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Associated Press
a day ago
- Business
- Associated Press
dion seminara architecture Offers Partial Architectural Services and Flexible Design Packages for Queensland Homeowners
dion seminara architecture offers flexible entry-point services and tiered design packages to guide Brisbane homeowners at every stage of their project. 'Not every project starts the same way. Our partial services are about offering the right help at the right time.'— Dion Seminara BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, June 28, 2025 / / -- dion seminara architecture is proud to announce its flexible partial service offerings for clients seeking targeted, expert guidance at any stage of their home design journey. With a suite of tailored options, including Pre-Purchase Design Advice, Floor Plan Audit & Review Service, and the Home Design Advisory Service, the firm is making high-quality architectural insight more accessible than ever. 'These services meet clients where they are,' said Dion Seminara, Director and Registered Architect. 'Not every project starts the same way. Our partial services are about offering the right help at the right time.' The Pre-Purchase Design Advice service helps buyers make informed property decisions before committing to a purchase. The Floor Plan Audit & Review Service provides architectural feedback on plans, identifying opportunities, constraints, and improvements. The Home Advisory Service supports homeowners considering renovation, helping them assess design potential, lifestyle fit, and compliance issues. In addition to these flexible services, dion seminara architecture offers tiered design packages to suit a range of project scopes and client needs: • Silver Package – Masterplan Concept Service: Includes site sketches and high-level design concepts to explore feasibility and layout possibilities. • Gold Package – Detailed Design Development: Builds upon the Silver Package with more refined plans, design documentation, and 3D visuals. • Platinum Package – Full-Service Architecture: Provides end-to-end project delivery, including documentation, approvals, contract administration, and site support. Each package can be customised with optional inclusions such as interior design, landscape design, sustainability consulting, and project management. 'These options give our clients flexibility without sacrificing quality,' said Dion. 'Whether they need a second opinion on a floor plan or a fully integrated home design, we have the expertise and structure to support them.' dion seminara architecture has over 30 years of experience delivering residential architecture across Brisbane and Southeast Queensland. The firm is known for its client-centred, architect-led approach that prioritises lifestyle, clarity, and long-term value. Dion Seminara dion seminara architecture +61 7 3899 9450 [email protected] Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
CBS News
16-06-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Boston business re-imagining home design with custom window and door design center
Sponsored by Marvin. When it comes to re-imagining home design, one place is customizing the homeowner experience unlike any other. Host Rachel Holt heads to Boston's Seaport to visit Marvin at 7 Tide, a one-of-a-kind window and door brand center offering the latest styles, technology and expertise to help optimize any project.
Arab News
31-05-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Majid Al-Futtaim brings Italian furniture brand Poltrona Frau to KSA
Majid Al-Futtaim, a shopping malls, communities, retail, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia, has announced the opening of Poltrona Frau's first standalone store in Saudi Arabia at Centria Mall in Riyadh, marking a key milestone in the brand's regional growth. The store marks Poltrona Frau's third location in the GCC and part of Majid Al-Futtaim's broader strategy to expand its premium home offering across the Middle East. Located on the first floor of Centria Mall, Riyadh's premier destination for luxury and international fashion, the new 320-square-meter store offers curated lifestyle settings and a dedicated material library, which offers clients a hands-on opportunity to customize their interiors with an haute couture approach. Inspired by the warmth and intimacy of a contemporary home, the space was designed by multidisciplinary studio AMDL CIRCLE under the direction of architect Michele De Lucchi, and features layered textures, warm tones, and artisan-crafted details. Fahed Ghanim, CEO of Majid Al-Futtaim Lifestyle, said: 'Saudi Arabia is a key growth market for Majid Al-Futtaim and Poltrona Frau, as demand for premium, design-led living continues to rise. This opening builds on the brand's strong momentum following the world's first mall-based Poltrona Frau store at Mall of the Emirates and the launch of its localized e-commerce platform. It reflects our strategy to scale global brands across the region while delivering curated, high-quality omnichannel experiences.' Nicola Coropulis, CEO of Poltrona Frau, said: 'Following successful openings in Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and São Paulo, our presence in Riyadh strengthens our position in a region increasingly aligned with our values of timeless elegance and artisanal quality. In partnership with Majid Al-Futtaim, this flagship store in Saudi Arabia will support both our residential and contract business growth, enabling us to serve both private clients and large-scale projects across hospitality, corporate, and public spaces.' The new flagship store will feature Poltrona Frau's most celebrated icons, including the 1919 armchair, the Vanity XC armchair, the Archibald sofa, pieces from The Five Seasons Collection of 2025 and highlights from the 2024 Imagine Collection. The Blisscape Sofa by Ludovica Serafini + Roberto Palomba, will be unveiled for the first time regionally, following its debut at the Salone del Mobile and its direct arrival from the Milan flagship store. Also on display is the Mallorca Rug from Sahrai's Underwaterlife summer collection, alongside products from Ceccotti Collezioni, the Tuscan woodworking atelier acquired by Poltrona Frau in 2018. To mark the opening, a Poltrona Frau master artisan will demonstrate the brand's handcrafting techniques live in-store, providing a rare glimpse into the savoir-faire that has defined the brand for over a century. The activation echoes the values of L'Atelier dei Saperi, a recently launched initiative aimed at preserving and passing on artisanal skills through intergenerational mentorship. Poltrona Frau's entry into the Saudi market marks a strategic milestone in its regional expansion, reinforcing the brand's commitment to meeting the growing demand for timeless, design-led living across the GCC. In partnership with Majid Al-Futtaim, the brand is set for sustained growth as it continues to strengthen its presence in the region's most influential luxury destinations.
