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Function Follows Form in Modern Architecture

There are times when the nerds at Kubix Calgary love sharing our passion with those around us. When we find incredible videos, and things that relate to our desire for incredible design and architecture, we want to share all of our findings with the world! Below, we've found a video explaining modern architecture and how function follows form. If you've ever seen a crazy looking building and wondered just how someone came up with something so creative, this short video should

Could 3D Printing Be the Future of Infrastructure?

A company from the Netherlands called MX3D has embarked on a project to create the first 3D printed bridge! Ambitious projects like these illustrate just how much we have been able to innovate; that it could no longer be as costly or time consuming to customize and design buildings and various structures. At Kubix Calgary we have been waiting and waiting for the opportunity to see it done at the scale of a home, and are excited at the possibility that this may be the step tak

4 Lessons Pixar Films Can Teach Us About Architecture

"To stimulate creativity, one must develop the childlike inclination for play and the childlike desire for recognition" - Albert Einstein When it comes to creativity, nothing comes close to the powers of the imagination. As home builders, architects, and designers, our craft comes from within. We never set limitations, and no stone is left unturned. Though it can be difficult to put our thoughts onto paper, when it happens, it is something truly magical (just look at some of

AWESOME: Architecture that Breathes

“The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science” — Albert Einstein Whether you’re a architecture nerd or just someone who appreciates things of beauty, we at Kubix have some amazing things that we find that we just love to share! There is so much wonder out there and all we have to do is look for it. All it takes is one ingenious mind to turn beauty into marvel. This week’s ingenious mind is Doris Sung, founder of D

A Story About Using Space Efficiently

A Story About Using Space Efficiently

With spaces getting smaller all over Calgary, builders need to look for new ways to use the lots that they have in the most efficient manner possible while maintaining the beauty of their homes and landscaping. The peeps here at Kubix believe inspiration is all over, you just need to know where to look! When it comes to building modern homes in Calgary (especially infills), the challenge comes when you have to work around your circumstances in already built and developed neig

Thinking Like an Architect

It’s no secret that at Kubix we love challenges. When building our homes there is a plethora of design decisions that we have to make in order to build an amazing home that is both aesthetic, functional, and falls within the realm of modern design. While building modern homes in Calgary we must take a number of factors into consideration such as the climate, neighborhood, natural elements (such as the landscape) and many other factors to make sure that everything fits perfect

Three Major Characteristics of Modern Architecture

Three Major Characteristics of Modern Architecture

Calgary modern homes are becoming more and more common as the years go by. Many Calgarians and homebuilders alike have taken to buying up homes in Calgary that are date in older neighbourhoods, but the land on which they sit on is ready for new designs. The folks here at Kubix LOVE modern architecture as you can see! The Kubix "Vibe" in Tuxedo Have you ever wondered what makes modern homes MODERN? Here’s a few things you’ll notice right away: 1. No Ornaments — Drop the decora

One Ingenious Designer… One Inconvenient Support Column

One Ingenious Designer… One Inconvenient Support Column

Working with some awesome design and architecture zealots over here at Kubix, we have opportunities to do some serious problem-solving when it comes to envisioning with new concepts for our homes. We don’t just want to get to the next curve, we want to get to the next paradigm. When it comes to dealing with new and creative solutions for the roadblocks we face, the geeks at Kubix toil night and day to find an efficient, and aesthetic solution to blow those roadblocks wide op

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