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Conversations With an Architect: Concrete vs Timber Upper Floors, Which is Better for Luxury Homes?
In this week’s “Conversations with an Architect”, we chose to discuss a subject that comes up often when designing homes for our clients: the choice between concrete and structural timber for upper floors. Because the choice affects construction timelines, comfort, and a home's character, I asked Mel Gawi to explain his preference and why comparing the two should go beyond price.
Architeria Architects
24 hours ago8 min read
Conversations With an Architect: AI in Architectural Practice
There’s no doubt that artificial intelligence is rapidly changing many industries, including architecture and interior design. Embracing this new approach with care is key.
While AI can help architects explore ideas, improve visualisation, and sometimes aid in communicating designs, it should be used as a support for the architectural process rather than replacing the creativity, professional judgment, and human relationships behind it. To rely on it blindly is detrimental
Architeria Architects
Sep 187 min read
Interior Trends in 2026
As an interior designer, I am not a big fan of following trends. I believe that interiors should be timeless and endure beyond what media and trends dictate. And since home décor and design are personal choices, trends don’t necessarily work for everyone. Minimalist or maximalist, traditionalist or modernist – there is no judgement. Instead, I will walk you through the interior styles I believe will be most popular in 2026.
Architeria Architects
Feb 23 min read
An Owner Builder Journey And Lessons
We have discussed the roles and responsibilities as an owner builde in earlier blogs. Not every project that we design at Architeria Architects gets built by a traditional builder. Depending on the project, budgets and time, some of our clients undertake projects as owner-builders, and we have established a great relationship with many of them, where we guide, manage or assist our owner builders. One of our clients chose this method for his extension and renovation project th
Architeria Architects
Jan 304 min read
Conversation With an Architect: The Legacy We Leave Behind
In this week’s “Conversations with an Architect”, we are discussing the topic of legacy and the signific
When we start this conversation, Mel Gawi shares a conversation he once had.
A good friend once shared a simple yet deeply moving story with me. An elderly man, taking his last breaths, is lying in a hospital bed. A nurse walks in, looks at him kindly, and asks, ‘Have you had fun, darling?’ That question lingers with me. At the end of our journey, we will all face a momen
Architeria Architects
Sep 8, 20254 min read
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