Forbes
25-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Forbes
High Turnkey Design In The Montana Pines Defines This $7.5 Million Modern Chalet
44 Elk Highlands Drive, completed in 2023, sits among the majestic pines standing guard over Whitefish Lake, Montana. What happens when a property's designer is also its owner? For starters, that property is created as a home, not an investment to be flipped, not one of many projects developed to meet clients' briefs. The result is instead a deeply personal manifestation of that designer's tastes, wants, needs, emotions. A space to love and to live in. Such is the case with Florida-based designer Lori Faison, who first visited Whitefish, Montana in the early '90s while on a cross-country tour with her husband and some friends. The area's 'charm, natural beauty and endless recreational opportunities left an indelible impression,' she says. Returning in 2017, Faison was again nudged by a feeling she just couldn't shake—that she and her husband should 'plant roots in this gorgeous spot.' The serene shores of Whitefish Lake can be reached in under 10 minutes by car from 44 Elk Highlands Drive. That spot is the Whitefish neighborhood surrounding pine-lined Elk Highlands Drive. During the pandemic, Faison worked with Sonja Burgard of National Parks Realty to find the ideal lot to build 44 Elk Highlands Drive. 'This is her baby,' says Burgard of the turnkey property, completed in 2023. 'And [Faison's vision] is so evident the moment you walk inside,' she adds, commenting that during showings, 'jaws are dropping… and the words 'serene' and 'calming' are overheard a lot.' Wrapped in cedar, corral board and Montana moss rock, this home's exterior exudes warmth—a first impression that makes it seem established and settled into, not the turnkey new build it is. 'My vision for this home was guided by both early homestead cabins of Montana's past and the newer, more modern vernacular that's becoming more prevalent in new builds,' Faison reflects. 'I wanted to honor both styles and partnered with Jill Lawrence of Montana Creative to create a design that had an intentional crossover of modern and traditional mountain architectural elements, with the aim of seamlessly blurring the line between each style and creating a modern-day chalet.' Douglas fir and European white pine warm the interiors, while floor-to-ceiling bi-fold doors invite the light year-round. Inside, 4,200 square feet (390 sqm) of living space flow effortlessly throughout an intentionally neutral palette and a natural yet sophisticated aesthetic—as if this home just rose up ready-made from the mountains. Floor-to-ceiling glass enfolds you in forest, sky and mountain views so vivid that you need to remind yourself they're not 3D photo murals but a pine-scented vignette of right here, right now. 'The design intention was to create a home with walls of windows for an abundance of natural light to stream in during the long Montana winters, and of course to capitalize on the beautiful view corridors,' says Faison. Warmth is maintained, she adds, by using wood like Douglas fir on the walls and reclaimed European white pine floors. A custom tunnel-style fireplace connects dining room to great room. Tactile material natural materials tempt you to give in to the pleasure of running a hand along a waney-edged timber table, the easy glide of buttery leather, the coziness of tweedy upholstery. The great room's custom-designed tunnel fireplace is shared with the dining room, adding comfort and atmosphere to both zones. A bi-fold door system opens wide from the indoor living spaces to a heated outdoor deck that seems to float amongst soaring pine trees. Downstairs, a games room is set up to shoot pool or hunker down with Texas hold 'em, and a bunk room for guests means hosting and entertaining is always relaxed and easy. If you know you know… the singular pleasure of a moonlit dip in an open-air hot tub on a cool evening with the forest as your neighbor. Whitefish, with 10,000 residents, has the charms of a small town with a not-to-be-underestimated sophistication as well. During the pandemic, celebrities took notice and visited or purchased homes, and in 2024 Chef Todd English, four-time James Beard Award winner and Aspen Food & Wine Classic pioneer, co-founded the Whitefish Food and Wine Festival, which celebrates the culinary scene in the Flathead Valley. Lovers of live music will want to catch the Under The Big Sky Festival at Big Mountain in July set on a 350-acre ranch over three days with Tyler Childers, Mumford & Sons and The Red Clay Strays headlining. 44 Elk Highlands Drive is listed at $7,500,000 and represented by Sonja Burgard of National Parks Realty, a member of Forbes Global Properties—the invitation-only network of top-tier brokerages worldwide and the exclusive real estate partner of Forbes.
Globe and Mail
23-05-2025
- General
- Globe and Mail
Is the open-concept kitchen dying?
After decades of shared spaces dominating home design, architects and homeowners are embracing walls – and the privacy they afford Matthew Hague The Globe and Mail Architects Debra Wang and Will Elsworthy chose an enclosed kitchen design in their Toronto home, and gained more storage space as a result. Jenna Marie Wakani/The Globe and Mail to view this content.
