Felipe Rd. in the late 1940s. They despised the country...
This week, a remodeled River Oaks estate appeared to have been snatched from the pages of a popular magazine and brought to market. And it is ready for someone to move in. The property, which is tucked away on a half-acre corner site near the junction of Kirby and Del Monte streets, has six bedrooms, five toilets, and two half showers for a chilling $4.45 million. Is it a high-end residence? Yes, indeed. It was built in 1930 by The Russell Brown...
This home makes it easy to forget you're only a few minutes from downtown Houston. Go through the bright red door, across the well-kept yard, and advance past the enormous glass entry. In reality, architect Benjamin Notzon believed that when guests and occupants of this property saw the horizontal stone constructions that he apparently built at 90-degree angles on one another to create this contemporary masterpiece, they would be taken to the...
With the popularity of luxury living on the rise, more buyers are seeking large windows, big living spaces, and the most magnificent vistas. Fortunately, the Houston property market is filled with properties for the flamboyant kind who enjoys lavish facilities and entertaining their lively visitors. Nothing surpasses the exhilaration of gazing over a magnificent space, whether you're looking for a new location to call home or searching at...
OMA, a New York-based design firm, is transforming this historical post office in Houston into an art and music facility. The new facility is billed as "one of the world's largest rooftop playgrounds and gardens." The firm intends to transform the city's disused Post Office at 401 Franklin Street into a blended cultural venue. The new complex, known as POST, will include cultural venues, entertainment areas, creative workstations, eateries, and...
Houston may be the best city where you’d want to build your dream home. Homeowners who do not want to settle for a cookie-cutter model of their future home have a variety of builders to choose from. Fewer rules and more open space have allowed Houston to retain its affordability in the face of rising national housing prices. From luxury architects to eco-friendly home kits, Houston has a framework to design and build a dream home for almost...
Adjaye Associates is designing an outdoor amphitheater for Rice University's woodland location in Houston, Texas. The three-story structure, which is set to open in 2023, will substitute the university's current student hub. Adjaye Associates' plan, which includes a striking rooftop theater, is expected to become the new core of the 121-hectare site. The new building will coexist with a multicultural center that promotes student diversity and...
Several honors were bestowed upon Houston's Midtown neighborhood in June of this year. The community was recognized by two organizations: the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Americas and World Landscape Architecture (WLA). The awards were given by the two organizations in recognition of the community's innovative design. In the "Built Urban" category of the 2021 WLA Professional Awards, the neighborhood got a commendation award. Its Midtown Park was...
